Ready, steady, go! The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1.

The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 requires very basic language skills. The examination 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 what you hear in everyday situations, such as simple questions, instructions and messages, as well as messages on an answerphone, public announcements and brief conversations,
• obtain relevant information from short written messages, public notices and classified advertisements,
• state and understand figures, quantities, times and prices,
• fill in personal details and basic information on forms,
• write brief personal messages,
• introduce yourself in a conversation and answer simple personal questions,
• formulate and respond to common everyday queries and requests.

Further information and exercises for the
Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1

Exam guidelines (PDF, 633 KB)
Terms and conditions for exam administration (PDF, 584 KB)
Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
   special needs (PDF, 694 KB)
Information for examination candidates with special needs (PDF, 61 KB)

Registration: 

Language Exam Registration (PDF, 145 KB)

Please fill out registration form and return to:
Goethe-Institut Boston
Language Department
170 Beacon St.
Boston, MA 02116

Examination Fee:

• $75, due at time of registration
  
• Payment can be made with check (made out to "Goethe-Institut Boston") or with credit card (Visa, Mastercard). Credit card information can be called-in directly at 617.262.6050 x.20.

Exam Preparation:

• Familiarize yourself with the structure of the exam
• Utilize online practice exam materials and learn where you can order additional sample exams
• Periodically the Goethe-Institut Boston offers exam preparation workshops. Check the calendar below for further information!