Study in Germany. Tuition-Free.
Germany offers world-class university education to international students, but the key is language. Achieve your Goethe-Institut certificate with us and unlock the next door.
Learn More ->Herzlich Willkommen - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Your Gateway to Germany Starts at the Edge of the World.
Wickman's Language School - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Goethe-Institut Certified Exam Preparation - A1 to C1
Opening Borders, One Word at a Time.
We believe language is the most powerful passport. From the spray of the Zambezi to the lecture halls of Berlin, we prepare you for the journey of your lifetime.
Who We Serve
Built for the exact journey ahead.
Speak the Language of Your Guests.
Victoria Falls welcomes German-speaking visitors every year. Elevate your guest experience, expand your portfolio, and open global hospitality opportunities.
Learn More ->0A1-C1 Goethe levels
0Weeks intensive prep
0Official syllabus aligned
June 10Annual enrollment opens
How It Works
From enrollment to certificate.
Enroll
Enrollment opens June 10th every year. Fill in our online form and secure your place.
Study
Courses begin 12 weeks before your chosen Goethe exam date, shaped around the Harare exam calendar.
Certify & Go
Sit your official exam. Pass. Apply to German universities or advance your career. Auf geht's.
Exam Dates
Course dates built around the official exam calendar.
Exam dates are set by the Zimbabwe German Society / Goethe-Zentrum Harare. We structure our 12-week courses around these official dates.
September 12, 2026
Your WLS course begins June 19, 2026.
September 19, 2026
Your WLS course begins June 26, 2026.
October 10, 2026
Your WLS course begins July 17, 2026.
October 24, 2026
Your WLS course begins July 31, 2026.
November 14, 2026
Your WLS course begins August 21, 2026.
Student Voices
Real ambition, real place, real outcomes.
"I never imagined I'd pass my B2 exam on the first try. Wickman's gave me a whole new direction."
Tatenda Moyo
Tourism Professional, Victoria Falls"The 12-week course was intense but brilliant. I'm now studying Engineering in Germany - tuition-free."
Chido Ndlovu
University Student, now studying in Munich"My German guests were always my favorite - now I can actually connect with them in their own language."
Farai Mlambo
Safari Guide, Zambezi National ParkFrom the Classroom to the World
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Read More ->Your Journey to Germany Begins June 10th.
Enrollment is now open. Courses run for 12 weeks before each official Goethe exam date. Seats are limited.
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