German Courses and Examinations
We have different batches to suit the learner's convenience. Please choose the type of course. If you have any questions, kindly contact us through the mail, on phone or personally. You can choose from a longer (extensive courses) or a quicker (intensive or super intensive courses) study period in our standard courses. There are week-day courses and week-end courses. The details of the language courses are given below.
The examination dates mentioned in the link are meant for internal students.
Click here for Courses, Fee stucture and exam dates
These courses include 210 lessons of 45 minutes each. (You can enter into the course crosswise if you have previous knowledge and if there are seats available in the appropriate class!). The above course fee does not include examination fee, GST and books/study material etc.
Currently we are not taking external candidates for examinations.
- The exam fee for Start Deutsch 1 (A1) is Rs. 9400/- including GST @ 18%
- The exam fee for Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is Rs. 10600/- including GST @ 18%
- The exam fee for full B1 exam (4 modules) is Rs. 18800/- including GST @ 18%.
- Fee for each B1 Module is Rs. 4700/- including 18% GST.
- The Examination Fee must be transferred online
Terms & Conditions
1. General Requirements
1.1. All courses are designed for adult learners. Participant must be at least 16 years of age and a proof of age should be furnished at the time of registration. However, there are courses for children below 16 years, i.e. Fit in Deutsch 1, Fit in Deutsch 2, Zertifikat Deutsch fuer Jugendliche.
2. Terms of Payment
2.1. The course fees is payable at the time of registration. We accept payment only through Demand Draft/Cheque drawn in favour of "INDO-GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL SOCIETY CHANDIGARH" or online transfer or by cash.
2.2. If full payment is not received by the due date, the participant loses the right to participate. In such cases, the Goethe-Zentrum Chandigarh retains its entitlement to the course fee.
3. Course fee
3.1. The contractually binding fee is the fee stated in the price list at the time of application.
3.2 Unless stated otherwise the GST and the cost of the books are not included in the course fee.
4. Cancellation and refunds (Courses)
4.1 In the case of cancellation prior to the start of the course, the course fee shall be refunded after deducting an administrative charge equivalent to 10% of the course fee. No refunds shall be made after the commencement of the course.
4.2 Cancellations must be submitted in writing.
4.3 Should the Goethe-Zentrum Chandigarh cancel a course, the full course fee shall be reimbursed.
5. Examination fee
5.1 The contractually binding examination fee is the fee stated in the price list at the time of application. Only those who have paid their examination fee in full are eligible to take the examination.
5.2 Course participants can up to 6 months after the end of the course take the central examination of the corresponding level as an internal candidate. However, this is valid only if the language office has been notified in writing prior to the examination date that he/she will not be taking the examination.
6. Cancellation and refunds (Examinations) 6.1 The fees are based on the local fee regulations that are currently in effect. Only those who have paid their exam fee in full upon registering may take the exam.
6.2 If an exam is not taken for reasons of illness, the exam fee will be credited only once for the next/following examination date, provided a medical certificate has been furnished prior to the commencement of the examination.
6.3 Should a participant be excluded from the exam (see Section 12 of the exam guidelines of the Goethe Institute), the exam fee will not be refunded.
7. Resitting the Exam
7.1
The examinations mentioned in 14.6 and 14.7.1 can be
repeated as a whole as often as desired; for the modular
examinations mentioned in 14.7.1, it is also possible to
repeat individual modules as often as desired.
The exam centre can stipulate specific time periods for a
resit date. These shall be referred to when the exam result
is communicated. There shall be no legal entitlement to a
specific exam date. See also 3.3 to 3.7, 11.11 and 11.12.
8. Course participation certificate
8.1. Participants with minimum attendance of 75% are eligible to write the examination or are entitled to a Course Participation certificate.
8.2 Examinations are not mandatory. However, participants have to pass the international examination of the current levels to qualify for the next level. Here are links for more information:
Exam guideline(PDF, 351 KB)
Terms and conditions Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 exam administration(PDF, 309 KB)
Terms and conditions Goethe-Zertifikat A2 exam administration(PDF, 309 KB)
Terms and conditions Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam administration(PDF, 400 KB)
Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam administration: exam participants with special needs(PDF, 233 KB)
Information for test takers with specific needs(PDF, 564 KB)
9. Course level assignment/ class size
9.1. Candidates with prior knowledge of German, who wish to apply directly for a particular level, are required to take a Level test conducted by the Goethe-Zentrum Chandigarh. On the basis of the result of this test, the candidates will be placed in the appropriate course. Entry into a running course is only possible if seats are available at that particular level. Level test so conducted shall be valid only for the current or the ongoing course. Former Students are eligible to take the level test only after a gap of 6 months from the date of last registration.
9.2 Our courses have minimum 8 and at most 20 participants for the levels A1 to C1. If enrolments are insufficient on the starting date, the Goethe –Zentrum Chandigarh reserves the right to cancel or postpone the course. In this case, we will offer the participants the opportunity to move to the next/another course or to receive a full refund of the course fee.
9.3 The choice of class and the chosen time slot are binding. Changes may be allowed upon request and with the permission of the Director, GZ Chandigarh.
10. Liability of the Goethe-Zentrum Chandigarh 10.1 The liability of the Goethe-Zentrum Chandigarh and its staff shall be limited to intent and gross negligence. The Goethe-Zentrum Chandigarh will have no liability for cancellation of its services due to force major (e.g. natural disasters, fire, floods, war, official orders and all other circumstances beyond the control of the contractual parties).