Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2 (Goethe-Institut · telc) tiene 4 partes: Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen. Nota de aprobado: ≥ 60 of 100 in total; written ≥ 45 of 75 and oral ≥ 15 of 25. Precio: Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €175; course participants 20% off (€140). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. Resultado: Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. Comprobado 2026-09-29.
Fechas, lugares y tiempos de espera
No national exam dates: each Goethe-Institut or telc exam centre sets its own dates and registration deadlines. Book directly with the centre. fuente
- 1Libroen un centro de examen Goethe, telc u ÖSD
- 2ExamenNo national exam dates: each Goethe-Institut or telc exam centre sets its own dates and registration deadlines
- 3ResultadoResult times are not published centrally
- 4Certificadotelc certificates have no validity period; the institution that asks for the certificate decides whether it accepts it. Goethe: no validity stated on the checked pages.
Dónde
Goethe-Institut locations in Germany; telc exams are held at telc exam centres (e.g. adult education centres and language schools). Abroad: the local Goethe-Institut or telc partner. fuente
De un vistazo
Partes del examen105 min en total
LesenLectura · Goethe: 4 parts × 5 items. telc: 3 parts.Goethe 30 min; telc Lesen + Schreiben 50 min
- Formato
- Written, paper
- Preguntas / tareas
- Goethe: 4 parts × 5 items. telc: 3 parts.
- Tipos de tarea
- Goethe: parts 1–3 multiple choice (3 options), part 4 matching.
- Puntuación
- Goethe: part of the written 75 points.
- Materiales permitidos
- telc: no dictionary[5]
HörenAudición · Goethe: 4 parts × 5 items. telc: 3 parts.Goethe about 30 min; telc about 20 min
- Formato
- Written, audio in the room
- Preguntas / tareas
- Goethe: 4 parts × 5 items. telc: 3 parts.
- Tipos de tarea
- Goethe: multiple choice, picture matching, true/false. Parts 1 and 4 twice, parts 2 and 3 once.
- Puntuación
- Goethe: part of the written 75 points.
- Materiales permitidos
- telc: no dictionary[5]
SchreibenEscritura · 2 parts (Goethe and telc)Goethe 30 min
- Formato
- Written
- Preguntas / tareas
- 2 parts (Goethe and telc)
- Tipos de tarea
- Goethe: a short text message of 20–30 words and an e-mail of 30–40 words.
- Puntuación
- Goethe: part of the written 75 points.
- Materiales permitidos
- telc: no dictionary[5]
SprechenOral · 3 parts (Goethe and telc)About 15 min
- Formato
- Goethe: pair (single if needed), no preparation. telc: usually 2 candidates.
- Preguntas / tareas
- 3 parts (Goethe and telc)
- Tipos de tarea
- Goethe: questions about yourself with word cards; tell about your life; plan something together with your partner.
- Puntuación
- Goethe: 25 points; at least 15 needed.
- Materiales permitidos
- —[5]
Puntuación, resultados y repeticiones
Goethe pass rule
Written maximum 75, oral 25, total 100. You pass with at least 60 points overall, at least 45 in the written part and at least 15 in the oral part.[2]
Goethe retake
Normally you retake the whole exam. In special cases only the oral part or the whole written part can be retaken.[2]
telc: whole exam only
telc Deutsch A2 (Start Deutsch 2) is paper-based and cannot be taken as a partial exam.[3]
telc certificates
telc certificates have no validity period; results are archived for 10 years. The institution that asks for it decides if it is accepted.[6]
Qué se evalúa realmente
Basado en las descripciones oficiales de tareas y niveles, no en preguntas filtradas.
Lesen: everyday texts
- Goethe: 20 items in 30 minutes — about 1.5 minutes per item.
- Mostly 3-option multiple choice plus one matching task.
- CEFR A2: find specific, predictable information in simple everyday texts such as ads, menus and timetables.
Hören: once or twice
- Goethe: 20 items in 4 parts.
- Parts 2 and 3 are heard only once — train for the first listen.
