Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Start German 1) Exam Schedule
The official list below lists reserved time periods, not confirmed exams. Check with your instructor whether or not the course will have its final exam in this time.
Make sure you read the Goethe exam terms and conditions and guidelines on each exam's page prior to you register. Also, be sure to register with the correct exam level.
Locations
The Exam Schedule lists the locations where DEP conducts operator qualification tests. Check out the individual exam pages for more details on exam content, exam rules and conditions, and other guidelines. If you require special accommodations because of chronic illness, visual or hearing impairment, or any other disability Contact the exam provider and provide the documents when you register.
Faculty can view their exam times via the "View My Teaching Schedule" task on the Faculty Dashboard in Workday. Additionally the Registrar's Office has a list of exam times for courses where an exam is required by NYSED regulations. Final exams for classes that are held in the evenings are scheduled for the regular class meeting times of the final examination weeks.
Please be aware that the Projected University Examination Schedule is provided for a tentative guide and that the dates for the final exam are subject to change.
Registration
The exam schedule is accessible online and students are advised to review it. However it is important to keep in mind that the final exam schedule may be altered at any time. Students should therefore consult their instructors for the correct date and time of their test. Students should also print out the official list of questions to bring with them to their exam.
In addition to the exam schedule, students must familiarize themselves with the exam guidelines, the terms and conditions. These are available on the individual exam page. Upon registration, students acknowledge that they have read and agree to these terms and conditions.
Exam sites try their best to accommodate those with special needs. The nature and severity of these needs must be declared on the registration form and confirmed by a doctor's attestation. Additionally the exam sites must respect confidentiality and be maintained.
If a student has three exams scheduled for the same day it is recommended to contact their instructor or department to arrange an alternate exam. It is possible to take three exams on the same day. However, this could result in a lot of stress and can affect the quality of the exam. The professor might not be able to give an opportunity to take a makeup test on a different day.
Before taking the exam, students must prepare by studying the study material and practicing their German skills. The test is a paper-based test which tests the ability to speak, read, and write in German. The examination results are reported on a scale of A1 to C2. Students who pass the test are awarded an Goethe-Zertifikat. The certificate confirms that the student has reached the level of A1 in their language. Karta Express Polska is the initial stage of the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Foreign Languages. The test is free. Students must bring a valid government-issued ID to the test. Anyone who does not have a valid photo identification will be disqualified.
Fees
You must pay an exam fee in order to obtain the Goethe-Zertifikat (start German 1) after you have completed your Elan Academy studies. This is in addition to the course fees.
Practice assessments allow you to get familiar with the format of the questions, their wording, and the difficulty of the questions on the test. They let you assess your proficiency, identify areas of knowledge that aren't covered and increase your chances of passing the test.
Please note that the examination fee is not refundable. Exam results are only electronically sent, not via phone.