Information on Goethe-Zertifikat

TII and Goethe Institute Abu Dhabi are in collaboration on German language exams

German exam levels

Do you require evidence of your German language skills that is recognized all over the world? If so, then you’ve come tothe right place! We run the German Goethe exams for the following language levels, ranging from A1 to B2.

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).

Fit in Deutsch 2:

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).

Start Deutsch 2:

The Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is a German exam for adults. It requires elementary 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).

Goethe Zertifikat B1:

The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 is a German exam for young people and adults. It certifies that candidates are independent users of the German language and corresponds to the third level (B1) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Goethe Zertifikat B2:

The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is a German exam for adults and it will be available to young people as well from 2019. It certifies that candidates have acquired advanced language skills and corresponds to the fourth level (B2) of the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

For comprehensive information on the nature of the exams and preparation materials you can visit the website of the Goethe Institut at http://www.goethe.de/ins/ae/en/abu/lrn/prf.html. 

For registering for a preparation course for the Goethe exam or for registering for the Goethe exam in Doha, please visit https://tii.qa/en/tii-german-language-program-new-partner-goethe-institut for more information.

For all details regarding the Goethe exams, hosted in Doha (exam dates, general information about the exam and preparation courses), please contact 

Mrs. Sejla Karic-Kovac, German Language Program Coordinator (TII Language Center)

tiigerman@hbku.edu.qa

For more details about other Goethe exams in the region please contact 

Mrs. Mara Solovij (Goethe Institut)

exams-abudhabi@goethe.de

Tel.:+971 2 4099400 
Fax: +971 2 4099499