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A1 Rapid German - RG2_2021_A1_2402-1204
Course : Elementary Level A1
Course Start Date : 24.02.2021 End Date :12.04.2021
Mode of Class: Online Class
Course Timing: Monday to Thursday - 1230 to 1730hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks)-25%
C1 Weekend Batch C - WE_C/1_2021_C1_0602-2706
Course : Professional Level C1
Course Start Date : 06.02.2021 - End Date : 27.06.2021
Mode of class: Online
Course Timing: Saturday - 16:15 to 20:30hrs & Sunday - 08:15 to 12:30hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks-25%
A1 Weekend Batch A : WE_A/1_2021_A1_2201-1004
Course : Elementary Level A1
Course Start Date : 22.01.2021 End Date : 10.04.2021
Mode of Class: Online
Course Timing: Friday- 16:30 to 20:30hrs & Saturday - 08:00 to 12:15hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks)-25%
A1 Weekend Batch D : WE_D/1_2021_A1_2401-1306
Course: Elementary Level A1
Course Start Date: 24.01.2021 End Date: 13.06.2021
Mode of Class: Online
Course Timing: Sundays 13.00 to 18.00hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks) 25%
B2.1&B2.2 Weekend Batch C ( Online) - WE_C/21_2021_B2.1&B2.2_2301-0407
Course : Professional Level B2.1&B2.2
Course Start Date : 23.01.2021 End Date : 04.07.2021
Mode of Class: Online
Course Timing: Saturday - 15:45 to 20:00hrs & Sunday - 07:45 to 12:00hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks-25%
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* Due to COVID19 pandemic situation, classroom learning will be online and once the lockdown is lifted classes will be offered in Institut.
A1 Rapid German - RG2_2021_A1_2402-1204
Course : Elementary Level A1
Course Start Date : 24.02.2021 End Date :12.04.2021
Mode of Class: Online Class
Course Timing: Monday to Thursday - 1230 to 1730hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks)-25%
C1 Weekend Batch C - WE_C/1_2021_C1_0602-2706
Course : Professional Level C1
Course Start Date : 06.02.2021 - End Date : 27.06.2021
Mode of class: Online
Course Timing: Saturday - 16:15 to 20:30hrs & Sunday - 08:15 to 12:30hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks-25%
A1 Weekend Batch A : WE_A/1_2021_A1_2201-1004
Course : Elementary Level A1
Course Start Date : 22.01.2021 End Date : 10.04.2021
Mode of Class: Online
Course Timing: Friday- 16:30 to 20:30hrs & Saturday - 08:00 to 12:15hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks)-25%
A1 Weekend Batch D : WE_D/1_2021_A1_2401-1306
Course: Elementary Level A1
Course Start Date: 24.01.2021 End Date: 13.06.2021
Mode of Class: Online
Course Timing: Sundays 13.00 to 18.00hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks) 25%
B2.1&B2.2 Weekend Batch C ( Online) - WE_C/21_2021_B2.1&B2.2_2301-0407
Course : Professional Level B2.1&B2.2
Course Start Date : 23.01.2021 End Date : 04.07.2021
Mode of Class: Online
Course Timing: Saturday - 15:45 to 20:00hrs & Sunday - 07:45 to 12:00hrs
Online Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning ( Exercise and Tasks-25%
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* Due to COVID19 pandemic situation, classroom learning will be online and once the lockdown is lifted classes will be offered in Institut.
Fit1 Level (Teens Course)
Young Goethe (Online Course):YG1_WD_2021_FIT1_1101-1503
Course: Level Fit1
Course Start Date: 11.01.2021 End Date: 15.03.2021
Course Timing: Monday to Thursday - 17:00 - 19:15hrs
Mode of Class: Online Course
Face to Face Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning (Exercise and Tasks)-25%
Eligibility Criteria for Fit 1: Participants must be between VI to XII Grade.
