Ideal if you'd like to ...
- demonstrate that you have a basic knowledge of German,
- prove that you have successfully reached level A2,
- be issued with an official and internationally recognized certificate.
The Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is a German exam for adults. It requires elementary 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 demanding 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.
Enrolment
You can register online via our web shop for all exams listed there. Payment can be made via OMT-APP / in an OMT-Branch or at our customer office within the invoice period. Please ensure that you provide the correct information (customer name and customer number) when paying via OMT so that we can allocate your payments. Third parties may also pay your invoice at the institute. Your place is only reserved once payment has been received.
If you would like to register with us in person, please bring an ID document with you. Registration at the customer office by third parties, even with the appropriate power of attorney, is not permitted. Please note the opening hours. Registrations via the customer office close 2 weeks before the respective date.
Important note for Syrian citizens: You may submit the German language certificates required for the visa process to the German Embassy at a later date. Please use your personal appointment at the visa office in Beirut to register at the Goethe-Institute.
We do not work with brokers or institutions – the registration process is the same for all customers.
Exam dates
*) The cheaper price displayed applies if you have already participated in a German language course at the Goethe Institute in the past six months. The six months refer to the period between when the language course ended and the date of the German language exam. In this case, the price will change automatically during the booking procedure. If not, please contact the course office.
Practice materials
Accessible and interactive sample papers and practice exercises to help you prepare online are available here.
Further information
Requirements, exam contents and further information on the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 exam are available here: