The exam is based on the internationally recognized exam Goethe-Zertifikat Deutsch at the B1 level (intermediate).

Students should be able to generally understand information about familiar topics and situations (at work, at school, in their free time, when travelling etc.), providing it is expressed in a clear and straightforward manner. Furthermore, they should be able to create a simple coherent text.

Moreover, they should be able to use German to communicate effectively; they should be able to describe experiences, events, ambitions, hopes and plans, and to briefly explain or justify their ideas and statements.

Lastly, they should be familiar with grammar at the intermediate level.

For this exam, the optional subjects VYN005 are VYN006 are offered. The exam is based on the contents of the textbooks Schritte International NEU Band 5-6. The exam tests students' reading, listening, speaking and writing skills as well as their command of grammar and vocabulary at the intermediate level.