Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus

German Cultural Centre Lahore

A well-known travel guide describes Germany as the place where “Medieval meets Modernity’’… obviously many people are intrigued enough to find out more as it is one of the Top 10 most visited countries in the world. It is situated right in the heart of Europe – is home to the biggest economy of the continent, has more inhabitance then elsewhere in Europe and is more diverse and multicultural than old stereotypes suggest.

If you hail from the Punjab, your first stop en route to Germany should be the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus in the heart of Lahore.

We offer German language classes for students, for people looking to live and work in Germany or for those who simply want to enjoy this language spoken by close to a 100 million people in the world. We also organise cultural events and theatre performances on a regular basis, trying to bring Germany and Pakistan a little closer to each other by a bilateral cultural dialogue.

The Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus, is a cooperation partner of the Goethe-Institut Pakistan and the German cultural centre in Lahore. Our main purpose is the promotion of a bilateral dialogue between Pakistan and Germany through an extensive German language programme as well as through cultural events which we organise on a regular basis in the fields of theatre, music, fine arts, film and literature. The Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus has been sharing its premises with the Alliance Française (French Centre) since 2005. If you are interested in receiving invites and info on our cultural events, kindly contact at programme@schimmel.com.pk

Language Department

German classes for beginner’s & advanced learners

We offer German classes for beginner and advanced learners on our state-of-the-art premises where our classrooms are equipped with smart boards, overhead and media projectors and modern audio equipment

Our language programme including our curriculum, teaching material and our teaching methodology, has been set up on the same lines as that of the Goethe-Institut and our teachers and examiners are regularly trained by the Goethe-Institut in workshops and training sessions in Germany.

We are the place in Lahore where the Goethe-Institut conducts its central examinations on a monthly basis. This exam is required for acquiring a family reunion visa and for higher studies in Germany.

For detailed information about our language course, examination and enrollment, email us at courses@schimmel.com.pk.

Student Counseling for Germany:
With very highly ranked universities, a diverse culture and numerous job opportunities, Germany is considered by many to be the ultimate destination for higher studies. For those who dream of studying in Germany, we can make it a reality.

Pakistan-German Society Lahore (PGSL) Board

Registered under the Foreign Cultural Society Associations (Regulation of Functioning) Act, 1975

The Pakistan-German Society Lahore (PGSL), was established to foster and develop an understanding and cooperation between Pakistan and Germany.

In order to achieve its objectives, the Pakistan German Society Lahore (PGSL) has set up a cultural and language institute, namely the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus. The PGSL’s main task is to facilitate the language and cultural programmes organised by the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut.

The PGSL boasts a board of members comprises, among others, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Pakistan, the Honorary Consul of Germany in Lahore and the Director of the Goethe-Institut Pakistan as well as many prominent and accomplished members of the civil society.

Meet Our Team

Naurin Ahmad- Zaki

Naurin Ahmad- Zaki

Director
Naurin Ahmad-Zaki who heads the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus (ASH), set up the Haus in 2003. As its director she is a permanent member of the Pak-German Society Lahore (PGSL). She also works and liaisons closely with our most valued partners, the Goethe-Institut Pakistan, the German Embassy, the German Consulate in Karachi, the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and ASH’s cohabitants, the Alliance Francaise de Lahore.
Shehnaz Adnan

Shehnaz Adnan

Deputy Director (Admin, Programme & HR)
Since 2011, Shehnaz Adnan has been working at the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus as an administrator and head of the cultural department. Additionally, she manages the institute's digital operations, including social media, website, and emails, and is responsible for handling press-related matters. She is the main point of contact for ensuring the smooth functioning of the institute and acts as our primary liaison officer with the Alliance Française de Lahore.
Tayyaba Anwaar

Tayyaba Anwaar

Head of Language Department & Language Instructor
Tayyaba Anwaar Ahmad has been teaching German since 2014 at the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus. With a deep passion for her work, she feels that culture and its nuances are reflected in the intricacies of a language. No wonder she is fluent in many languages including Urdu in which she completed her Masters, as well as Farsi and German. Currently she is busy completing her studies in the teachers’ training programme DLL of the Goethe- Institut. Her motto: A new life is a gift of a new language!
Noor-ul-Ain Rehan Ullah

Noor-ul-Ain Rehan Ullah

Head of Language Office
Noor ul Ain is responsible for organising our extensive language programme. She is the person who registers the students for our language classes as well as for our monthly examinations. She also works closely together with the director in our PASCH language programme.
Mian Khalid Munir

Mian Khalid Munir

Accounts Officer
He is responsible for managing all financial transactions and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments & returns.
Marium Mazhar

Marium Mazhar

Language Coordinator Exams
Marium Mazhar, our language coordinator for exams, is responsible for managing every aspect of the Goethe-Institut's exams from scratch i.e. attending exam related queries, giving appointment & registering exam participants, maintaining their database and record.  She is in direct contact with the Goethe-Institut related to exam correspondence. 
Warda Akram

Warda Akram

Information Officer
Ms. Warda Akram is our information officer who is the face of our institute. She provides information about upcoming courses, exams and cultural events.
Farjal ul Islam

Farjal ul Islam

Social Media Manager
As a social media manager, he develops and implements strategies to enhance online presence, create engaging content, and manage social media channels to build brand awareness and drive engagement with the target audience.
Fouz ul Azeem

Fouz ul Azeem

Administrative Assistant
He handles the registration process for courses and exams, maintains the student database, and manages the scheduling for language courses under the guidance of her line manager. . He also helps in answering course related queries and providing information on language-related matters.
Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Administrative Assistant
Managing students’ exam registrations process under the guidance of her line manager, responding to exam-related emails, maintaining database and ensuring smooth exam procedure
Kabeer Ahmad

