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Goethe A1 in Dubai, 20 Nov 2026
Paper Goethe A1 at Goethe-Institut Gulf Region – Dubai. Booking closes 13 Nov 2026. Fee AED 920.
- Exam date
- 20 Nov 2026Friday
- Fee
- AED 920For this date
- Booking closes
- 13 Nov 2026Closes in 21d
- Format
- Paper
Goethe-Institut Gulf Region – Dubai
About Goethe-Zertifikat A1
- What it is
- The Goethe-Institut's German certificate at level A1.
- Level
- A1Beginner. You can introduce yourself and handle very simple everyday phrases.
- Who needs it
- Adults who need proof of basic German. Spouse or family visa: usually A1 German before joining a spouse in Germany. Some applicants are exempt (for example spouses of Blue Card or skilled-worker holders, some nationalities, university degree holders). Check with the German mission that issues the visa.
- Who runs it
- Goethe-Institut and its licensed partner centres
- Format
- Reading 25 min, listening about 20 min, writing 20 min, speaking about 15 min in a group. Pass mark 60 of 100 points, and you must take every part. A retake covers the whole exam.
- How to register
- Through the Goethe-Institut webshop of this centre. Booking opens on the date shown and closes at the deadline shown.
- Seats
- Goethe does not publish seat counts.
- Results
- Your Goethe centre tells you when results are published. The certificate has no expiry date. The receiving office may ask for a recent one.
- Study time
- Typical guidance: 80 to 200 lessons of 45 minutes (Goethe).
Source: goethe.de (opens in a new tab), bamf.de (opens in a new tab), checked 19 Oct 2026