Young Goethe (Online Course):YG1_WE_2021_FIT1_0901-1403
Course: Level Fit1
Course Start Date: 11.01.2021 End Date: 15.03.2021
Course Timing: Saturday: 16:30 - 20:00hrs;
Sunday: 08:00 -12:30 hrs
Mode of Class: Online Course
Face to Face Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning (Exercise and Tasks)-25%
Eligibility Criteria for Fit 1: Participants must be between VI to XII Grade
Fit2 Level (Teens course)
Young Goethe (Online Course):YG1_WD_2021_FIT2_1101-1503
Course: Level Fit2
Course Start Date: 11.01.2021 End Date: 15.03.2021
Course Timing: Monday to Thursday - 17:00 - 19:15hrs
Mode of Class: Online Course
Face to Face Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning (Exercise and Tasks)-25%
Eligibility Criteria for FIT2: Goethe Zertifikat -
FIT1 Examination Certificate/ Fit1 Course participation certificate
(for external candidate or internal candidate).
Young Goethe (Online Course):YG1_WE_2021_FIT2_0901-0404
Course: Level Fit2
Course Start Date: 09.01.2021 End Date: 04.04.2021
Course Timing: Saturday: 16:30 - 20:00hrs; Sunday: 08:00 -12:30hrs
Mode of Class: Online Course
Face to Face Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning (Exercise and Tasks)-25%
Eligibility Criteria for FIT2: Goethe Zertifikat -
FIT1 Examination Certificate/ Fit1 Course participation certificate
(for external candidate or internal candidate).
Young Goethe (Online Course):YG1_WD_2021_FIT1_1101-1503
Course: Level Fit1
Course Start Date: 11.01.2021 End Date: 15.03.2021
Course Timing: Monday to Thursday - 17:00 - 19:15hrs
Mode of Class: Online Course
Face to Face Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning (Exercise and Tasks)-25%
Eligibility Criteria for Fit 1: Participants must be between VI to XII Grade.
Young Goethe (Online Course):YG1_WE_2021_FIT1_0901-1403
Course: Level Fit1
Course Start Date: 11.01.2021 End Date: 15.03.2021
Course Timing: Saturday: 16:30 - 20:00hrs;
Sunday: 08:00 -12:30 hrs
Mode of Class: Online Course
Face to Face Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning (Exercise and Tasks)-25%
Eligibility Criteria for Fit 1: Participants must be between VI to XII Grade
Fit2 Level (Teens course)
Young Goethe (Online Course):YG1_WD_2021_FIT2_1101-1503
Course: Level Fit2
Course Start Date: 11.01.2021 End Date: 15.03.2021
Course Timing: Monday to Thursday - 17:00 - 19:15hrs
Mode of Class: Online Course
Face to Face Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning (Exercise and Tasks)-25%
Eligibility Criteria for FIT2: Goethe Zertifikat -
FIT1 Examination Certificate/ Fit1 Course participation certificate
(for external candidate or internal candidate).
Young Goethe (Online Course):YG1_WE_2021_FIT2_0901-0404
Course: Level Fit2
Course Start Date: 09.01.2021 End Date: 04.04.2021
Course Timing: Saturday: 16:30 - 20:00hrs; Sunday: 08:00 -12:30hrs
Mode of Class: Online Course
Face to Face Classes (Online Live Sessions)-75%
Online Self learning (Exercise and Tasks)-25%
Eligibility Criteria for FIT2: Goethe Zertifikat -
FIT1 Examination Certificate/ Fit1 Course participation certificate
(for external candidate or internal candidate).
On E-Application date
Candidates are requested to fill the E-Application and Submit
On the confirmation mail date
Candidates will get a confirmation Email from the Goethe Institut, Chennai.
On the Registration date
Candidates are requested to come and pay the fees with the required documents ON the day and time mentioned in the confirmation Email.
The following documents are required at the time of registration in general:
2 Passport size photos
Course fee in cash / DD
Candidates are requested to fill the E-Application and Submit
On the confirmation mail date
Candidates will get a confirmation Email from the Goethe Institut, Chennai.
