Ideal if you'd like to ...
- demonstrate that you have a basic knowledge of German
- prove that you have successfully reached level A2
- be issued with an official and internationally recognized certificate
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).
Passing the exam demonstrates that you can ...
- understand and use sentences and common expressions in everyday situations,
- make yourself understood in simple, routine situations demanding 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.
Advisory
Before registering, please ensure that you have a valid ID. We only accept the following IDs: - passport - NBI Clearance - UMID - National ID - PRC ID - Driver's license. To complete your registration, you must submit a copy of your valid ID along with your proof of payment. Payment must be settled within two working days after registration.
Please note that you can now register for multiple exam dates within a given month. If you pass the exam more than once, you may choose which exam certificate to present to the Embassy. However, please note that we do not offer refunds for multiple successful attempts.
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.
Exam Retake
If you would like to retake a part of the A2 German language exam, please use the link below to register. This registration form is specifically for individuals who have previously taken the A2 exam but did not achieve the required score in either the Written section (minimum 45 points) or the Oral section (minimum 15 points).
Please find the A2 Examinations date for 2025 below:
Practice materials
Accessible and interactive sample papers and practice exercises to help you prepare online are available here.
Further information
Requirements, exam contents and further information on the Goethe-Zertifikat A2 exam are available here: