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Certificate of participation after the intensive course

Do I receive a certificate after the German intensive course?

Yes. If you have attended at least 80% of the planned lesson units, you receive a certificate of participation after the course for the German intensive course you completed.

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At a glance

At least 80% attendanceRequirement for the certificate of participation.
Course and scope documentedThe level or module, period and completed lesson units are stated.
Clear distinctionThe certificate confirms course attendance and does not replace an official telc or Goethe language certificate.
Also after individual modules: A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2, C1.1 and C1.2 can each be completed with their own certificate of participation. The requirement is at least 80% attendance in the relevant module. The certificate states the module, dates and actual completed lesson scope.
What is confirmed?

The certificate of participation documents the course you completed.

It clearly shows which German intensive course you attended and to what extent.

Course level or module

For example A1, A2, B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2, C1.1 or C1.2.

Course period

The period of the completed intensive course is stated on the certificate.

Lesson scope

The number of lesson units in the booked course is documented. One lesson unit is 45 minutes.

Requirement

Why at least 80% attendance?

The certificate of participation should show that the course was not only booked but actually attended regularly. It is therefore issued from at least 80% attendance of the planned lesson units.

80% or moreCertificate of participation after the course.
Documented course attendanceThe certificate relates to the intensive course actually completed.
For private and company trainingThe certificate can also be used as evidence of course attendance for an employer.
Important distinction

A certificate of participation and an official language certificate are not the same thing.

The certificate of participation confirms your course attendance. An official language certificate is obtained only by taking an external exam with a recognised exam provider.

Deutsch Intensivkurs

Certificate of participation

Confirms the course, period, lesson scope and required attendance. It is issued after the completed intensive course.

telc / Goethe

Official language certificate

Issued by the relevant exam provider or examination centre after a separately booked and passed official exam.

For Companies

Employers can also clearly see the course attendance.

If a company finances a German course for employees, the certificate of participation can be used after the course as a clear record of the completed course and its scope.

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Frequently asked questions

Certificate of participation: briefly explained

Do I receive a certificate after the German intensive course?

Yes. With at least 80% attendance, you receive a certificate of participation after the course stating the course level or module, period and number of lesson units.

Does the certificate of participation replace telc or Goethe?

No. It confirms course attendance. For an official language certificate, you need to take the corresponding telc or Goethe exam separately.

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