Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch

The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch is a German exam for young people between the ages of 12 and 16. The exam confirms basic language skills at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Mastering simple situations in German
Proof of your learning success at level A2
Official and internationally recognized certificate

Exam sections

The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch consists of the exam sections listening, reading, writing and speaking (oral group examination). The exam is conducted and assessed uniformly worldwide.

Listening

Duration: 30 minutes

You listen to everyday conversations, announcements and interviews on the radio, phone messages as well as public announcements and answer questions related to them.

Reading

Duration: 30 minutes

You read texts such as short newspaper articles, emails, advertisements and notes from public information boards and answer questions related to them.

Writing

Duration: 30 minutes

You write messages that relate to your immediate living environment.

Speaking

Duration: 15 minutes

You ask and answer questions about yourself, you tell something about your own life, and you agree or plan something together with the person you are talking to.

More information

By passing the exam you show that you can ...

understand and apply sentences and frequently used expressions in everyday situations;
communicate in simple, routine situations involving the exchange of information on familiar and common topics;
describe your own background and education, your immediate surroundings and things related to immediate needs using simple expressions.

Exam information

Requirements

The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch is a German exam for young people between the ages of 12 and 16.
The Goethe-Institut exams are generally open to anyone and can be taken regardless of age or nationality. The minimum age is only our recommendation.

For the Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch, we recommend an age of 12+.
The Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch requires language skills at the second competency level (A2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
To reach this level, depending on previous knowledge and learning requirements, you will need 200 to 350 lessons of 45 minutes each.