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, 314 KB)
Terms and conditions for exam administration (PDF, 303 KB)
Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
   special needs (PDF, 228 KB)
Information for examination candidates with special needs (PDF, 61 KB)

Exam dates:
30 November 2012, 10am
1 December 2012, 10am
5 April 2013, 10am
6 April 2013, 9am
5 July 2013, 10am
6 July 2013, 10am
20 September 2013, 10am
21 September 2013, 10am
29 November 2013, 10am
30 November 2013, 10am

Registration:
You can sign up at the language course office or by sending us an email. Please provide a copy of your ID or passport and send us proof of payment. Registration closes 3 days before the exam.

Examination fee:
R800
R600 for students of the Goethe-Zentrum

Banking details:
German Language Centre
ABSA Claremont
Savings Account: 90 70 23 90 92
Branch Code: 632 005
Swift Code (for international transfers): ABSAZAJJ