On the Registration date
Candidates are requested to come and pay the fees with the required documents ON the day and time mentioned in the confirmation Email.
The following documents are required at the time of registration in general:
2 Passport size photos
Course fee in cash / DD
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
We offer courses
January 01 - New Year’s Day
January 14 - Pongal
January 15 -Pongal
January 26 -Republic Day
April 02 - Good Friday
April 14 - Tamil New Year
August 15 -Independence Day
August 30 - Janmashtami
September 10 - Ganesh Chaturthi
October 02 -Gandhi Jayanthi
November 03 -Deepavali eve
November 04 -Deepavali
December 25 - Christmas
Annual Closing : 11. October - 17. October 2021.
- From Januar to mid April
- From May to mid August
- From September to mid December
January 01 - New Year’s Day
January 14 - Pongal
January 15 -Pongal
January 26 -Republic Day
April 02 - Good Friday
April 14 - Tamil New Year
August 15 -Independence Day
August 30 - Janmashtami
September 10 - Ganesh Chaturthi
October 02 -Gandhi Jayanthi
November 03 -Deepavali eve
November 04 -Deepavali
December 25 - Christmas
Annual Closing : 11. October - 17. October 2021.
| Sprachkurs-Typ Preis pro Kurs | |
| Extensive courses | INR. 25,000 |
| Intensive courses | INR. 24,000 |
| Super Intensive courses | INR. 24,000 |
| Rapid German | INR. 25,000 |
| Books (Indian editions) | Prices |
| Netzwerk A1 | INR. 750 |
| Netzwerk A2 | INR. 770 |
| Netzwerk B1 | INR. 795 |
| Studio D B1 | INR. 785 |
| Aspekte B1+ | INR. 1090 |
| Aspekte B2 | INR. 1190 |
| Aspekte C1 | INR. 1295 |
Please note:
Course fees to be paid in Cash.
Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. It is not possible to register once the courses are fully booked.
The course fee is payable at the time of registration. Fees may be paid by Cash or by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan" payable at Chennai. Misspelt/overwritten/hand corrected demand drafts will not be accepted. No part payment is accepted.
Those who have prior knowledge of German or students with a gap of more than six months from their last exam and desiring to join the next higher level courses have to appear for a placement test prior to registration. Placement in course levels is based on the result of the placement test conducted by the Goethe-Institut Chennai /Max Mueller Bhavan. This placement test will be conducted on the External exam dates.
- Timing: between 16:00 to 17:00 hrs
- Email registrations for the test should be done two days before the test day.
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Fee for the placement test is INR. 1,000/-. Fee for special appointment for the placement test is INR. 2,000/-.
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- Timing: between 16:00 to 17:00 hrs
- Email registrations for the test should be done two days before the test day.
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Fee for the placement test is INR. 1,000/-. Fee for special appointment for the placement test is INR. 2,000/-.
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Course Fee
The contractually binding fee is the fee stated in the price list at the time of application. Unless stated otherwise the books must be purchased separately.
Cancellation and Refunds (Courses)
In case of cancellation prior to the commencement of the course, the course fee shall be refunded after deducting an administrative charge equivalent to 10% of the course fee. No refunds shall be made after the commencement of the course.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds shall be made on the 3rd Wednesday of every month but within two months after the commencement of the course. Thereafter no refunds shall be possible.
Should the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan cancel a course, the full course fee shall be reimbursed.
The contractually binding fee is the fee stated in the price list at the time of application. Unless stated otherwise the books must be purchased separately.
Cancellation and Refunds (Courses)
In case of cancellation prior to the commencement of the course, the course fee shall be refunded after deducting an administrative charge equivalent to 10% of the course fee. No refunds shall be made after the commencement of the course.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing and refunds shall be made on the 3rd Wednesday of every month but within two months after the commencement of the course. Thereafter no refunds shall be possible.
Should the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan cancel a course, the full course fee shall be reimbursed.
