Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch

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Ideal if you'd like to ...

  • take a German exam designed for young people between the ages of 12 and 16
  • demonstrate that you have a basic knowledge of German
  • prove that you have successfully reached level A2
  • receive an official and internationally recognized certificate

The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch is a German exam for young people between the ages of 12 and 16. It certifies that candidates have acquired basic language skills and corresponds to the second level (A2) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Passing the exam demonstrates that you can ...

  • understand and use sentences and common expressions in everyday situations,
  • make yourself understood in simple, routine situations requiring an exchange of information on familiar and common topics,
  • describe your background and education, immediate surroundings and other matters associated with your immediate needs, in a simple way.

Registration for groups

The exams will take place between February and May 2024 - either at the Goethe-Institut or at your school.

If you would like to register a group of students, please see the registration details below.

GROUP REGISTRATION
Ask each student and a guardian to complete the Fit 2024 registration form. Then send these forms together in one email to german-dublin@goethe.de. 

The registration deadline for all students is Friday 15 December 2023.

Venue: The exams can take place either at your school (minimum number of registered students must be 25-30) or at the Goethe-Institut, Merrion Square, Dublin.

Dates at the Goethe-Institut:
23 and 24 February 2024,
08 and 09 March 2024,
22 and 23 March 2024,
12 and 13 April 2024,
02 and 03 May 2024

Price: 80 € per student and exam

Note: After the exam registration deadline, we will issue an invoice in January 2024 to all schools that have reigstered for payment.
 

 

Preparation

Practice Material

Accessible and interactive sample papers and practice exercises to help you prepare online are available here.

Further information

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