Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch

Ideal if you'd like to ...

  • take a German exam designed for young people between the ages of 12 and 16
  • demonstrate that you have a basic knowledge of German
  • prove that you have successfully reached level A2
  • receive an official and internationally recognized certificate

The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch is a German exam for young people between the ages of 12 and 16. It certifies that candidates have acquired basic 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 requiring 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.

Registration for groups

The exams will take place either at the Goethe-Institut or at your school. The following dates are available. Fri/Sat
14.02. / 15.02.25
28.02. / 01.03.25
21.03. / 22.03.25
04.04. / 05.04.25
09.05. / 10.05.25



If you would like to register a group of students, please see the registration details below.

GROUP REGISTRATION
Ask each student and a guardian to complete the Fit 2025 registration form. Then send these forms together in one email to german-dublin@goethe.de. 

The registration deadline for all students is Saturday14 December 2024.

Venue: The exams can take place either at your school (minimum number of registered students must be 25-30) or at the Goethe-Institut, Merrion Square, Dublin.

Price: 90 € per student and exam Note: After the exam registration deadline, we will issue an invoice in January 2025 to all schools that have reigstered for payment.

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.

Preparation

Practice Material

Accessible and interactive sample papers and practice exercises to help you prepare online are available here.

Further information

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