1. General Requirements
Regular courses are designed for adult learners. Participants must beat least 17 years of age and a proof of age should be furnished at the time of registration.
2. Levels and teaching units for the GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSES
offered:
A1 – Elementary level 1
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat A1 : Start Deutsch 1
A2 – Elementary level 2
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat A2 : Start Deutsch 2
B1 – Advanced level 1
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat B1
B2.1 – Advanced level 2.1
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: None
B2.2 – Advanced level 2
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination Goethe Zertifikat B2
C1 – Professional level 1
Approximately 280 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat C1
C2 – Professional level 2
Approximately 220 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat C2
3. Course Fees and Terms of Payment
3.1 The contractually binding course fee is the fee stated in the price list at the time of registration.
3.2 The course fee is payable at the time of registration. Fees may be paid by Cash or by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan" payable at Chennai. Misspelt/overwritten/hand corrected demand drafts will not be accepted. No part payment is accepted.
3.3 The cost of the book is not included in the course fee. Text books of the respective levels can be purchased on the first day of the course.
3.4 All courses and examination registrations happen only online and the particulars mentioned in the online application form including name of the candidate, date of birth, address, email ID, mobile number will be considered as final and all communication will be sent through the registered email ID or mobile number.
4. Registration procedure for Elementary level A1: Online Portal opens at: 16.00 hrs on the E- Application date:
4.1 Step 1: On the E-Application date candidates are requested to register for the course using the online portal only.(http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/che.html) – follow 2.4
Step 2: Selected candidates will be intimated through the registered e-mail ID on the confirmation mail date. If the candidate has given incorrect email ID / date of birth /entered more than one entry, the candidate cannot be intimated about his or her registration process.
Step 3: The following documents are mandatory for registration and have to be produced on the payment date:
• Copy of confirmation e-mail
• 2 passport size photos
• A copy of Licence or Passport or Voter’s ID
• Course fee in Cash or Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan" payable at Chennai.
4.2 Receipt /Student ID will be given to all the participants on the first day of the course.
5. Registration procedure for Elementary LEVEL A2 and higher levels: Online Portal opens at: 16:00 hrs on the E-Application Date
Step 1: On E-Application date candidates are requested to register for the course using the online portal http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/che.html only.
Step 2: Selected candidates will be intimated through the registered e-mail ID on the confirmation mail date. If the candidate has given incorrect email id / date of birth / entered more than one entry, the candidate cannot be intimated about his or her registration process.
Step 3: The following documents are mandatory for registration and have to be produced on payment date
• Copy of confirmation e-mail
• 2 Passport size photos (not older than 6 months)
• Previous level course participant number & certificate of the last attended class
• Course fee in Cash or DD
5.2 Certificate of previous level of examination is mandatory for registration above A1 level (which should not be dated earlier than six months on the date of registration)
6. Course level assignment /Class size
6.1 Those who have prior knowledge of German or students with a gap of more than six months from their last exam and desiring to join the next higher level courses have to appear for a placement test prior to registration. Placement in course levels is based on the result of the placement test conducted by the Goethe-Institut Chennai/Max Mueller Bhavan. This placement test will be conducted between 16:00 to 17:00 hrs on the external exam dates. Email registrations for the test should be done two days before the test day. The Fee for the placement test is Rs. 1,000/-. Fee for special appointment for the placement test is Rs. 2,000/-.
6.2 Generally our courses have minimum 22 and at most 25 participants for the levels A1 to B1 and minimum 15 and at most 25 participants for the levels B2 to C2. In case of insufficient enrollment on the starting date, the institute reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course. In this case, candidates will be offered the opportunity to move to another batch or to receive a full refund of the course fee.
6.3 Enrolment certificates can be issued only after five class days for a fee of Rs. 500/-.
6.4 Participation certificates will be issued to candidates who have an attendance of more than 70% for the enrolled course.
6.5 Internal students who do not take up the examination on the prescribed date after the course completion, will be considered as ‘‘External Candidates’’ for exam registration on any other date.
