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Prerequisites and requirements

Online-Deutschprüfung

Take your German examination in familiar surroundings, for example, at home. Listening, reading, writing, speaking – as easy as 1,2,3 online!
Now available for level A1.

Prerequisites and requirements
Online-Deutschprüfung
  • Sit your examination in a familiar environment
  • Individually bookable – several dates per week
  • Official and internationally recognised certificate

Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 online

Our German examination “Start Deutsch 1” for adults confirms foundation language skills at level A1.
  • The certificate is valid as proof of language proficiency for the visa in the event of spouse reunification.
  • The Online-Deutschprüfung comprises a written and an oral part.
  • The written part lasts 65 minutes. Here, you can practise listening, reading and writing individually on your computer under online supervision.
  • The oral examination lasts approx. 15 minutes and takes place during a separate appointment as a live online conversation with experienced examiners from the Goethe-Institut.
  • The Online-Deutschprüfung is open to people aged 18 and over.
  • Level
    A1

  • Start
    Several appointments per week

  • Duration
    80 minutes

  • Participants
    Just you and an online examination invigilator/examiner

  • Course location
    Online

  • Price
    INR 10.000

Prerequisites and requirements

Technology check

Does the examination work with my PC or laptop?
Check whether your technical requirements for the Online-Deutschprüfung are met.
The examination cannot be carried out on a mobile phone.
The technical check is carried out by our partner Examity, and is conducted in English.

About the technology check

How does the online examination work?

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Get your certificate online in 5 steps


  • Does the examination work with my PC or laptop?

    Check whether your technical requirements for the online German examination are met.
    Click here for the technology check.

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  • How do I find my preferred date?

    Choose your preferred date and book your examination. Important: please familiarise yourself with the ​​​​​​​examination requirements before booking and ensure that you meet them.

    Illustration  Appointment booking © Dominik Hafner
  • How does the written examination work?

    Before the examination starts, there is a short briefing – including a 360° room check with the examination invigilator. You then start the examination. You have 65 minutes to listen, read and write.

    Illustration Written examination © Dominik Hafner
  • How does the oral examination work?

    A maximum of 14 days is allowed between the written and oral examination. The oral examination takes place in a live online conversation with experienced examiners from the Goethe-Institut and lasts approx. 15 minutes.

    Illustration - Oral examination © Dominik Hafner
  • How do I get my certificate?

    Once you have successfully passed the examination, you will receive your “Goethe-Zertifikat” in digital form  within a few days. This serves as official and internationally recognised proof of your language skills.

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*) incl. 18% GST

**) 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.

Examination procedure
Discover more about the Online-Deutschprüfung process in our step-by-step overview.

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Further information on the examination

Practice materials

Our model sentences are the ideal way to prepare for the Online-Deutschprüfung. You can also use our free offers to practise your German: Apps, games, podcasts and much more!

What else is important?

Here, you will find all the important information about the Online-Deutschprüfung: examination regulations and implementation rules, as well as the handbook with detailed explanations of the examination procedure.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register for the Online-Deutschprüfung: How does the examination work, and how is it assessed? We answer these and many other questions here.

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