The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 is a German exam for children and young people aged 10 to 16. The exam confirms simple language skills at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

  • Your start to learning German
  • Proof of your learning success at level A1
  • Official and internationally recognised certificate

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The exam sections

The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 consists of the sections listening, reading, writing and speaking (oral group examination). The exam is conducted and graded uniformly worldwide.

  • Listening

    Duration: 20 minutes

    You listen to short everyday conversations, private telephone messages, information from the radio or similar and work on various tasks.

  • Reading

    Duration: 20 minutes

    You read for example short notes, classified ads, personal descriptions, simple letters from readers or short newspaper texts and work on tasks related to them.

  • Writing

    Duration: 20 minutes

    You write a reply to an e-mail, a letter, an ad or similar.

  • Speaking

    Duration: 15 minutes

    You introduce yourself, ask questions about everyday topics and answer simple questions. You also make requests and respond to your conversation partner in familiar situations.

Further Information

By passing the exam, you demonstrate that you ...
  • can ask and answer simple questions, ask for something and respond to a request;
  • can write simple phrases and sentences about yourself and others;
  • understand conversations and texts about familiar things. 

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Requirements

The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 is a German exam for children and young people aged 10 to 16.
The Goethe-Institut exams are generally open to anyone and can be taken regardless of age or nationality.

  • The recommended age for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 is 10 years and older.

  • The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 requires language skills at the first competence level (A1) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

  • To reach this level, you will need 80 to 200 lessons of 45 minutes each, depending on your previous knowledge and learning requirements.

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