7. Cancellations, refunds and change of batch
7.1 In case of cancellations five working days prior to the start of the course, the course fee shall be refunded after deducting an administrative fee of Rs. 3,000/- per level.
7.2 In case of cancellation made in the last five working days before the course starts, only 50% of the total course fee shall be refunded.
7.3 Cancellations must be submitted in writing with the original receipt to the Language Department using the contact address indicated in the receipt. The refund process will take atleast seven working days.
7.4 After the commencement of the course there is no possibility for a refund or adjustment of fee, irrespective of whether the participant has attended any class or not.
7.5 Should the Goethe-Institut Chennai/Max Mueller Bhavan cancel a course, the full course fee shall be reimbursed.
7.6 Change of batch is not possible once the registration is completed.
8. Examination fee in INR for year 2020 and registration procedures.
Course participants are defined as
* These examinations are available only to students studying in courses for teens.
** Course participants are defined as students currently attending language courses at Goethe Institut, Chennai
8.1 The examination fee has to be paid separately on the exam registration dates as per the schedule.
8.2 Internal candidates have to bring their Receipt /Student ID, two photographs and the prescribed exam fee on the scheduled dates, failing which the candidates have to appear as external candidates. Internal students who do not take up the examination on the prescribed date after the course completion, will be considered as ‘‘External Candidates’’ for exam registration on any other date.
8.3 Participants writing the ‘’Goethe Zertifikat B1, Goethe Zertifikat B2 and Goethe Zertifikat C2’’ examinations for the first time will have to write the examination for all the four modules. In the subsequent attempts one can write the examination only for the module which one has not been able to clear in the first attempt.
8.4 No refund / transfers or adjustment of the examination fee is possible.
8.5 Guidelines for External candidates
The Online Portal opens at 16:00 hrs on the E- Application Date
Step 1: On the E-Application date, candidates are requested to register for the examination using the online portal http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/che.html only.
Step 2: Selected candidates will be intimated through the registered e-mail ID on the confirmation mail date. If the candidate has given incorrect email id / date of birth / Id proof number/more than one entry, the candidate cannot be intimated about his or her registration process.
Step 3: The following documents are mandatory for registration and have to be produced on payment date.
• Copy of the confirmation e-mail
• 2 passport size photos (not older than 6 months)
• A copy of Licence or Passport or Voter`s ID (as mentioned in the E-Registration form) (The photo in the ID should prove the identity beyond doubt.)
• Examination fee in Cash or DD
Candidates who have received a confirmation mail can send their documents through courier on or before the mentioned date. The institute reserves all rights to reject the application for missing documents /incorrect documents/ documents received after the prescribed courier date.
8.6 Special arrangements can be made in the case of participants with special needs provided appropriate proof of the need is documented at the time of exam registration.
8.7 Certificates - Internal Candidates: Participation certificate and examination certificates will be sent only through courier within fifteen working days after the announcement of the examination results. Candidates who are not registering for the examination have to however submit the envelope to get the course participation certificate. The Institute is not responsible for the participation certificate after two months from the last date of the course. If the candidate fails to fill the envelope, the Institute will not be responsible for the certificate.
The following documents are mandatory for registration and have to be produced on payment date.
2 passport size photos (not older than 6 months)
Course participant number (registration is not possible without the ID number)
Examination fee in cash
External Candidates: Examination certificates will be sent only through courier. Examination certificates will be dispatched within fifteen working days after the announcement of the examination results. If the candidate fails to fill the envelope, the Institute will not be responsible for the certificate.
8.8 The certificates will be issued according to the details in the hall ticket. There is no possibility for any change once the certificate is issued.