Kabeer Ahmad

Supervisor
As a supervisor, he oversees the daily tasks of housekeeping staff, ensuring cleanliness and maintenance standards met across the institute, training and managing housekeepers, and monitoring cleaning supplies.
Muhammad Adeel Ahmad

Muhammad Adeel Ahmad

Electrician
He is responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of the institute's technical equipment, electrical systems, and devices. Additionally, he handles maintenance of plumbing, gas pipelines, and communication systems, and provides support during events by setting up equipment and assisting with various tasks.
Khadija Rafique

Khadija Rafique

Security Officer
She is responsible for conducting security checks on students and visitors, managing visitor records, and overseeing biometric verification of enrolled students.
House Staff

House Staff

Mudassar Asif, Rehman Ali & Ibrahim Nazeer
Without Mudassar Asif, Rehman Ali & Ibrahim Nazeer (from left to right), the smooth running of the institution would not possible. They work behind the scenes, but without them there would be chaos all around!

German Language Instructors

Ghulam Farid

Ghulam Farid

German Language Instructor
Farid Ahmad has been teaching German at the ASH since 2007. He spent many years in Germany where he studied business administration. Furthermore he has participated in a correspondence course in “German as a foreign language (DaF) in methodology & didactics”. A few years ago he successfully completed all basic units of the teachers’ training programme “DLL” (German language instructors’ training) of the Goethe- Institut.At the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus he mainly teaches the advanced level language courses B1 and B2. His motto as a teacher: Learning is fun!
Tayyaba Anwaar

Tayyaba Anwaar

German Language Instructor
Tayyaba Anwaar Ahmad has been teaching German since 2014 at the Annemarie-Schimmel-Haus. With a deep passion for her work, she feels that culture and its nuances are reflected in the intricacies of a language. No wonder she is fluent in many languages including Urdu in which she completed her Masters, as well as Farsi and German. Currently she is busy completing her studies in the teachers’ training programme DLL of the Goethe- Institut. Her motto: A new life is a gift of a new language!
Mudasar Nazeer

Mudasar Nazeer

German Language Instructor
Mudasar Nazeer has been teaching at the ASH for almost 4 years.  He mainly leads the A2 and B1 courses.  He has also taken part in many national and international workshops. He is also a member of PakDaF. His motto: Learning German without having fun?  No!  That's not possible for me.
Rida Amjad

Rida Amjad

German Language Instructor
Rida Amjad has been working at the ASH since 2017. As a native speaker who mainly conducts A1 courses, she attaches a lot of importance to interactive teaching and conveying the German culture to her students. Currently she is busy in participating in the “DLL - Deutsch Lehren Lernen” teachers’ training programme of the Goethe- Institut. Her motto is: German doesn't have to be difficult! It can be fun too!
Ammara Fayyaz

Ammara Fayyaz

German Language Instructor
Since her return from Germany three years ago, Ammara Fayyaz has been teaching German as a foreign language at the ASH where she mainly conducts the A1, A2 and A1-exam preparation courses. She has taken part in different national and international trainings and seminars. Her motto: Don't be afraid of your mistakes. Be afraid of never having tried!
Sarosh Isar

Sarosh Isar

German language instructor
Sarosh, the latest member of our Annemarie Schimmel Haus (ASH) team, is an enthusiastic teacher who has learned German as a foreign language from four different schools. She is currently teaching the A1 and A1 exam preparation courses at the ASH. During her stay in Germany, she passionately devoted her time to learning and simultaneously speaking the language like a true native. Her motto: Speak German like a local!
Gulnaz Ashraf

Gulnaz Ashraf

German Language Instructor
Gulnaz is proficient in German language who is doing specialisation in German language from Germany and has many years of experience, working & speaking with German natives. She is motivated, energetic & well familiar with German culture, and treats German language not only as profession but as hobby. Her motto: Practice with fun makes it easy.
Muhammad Luqman

Muhammad Luqman

German Language Instructor
Muhammad Luqman is the newest member in the family of German language instructors at the Annemarie-Schimmel Haus. He has learned German as a foreign language and mainly leads the A1 and A1 exams preparation courses. He has been teaching German since 2019. His Motto “Another language means another World”
Awais Khan

Awais Khan

German Language Instructor
Awais has been teaching German at ASH since 2019. He has the experience of having lived in Germany for his Bachelor studies and being acquainted with the german way of life. He has taken part in different teachers’ training programs and workshops and currently teaches A1 and A2 courses. His motto: Make German easy!
Nadir Zaki

Nadir Zaki

German Language Instructor
Naadir is a recently addition to our Aachelor's degree in Psychology from Istanbul, graduated in 2021. Obtained B2 level in German after passing the exam in 2018, following studies in Frankfurt, Germany, in 2017. Intends to pursue a master's degree in Germany next year. Recently started teaching German in 2023.
Dr. Humza Hayat

Dr. Humza Hayat

German Language Instructor
Dr. Humza has Deutsch Sprachniveau of C1-Generell and C1- Medizin. He also have MRCS from Royal College of Surgery (UK). Additional, he has done his Bachelors in English from Punjab University. Recently he has progressed further after successfully clearing DLL for Deutsch Lehrer. Teaching German is his hobby. Currently, he is teaching A1 and A2 . His motto is "Deutsch mit Spaß" because without having fun, honestly its quite boring to learn it.
Imran Zaki

Imran Zaki

German Language Instructor
Imran Zaki completed his Diplom-FH in Betriebswirtschaftslehre from Germany in 2001 and an MBA from the US in 2002. He has taught German at the ASH since 2023.

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