- CEFR A2: understand phrases and common words about personal matters, shopping, work and the local area.
Schreiben: two short messages
- Goethe: 20–30 words and 30–40 words.
- Each task gives points to cover — cover all of them.
- CEFR A2: write short, simple notes and messages and a very simple personal letter.
Sprechen: talk with a partner
- Ask and answer personal questions from word cards.
- Tell about your own life (e.g. free time, family).
- Agree on a plan with your partner, e.g. find a time to meet.
- Goethe: at least 15 of 25 points needed, even with a high written score.
Normas que debes conocer
Vías y niveles1
In the Integrationskurs the language exam is the DTZ, which can also give an A2 result. See the DTZ guide.[8]
Inscripción2
In Germany at the Goethe-Institut locations (e.g. Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Göttingen, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Mannheim, München, Schwäbisch Hall); abroad at the local Goethe-Institut.[7]
You register with a telc exam centre. Each centre sets its own prices, conditions and dates.[6]
Costes y pago1
Goethe-Institut in Germany (2026): €175; course participants 20% off = €140. Prices elsewhere differ.[4]
Conviene saber1
telc also offers telc Deutsch A2·B1, one exam with a result at A2 or B1.[9]
El día del examen
- 1Goethe: 90 minutes written, no break
Lesen 30, Hören about 30 and Schreiben 30 minutes in one block.[2]
- 2Goethe: speaking without preparation
Pair exam 15 minutes, individual exam 10 minutes; there is no preparation time.[2]
- 3telc: photo ID
Mostrar a valid official photo ID before you enter the exam room.[6]
- 4telc: no dictionary, no phone
Dictionaries, textbooks, own notes, mobile phones, smartwatches and devices with internet are not allowed. Pencils, erasers and a clear bottle without label are allowed.[6]
Cambios recientes y previstos
- En vigorGoethe exam rules updated
The current Goethe Durchführungsbestimmungen for A2 are dated 1 September 2025.[2]
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Qué partes tiene Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2?
Lesen (Goethe 30 min; telc Lesen + Schreiben 50 min) · Hören (Goethe about 30 min; telc about 20 min) · Schreiben (Goethe 30 min) · Sprechen (About 15 min).
¿Cuál es la nota para aprobar Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2?
≥ 60 of 100 in total; written ≥ 45 of 75 and oral ≥ 15 of 25 fuente
¿Cuánto cuesta Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2?
Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €175; course participants 20% off (€140). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. fuente
¿Cómo se inscribe uno en Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2?
No national exam dates: each Goethe-Institut or telc exam centre sets its own dates and registration deadlines. Book directly with the centre. fuente
¿Cuánto hay que esperar para Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2?
No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Book early — popular dates can fill up. fuente
¿Cuándo se recibe el resultado de Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2?
Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre. fuente
¿Qué pasa si suspendes Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2?
Goethe: normally the whole exam; in special cases only the oral or the whole written part. telc A2: no partial exam. fuente
¿Dónde se puede hacer Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2?
Goethe-Institut locations in Germany; telc exams are held at telc exam centres (e.g. adult education centres and language schools). Abroad: the local Goethe-Institut or telc partner. Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Göttingen, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Mannheim, München, Schwäbisch Hall. fuente
Fuentes oficiales
Comprobado el 2026-09-29. Las normas cambian: la página oficial siempre prevalece.
- [1]Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Goethe-Institut Deutschland
- [2]Durchführungsbestimmungen Goethe-Zertifikat A2 Goethe-Institut · fecha de la página 2025-09-01
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- [4]Prüfungspreise 2026 Goethe-Institut Deutschland
- [5]Modellsatz Goethe-Zertifikat A2 (Erwachsene) Goethe-Institut
- [6]telc Prüfungsregularien (gültig ab 15.04.2025) telc · fecha de la página 2025-04-15
- [7]Prüfungen (Übersicht, Standorte) Goethe-Institut Deutschland
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- [10]CEFR self-assessment grid (EN) European Union (Europass)