8.9 Viewing of Exam Papers: The results of the exam may be viewed by the candidate within two weeks of receiving their exam results. All requests are to be submitted in writing to the exam department or by sending an E-Mail, with name of the candidate, name of the examination, examination date and the candidate's examination ID number, along with a fee of 1000/-. Merely pointing out that a certain number of points was not achieved does not qualify as a sufficient reason for an appeal. The Goethe-Institut Chennai / Max Mueller Bhavan may reject requests that are based on unsatisfactory reasons. Appointments will be given to the candidates on a Friday between 15:00 to 16:00 hrs. Candidates are requested to come to the institute one hour before the appointment to complete the formalities.
9. Liability of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan
9.1 The liability of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan and its staff shall be limited to intent and gross negligence. The Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan will have no liability for cancellation of its services due to force majeure (e.g. unrest, act of war or terrorism, natural calamities, epidemics, pandemics and all other circumstances beyond the control of the contractual parties).
Should such cases of extraordinary circumstances or events occur or should there be a change in the existing circumstances or events, caused by factors that are beyond the sphere of influence of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, the Institute shall reserve the right to make changes in the ongoing course structure (e.g. in terms of time, methodology or format). Should the circumstances not allow the above-mentioned changes, in that case the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan shall cancel the course without any alternative offer and financial compensation.
10. Grievances regarding courses and examinations can be addressed to the Language department through Email to CHE-Deutsch@goethe.de.
The terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version, please check the website.
Regular courses are designed for adult learners. Participants must beat least 17 years of age and a proof of age should be furnished at the time of registration.
2. Levels and teaching units for the GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSES
offered:
A1 – Elementary level 1
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat A1 : Start Deutsch 1
A2 – Elementary level 2
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat A2 : Start Deutsch 2
B1 – Advanced level 1
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat B1
B2.1 – Advanced level 2.1
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: None
B2.2 – Advanced level 2
Approximately 160 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination Goethe Zertifikat B2
C1 – Professional level 1
Approximately 280 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat C1
C2 – Professional level 2
Approximately 220 teaching units of each 45 minutes
Examination: Goethe Zertifikat C2
3. Course Fees and Terms of Payment
3.1 The contractually binding course fee is the fee stated in the price list at the time of registration.
3.2 The course fee is payable at the time of registration. Fees may be paid by Cash or by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan" payable at Chennai. Misspelt/overwritten/hand corrected demand drafts will not be accepted. No part payment is accepted.
3.3 The cost of the book is not included in the course fee. Text books of the respective levels can be purchased on the first day of the course.
3.4 All courses and examination registrations happen only online and the particulars mentioned in the online application form including name of the candidate, date of birth, address, email ID, mobile number will be considered as final and all communication will be sent through the registered email ID or mobile number.
4. Registration procedure for Elementary level A1: Online Portal opens at: 16.00 hrs on the E- Application date:
4.1 Step 1: On the E-Application date candidates are requested to register for the course using the online portal only.(http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/che.html) – follow 2.4
Step 2: Selected candidates will be intimated through the registered e-mail ID on the confirmation mail date. If the candidate has given incorrect email ID / date of birth /entered more than one entry, the candidate cannot be intimated about his or her registration process.
Step 3: The following documents are mandatory for registration and have to be produced on the payment date:
• Copy of confirmation e-mail
• 2 passport size photos
• A copy of Licence or Passport or Voter’s ID
• Course fee in Cash or Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan" payable at Chennai.
4.2 Receipt /Student ID will be given to all the participants on the first day of the course.
5. Registration procedure for Elementary LEVEL A2 and higher levels: Online Portal opens at: 16:00 hrs on the E-Application Date
| Couse level | Eligibility criteria |
| A2 | Certificate of passing or proof of having appeared for the Goethe Zertifikat A1 : Start Deutsch 1 |
| B1 | Certificate of passing the Goethe Zertifikat A2 : Start Deutsch 2 |
| B2.1 | Certificate of passing the Goethe Zertifikat B1 all four modules |
| B2.2 | Certificate of passing the Goethe Zertifikat B1 all four modules and B2.1 participation certificate. |
| C1 | Certificate of passing the Goethe Zertifikat B2 |
Step 1: On E-Application date candidates are requested to register for the course using the online portal http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/che.html only.
