Prepare for your Goethe certificate
Would you like to certify your German level for your studies, career or a project in Switzerland or another German-speaking country? The Goethe-Zertifikat allows you to officially validate your language skills with an internationally recognised German certificate.
Prepare for your Goethe exam effectively with German courses adapted to your level and the certificate you are aiming for. Benefit from personalised support and a flexible programme to master the exam format and maximise your chances of success.
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What is the Goethe-Zertifikat?
The Goethe-Zertifikat is an official certificate that validates your German level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, from level A1 to level C2.
Recognised worldwide, it may be required to continue your studies, strengthen your professional profile or officially prove your German language skills.
The format and difficulty of the exam vary depending on the level selected. Each Goethe-Zertifikat assesses four essential skills:
- Lesen – reading comprehension
- Hören – listening comprehension
- Schreiben – written expression
- Sprechen – speaking
Targeted preparation helps you understand the instructions, master the different types of exercises and approach your Goethe exam with greater confidence.
Why prepare with École Suisse d’Allemand?
Benefit from a structured method, personalised support and exercises designed to prepare you for the requirements of the Goethe-Zertifikat.
Preparation adapted to your target certificate
Prepare for your Goethe B1, B2, C1 or C2 exam with a programme built around your current level, the areas you need to improve and your exam date.
Training close to exam conditions
Become familiar with the different exam sections through targeted exercises, practical tests and mock exams that reproduce real exam conditions.
Fast progress
Progress effectively and master German in as little as 6 months thanks to regular learning focused on your goal.
Specialised teachers
Learn with qualified teachers experienced in preparing students for official German certificates.
Complete flexibility
Choose your pace and format: courses at school or online, standard or intensive preparation, in a small group or through private German lessons.
Simplified organisation
Benefit from a free level test, the materials needed for your preparation and support with your exam registration.
Any questions?
Yes! Our method is flexible and adapts to your schedule, with online, in-centre or hybrid courses.
Yes. Our mock tests follow the format of the official exam to help you practise in realistic conditions.
Progress depends on your pace and consistency, but with regular learning, students can generally move from A1 to B1/B2 in 6 to 9 months.
Start with a free test and find out your exact German level.