Goethe-Zertifikat A2 (GZ A2) Exam Blueprint

GZ A2

75 minDuration

60Passing Score

1Languages

1 Lesen — Reading (short texts, personal correspondence, notices, menus) 25%

2 Hören — Listening (short conversations, radio announcements) 25%

3 Schreiben — Writing (short personal message, reply to an email) 25%

4 Sprechen — Speaking (describe pictures, plan an activity with a partner) 25%

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID (passport or national identity card) required at all exam centres.

RenewalNot required -- All Goethe-Zertifikat certificates have lifetime validity — they do not expire.

PrerequisitesNone; recommended ~120–200 hours of German study (recommended)

Retake PolicyNo official limit on retakes. Candidates may re-sit at the next available exam date after a failed attempt.

LanguagesGerman