A1 Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free A1 exam training.
Do you need internationally recognized 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 for ages 16 and up, and the C2 exam for 18 and up. Please review the individual exams for further information.
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free A1 exam training.
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free A2 exam training.
The exam confirms intermediate language skills at level B1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free B1 exam training.
The exam confirms intermediate language skills at level B2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free B2 exam training.
The exam confirms advanced language skills at level C1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free C1 exam training.
The exam confirms highly advanced language skills at level C2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free C2 exam training.
The adaptive German test confirms listening and reading language skills for work-related purposes on a scale from A1 to C2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the test with the free demo version.
The TestDaF is a language exam at an advanced level. It covers levels B2 to C1 (GeR). Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free practice materials.
Depending on the level, the recommended age for these exams ranges from 10 to 16. Please review the individual exams for further information.
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free A1 exam training.
The exam confirms basic language skills at level A2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free A2 exam training.
The exam confirms intermediate language skills at level B1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free B1 exam training.
The exam confirms intermediate language skills at level B2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free B2 exam training.
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The Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom is generally recognized as proof of language skills for a study program at a college or university in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It exempts you from having to provide proof of a TestDaF exam or another university-related exam (DSH).
Many colleges or universities also accept the Goethe-Zertifikat C1 or the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 as proof of language skills.
Please contact the college (university) of your choice to learn which Goethe certificate is accepted for your field of study.
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