Step 2: Selected candidates will be intimated through the registered e-mail ID on the confirmation mail date. If the candidate has given incorrect email id / date of birth / entered more than one entry, the candidate cannot be intimated about his or her registration process.
Step 3: The following documents are mandatory for registration and have to be produced on payment date
• Copy of confirmation e-mail
• 2 Passport size photos (not older than 6 months)
• Previous level course participant number & certificate of the last attended class
• Course fee in Cash or DD
5.2 Certificate of previous level of examination is mandatory for registration above A1 level (which should not be dated earlier than six months on the date of registration)
6. Course level assignment /Class size
6.1 Those who have prior knowledge of German or students with a gap of more than six months from their last exam and desiring to join the next higher level courses have to appear for a placement test prior to registration. Placement in course levels is based on the result of the placement test conducted by the Goethe-Institut Chennai/Max Mueller Bhavan. This placement test will be conducted between 16:00 to 17:00 hrs on the external exam dates. Email registrations for the test should be done two days before the test day. The Fee for the placement test is Rs. 1,000/-. Fee for special appointment for the placement test is Rs. 2,000/-.
6.2 Generally our courses have minimum 22 and at most 25 participants for the levels A1 to B1 and minimum 15 and at most 25 participants for the levels B2 to C2. In case of insufficient enrollment on the starting date, the institute reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course. In this case, candidates will be offered the opportunity to move to another batch or to receive a full refund of the course fee.
6.3 Enrolment certificates can be issued only after five class days for a fee of Rs. 500/-.
6.4 Participation certificates will be issued to candidates who have an attendance of more than 70% for the enrolled course.
6.5 Internal students who do not take up the examination on the prescribed date after the course completion, will be considered as ‘‘External Candidates’’ for exam registration on any other date.
7. Cancellations, refunds and change of batch
7.1 In case of cancellations five working days prior to the start of the course, the course fee shall be refunded after deducting an administrative fee of Rs. 3,000/- per level.
7.2 In case of cancellation made in the last five working days before the course starts, only 50% of the total course fee shall be refunded.
7.3 Cancellations must be submitted in writing with the original receipt to the Language Department using the contact address indicated in the receipt. The refund process will take atleast seven working days.
7.4 After the commencement of the course there is no possibility for a refund or adjustment of fee, irrespective of whether the participant has attended any class or not.
7.5 Should the Goethe-Institut Chennai/Max Mueller Bhavan cancel a course, the full course fee shall be reimbursed.
7.6 Change of batch is not possible once the registration is completed.
8. Examination fee in INR for year 2020 and registration procedures.
| Examination | External participants Course participants ** |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A1 * (Fit in Deutsch 1 / Fit 1) |
INR 1,300 INR 1,300** |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A2 * (Fit in Deutsch 2 / Fit 2) |
INR 1,300 INR 1,300** |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Start Deutsch 1 / SD1) |
INR 4,800** INR 7,000 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A2 (Start Deutsch 2 / SD2) |
INR 4,800** INR 7,000 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat B1 | INR 11,500 (for 4 Modules) INR 7,000 (for 4 Modules)** INR 3,800 per Module INR 2,800 per Module** |
| Goethe-Zertifikat B2 | INR 11,500 (for 4 Modules) INR 7,000 (for 4 Modules)** INR 3,800 per Module INR 2,800 per Module** |
| Goethe-Zertifikat C1 | INR 11,500 INR 7,000** |
| Goethe-Zertifikat C2 | INR 12,500 (for 4 Modules) INR 4,800 per Module INR 11,000 (for 4 Modules)** INR 3,800 per Module |
Course participants are defined as
* These examinations are available only to students studying in courses for teens.
** Course participants are defined as students currently attending language courses at Goethe Institut, Chennai
8.1 The examination fee has to be paid separately on the exam registration dates as per the schedule.
8.2 Internal candidates have to bring their Receipt /Student ID, two photographs and the prescribed exam fee on the scheduled dates, failing which the candidates have to appear as external candidates. Internal students who do not take up the examination on the prescribed date after the course completion, will be considered as ‘‘External Candidates’’ for exam registration on any other date.
