Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1
The Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 is a German exam for adults. It certifies that candidates have acquired very basic language skills and corresponds to the first level (A1) 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 ...
- communicate in a simple manner if the person you are speaking to talks slowly and clearly,
- understand and use familiar, everyday and common expressions and simple sentences (e.g. information about yourself and your family or about shopping, work and your immediate surroundings),
- introduce yourself and others, as well as ask others about themselves, e.g. where they live, who they know and what they own.
Rebooking & cancellation of examination dates
Booked examination dates cannot be rebooked or cancelled. Examination fees are non-refundable.Presentation of the Original Passport or Original National ID Card on the Examination Day
Please make sure to bring your original passport or national ID card (for Thai nationals only) with you on the day of the examination. We require this document to verify your identity during registration before your examination.If your passport is currently with the German Embassy in Bangkok for visa processing, please contact the embassy in accordance with the information you received from the German Embassy in Bangkok when submitting your visa application.
You will be able to receive your original passport temporarily for presentation at the examination.
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.