A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A1. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free A1 exam training.
You need internationally recognised proof of your German language skills? Take a German exam at the Goethe-Institut at levels A1 to C2 and receive your certificate.
We recommend these exams from the age of 16 and the C2 exam from the age of 18. Further information can be found under the individual exams.
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A1. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free A1 exam training.
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A2. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free A2 exam training.
The exam confirms advanced language skills at level B1. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free B1 exam training.
The exam confirms advanced language skills at level B2. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free B2 exam training.
The exam confirms advanced language skills at level C1. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free C1 exam training.
The exam confirms very advanced language skills at level C2. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free C2 exam training.
The adaptive German test confirms language skills on a scale from A1 to C2 for listening and reading skills in the workplace. Book your test appointment here and prepare for the test with the free demo version.
The TestDaF is a language test at an advanced level. It covers levels B2 to C1 (CEFR). Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free practice material.
Depending on the level, we recommend an age of 10 to 16 years for these exams. Further information can be found under the individual exams.
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A1. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free A1 exam training.
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A2. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free A2 exam training.
The exam confirms advanced language skills at level B1. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free B1 exam training.
The exam confirms advanced language skills at level B2. Book your exam date here and prepare for the exam with the free B2 exam training.
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The exam Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom is generally recognised as proof of language proficiency for studying at a college or university in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It does not require proof of a TestDaF exam or another university-related exam (DSH).
Many colleges and universities also accept the Goethe-Zertifikat C1 or the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 as proof of language proficiency.
Please contact the university at which you wish to study to find out which Goethe-Zertifikat is accepted for your course.
If you took your exam at one of our exam cooperation centers, please contact your examination center directly.
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