Get going. With Fit in Deutsch 1 – the examination for young people.

Passing the Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 examination proves that you can make yourself understood in simple German. The examination requires a basic knowledge of German. It corresponds to level one (A1) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

After passing the examination, you will be able to do the following, for example:

• understand simple questions, notices and phone messages as well as information on the radio about an everyday situation and in brief conversations,
• gather the main information from short written messages, advertisements, descriptions, letters and simple newspaper articles,
• write brief personal messages,
• introduce yourself in a conversation and answer questions about yourself,
• ask and reply to simple questions in a conversation on topics affecting you,
• make common requests and formulate questions in everyday situations, and reply or respond to these.

Recognition

Certificates issued by the Goethe-Institut are recognized throughout the world. In our experience, young learners are so motivated by the exams that their desire to carry on learning is increased.

Locations, prices, dates and enrollment

You can find the Goethe-Institut or examination partner closest to you here, along with information on locations, prices, dates and enrollment.
Testing locations

You can find answers to particular questions about the examination you are interested in taking under FAQs.

Development

The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 was developed by the Goethe-Institut.