How Start Deutsch 1 works
The Goethe A1 exam (Start Deutsch 1) tests four skills: Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, Sprechen.
- 15 raw points each — 60 in total
- the result is multiplied by 1,66, so your certificate shows points out of 100
- you pass with 60 of 100
Sprechen is a group exam. No dictionary (Wörterbuch), no phone.
Knowing the format is free points: no surprises, no wasted minutes on exam day.
The final total is rounded to a whole point. Passing also requires taking all four exam sections.
| Prüfungsteil | Aufgaben | Punkte |
|---|---|---|
| Hören | 3 Teile | 15 |
| Lesen | 3 Teile | 15 |
| Schreiben | Formular + Mitteilung | 15 |
| Sprechen | 3 Teile, in der Gruppe | 15 |
| gesamt × 1,66 | 100 — bestanden ab 60 |
Tip
Most Teile start with a solved Beispiel — read it first, it shows you exactly what to do.