8.3 Participants writing the ‘’Goethe Zertifikat B1, Goethe Zertifikat B2 and Goethe Zertifikat C2’’ examinations for the first time will have to write the examination for all the four modules. In the subsequent attempts one can write the examination only for the module which one has not been able to clear in the first attempt.
8.4 No refund / transfers or adjustment of the examination fee is possible.
8.5 Guidelines for External candidates
The Online Portal opens at 16:00 hrs on the E- Application Date
Step 1: On the E-Application date, candidates are requested to register for the examination using the online portal http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/che.html only.
Step 2: Selected candidates will be intimated through the registered e-mail ID on the confirmation mail date. If the candidate has given incorrect email id / date of birth / Id proof number/more than one entry, the candidate cannot be intimated about his or her registration process.
Step 3: The following documents are mandatory for registration and have to be produced on payment date.
• Copy of the confirmation e-mail
• 2 passport size photos (not older than 6 months)
• A copy of Licence or Passport or Voter`s ID (as mentioned in the E-Registration form) (The photo in the ID should prove the identity beyond doubt.)
• Examination fee in Cash or DD
Candidates who have received a confirmation mail can send their documents through courier on or before the mentioned date. The institute reserves all rights to reject the application for missing documents /incorrect documents/ documents received after the prescribed courier date.
8.6 Special arrangements can be made in the case of participants with special needs provided appropriate proof of the need is documented at the time of exam registration.
8.7 Certificates - Internal Candidates: Participation certificate and examination certificates will be sent only through courier within fifteen working days after the announcement of the examination results. Candidates who are not registering for the examination have to however submit the envelope to get the course participation certificate. The Institute is not responsible for the participation certificate after two months from the last date of the course. If the candidate fails to fill the envelope, the Institute will not be responsible for the certificate.
The following documents are mandatory for registration and have to be produced on payment date.
2 passport size photos (not older than 6 months)
Course participant number (registration is not possible without the ID number)
Examination fee in cash
External Candidates: Examination certificates will be sent only through courier. Examination certificates will be dispatched within fifteen working days after the announcement of the examination results. If the candidate fails to fill the envelope, the Institute will not be responsible for the certificate.
8.8 The certificates will be issued according to the details in the hall ticket. There is no possibility for any change once the certificate is issued.
8.9 Viewing of Exam Papers: The results of the exam may be viewed by the candidate within two weeks of receiving their exam results. All requests are to be submitted in writing to the exam department or by sending an E-Mail, with name of the candidate, name of the examination, examination date and the candidate's examination ID number, along with a fee of 1000/-. Merely pointing out that a certain number of points was not achieved does not qualify as a sufficient reason for an appeal. The Goethe-Institut Chennai / Max Mueller Bhavan may reject requests that are based on unsatisfactory reasons. Appointments will be given to the candidates on a Friday between 15:00 to 16:00 hrs. Candidates are requested to come to the institute one hour before the appointment to complete the formalities.
9. Liability of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan
9.1 The liability of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan and its staff shall be limited to intent and gross negligence. The Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan will have no liability for cancellation of its services due to force majeure (e.g. unrest, act of war or terrorism, natural calamities, epidemics, pandemics and all other circumstances beyond the control of the contractual parties).
Should such cases of extraordinary circumstances or events occur or should there be a change in the existing circumstances or events, caused by factors that are beyond the sphere of influence of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, the Institute shall reserve the right to make changes in the ongoing course structure (e.g. in terms of time, methodology or format). Should the circumstances not allow the above-mentioned changes, in that case the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan shall cancel the course without any alternative offer and financial compensation.
10. Grievances regarding courses and examinations can be addressed to the Language department through Email to CHE-Deutsch@goethe.de.
The terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version, please check the website.
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