200 German language teachers are set to graduate from the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), bringing home-grown German language education to communities across Ghana. Trained through a dedicated B.A. programme focused on teaching skills, these graduates will be ready to serve within the next year and a half. This is a major step towards making German language learning widely accessible to young professionals.
And it does not stop there. By the end of this year, students will begin seeking internship placements, with TVET institutions offering German language education serving as ideal hosts, a win-win for both students and the sector.
This growing language ecosystem is part of a broader effort to open doors for Ghanaian youth, expanding their pathways to opportunities in Germany and beyond.
These priorities were the focus of discussions when Ambassador Frederik Landshöft and the Deputy Ambassador, Sivine Jansen paid a courtesy call on Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. Discussions covered a range of shared commitments, including skills development, TVET education, capacity building, and knowledge exchange programmes aimed at improving employability and workforce readiness for Ghana’s youth.
There is a strong and growing interest among Ghanaians in Germany. Currently, about 3,000 Ghanaians are studying there and with the expansion of German language education in Ghana, we are stepping up efforts to facilitate skilled labour migration even further.
