Learning German
| Route | German needed |
|---|---|
| Spouse of a German or of most foreign residents (Family) | A1 before arrival, with exceptions (§ 30 (1) S. 3) |
| Blue Card, most skilled workers | none by law; employers often expect some |
| Ausbildung (§ 16a (3)) | B1, with exceptions |
| Recognition partnership (§ 16d (3)) | A2 |
| Opportunity Card (§ 20a) | A1 German or B2 English |
| Au pair (§ 12 BeschV) | basic knowledge |
| Study | per programme; B2+ for German-taught, Studienkolleg is in German |
| Faster Blue Card settlement / naturalisation | B1 |
For family visas the embassy accepts A1 certificates such as Start Deutsch 1 (Goethe/telc), ÖSD or TestDaF, not older than 12 months (embassy: family reunion).
In Singapore the Goethe-Institut offers courses and exams. Its Singapore page could not be fetched; exam dates and fees not checked. Pay only the course or exam centre.
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