About Goethe-Zertifikat certificates
Why German?
- Knowledge of German gives candidates greater opportunities for employment in the ICT, automotive, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering sectors (there are about 40 German companies operating in the Žilina region).
- Germany offers many scholarships and opportunities to work and study in Germany.
- Germany provides research grants to foreign scientists.
- Knowledge of German will allow better access to information.
- German is the language spoken by most EU citizens.
Goethe Institut
is a cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany operating worldwide. Its aim is to promote the teaching of the German language abroad.
Through a network of Goethe Institutes, Goethe Centres, cultural societies, and German study centres, as well as licensed schools and centres for German language teaching, it fulfils important tasks in foreign cultural and education policy. The Goethe Institute is a partner with both public and private cultural and educational institutions.
In 2017, the University of Žilina, through the initiative of the Institute of Lifelong Learning, also became a partner of the Goethe Institute and offers the Goethe Zertifikat A2 B1 B2, an international certification exam in the German language.
In the German-speaking part of Europe, but especially in the European area, Goethe Institute certificates are a desirable and convincing proof of language competence. Studying at German universities requires knowledge of German confirmed by the Goethe Zertifikat C1, employers in German-speaking countries require knowledge confirmed by the Goethe Zertifikat B1 to B2.
The Goethe Institute exams in general German allow you to obtain an internationally valid certificate with unlimited duration certifying language proficiency at the level defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1 - C2).
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GOETHE-ZERTIFIKAT A2
Strengthen your knowledge and restart your German! Get an internationally recognised official certificate.
The Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is a German exam for young people and adults.
It assumes elementary knowledge of the language. It corresponds to the second level (A2) of the 6-level competence scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Certificates from the Goethe Institute are highly valued all over the world and are recognized as proof of qualification by employers and educational institutions in many countries.
By passing the exam, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
- understand and use sentences and frequently used expressions in everyday situations
- communicate in simple routine situations, exchange information on common topics
- describe in simple terms their origin and education, events, and objects related to immediate needs and activities
The Goethe-Zertifikat A2 exam consists of the following parts: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. The exam is conducted and evaluated uniformly around the world.
Prerequisites:
The recommended age for the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 for youth (Fit in Deutsch) is 12–16 years, and for adults, 16 years and older.
Regardless of previous knowledge and prerequisites, 200 to 350 45-minute lessons are required to achieve A2 level.
GOETHE-ZERTIFIKAT B1
Get ready for the opportunity to work or study in a German-speaking country! Get an officially recognised international certificate.
The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 is a German exam for youth and adults.
It corresponds to the level of language proficiency at level 3 (B1) of the 6-level competence scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It confirms the independent use of German at a moderately advanced level.
Certificates from the Goethe Institute are highly valued all over the world and recognised as proof of qualification by employers and educational institutions in many countries.
By passing the exam, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
- understand basic information in familiar subject areas such as work, study, leisure time, and travel when communicating in a standard language
- express themselves simply and coherently in common life situations and areas of interest
- report on experiences and events, describe their goals and aspirations, give short justifications or explanations
The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam consists of the following parts: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. The exam is conducted and evaluated uniformly around the world.
Prerequisites:
The recommended age for the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 for youth is from 12 years.
The recommended age for the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 for adults is from 16 years.
Depending on prior knowledge, 350 to 650 45-minute lessons are required to achieve level B1.
GOETHE-ZERTIFIKAT B2
(can also be taken by individual modules)
Demonstrate versatile competence in the German language at an advanced level at work. Get an officially recognised international certificate.
The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is a German exam for youth and adults.
It corresponds to the language proficiency at level 4 (B2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) of the 6-level competence scale. It confirms independent use of German at an intermediate level.
Certificates from the Goethe Institute are highly valued all over the world and are recognized as proof of qualification by employers and educational institutions in many countries.
By passing the exam, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
- understand the content of complex texts on specific and abstract topics
- understand the content of a discussion on a professional topic within their own professional specialization
- communicate spontaneously and fluently with a native German without much effort on both sides
- express themselves clearly and in detail on a wide range of topics, explain their position on the current issue, and state the pros and cons of the various options
The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 exam consists of the following parts/modules: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. The exam is conducted and evaluated uniformly around the world.
Prerequisites:
The recommended age for the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 for adults is from 16 years.
Depending on prior knowledge, 600 to 800 45-minute lessons are required to achieve level B2.