VARIOUS LANGUAGES CERTIFICATES
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A1 to C1 Goethe certificate
A1 Goethe certificate:
for adults and youth
confirms very basic language skills
A2 Goethe certificate:
for adults and youth
A2 exam can only be completed with all four modules
confirms elementary language skills
B1 Goethe certificate:
for adults and youth
The B1 exam can be taken in modules. The four modules "Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing" are tested individually and each module is confirmed with a separate certificate.
confirms an independent use of the German language
B2 Goethe certificate:
for adults and youth
The B2 exam can be taken in modules as the B1 or C1
confirms an advanced level of language
C1 Goethe certificate:
for adults only
C1 exams can be taken in modules as the B1 or B2
confirms a highly advanced language level
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A1 Language Certificate - residence permit B
Extension of the residence permit in category B:
For all individuals applying for family reunification, it is mandatory to demonstrate proficiency in a national language.
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A1/A2 Goethe certificate - residence permit C
For residence permit category C:
A1 level proficiency is required for reading and writing.
A2 level proficiency is required for speaking and listening.
All individuals applying for a permanent residence permit must provide evidence of their proficiency in a national language.
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A2/B1 Goethe certificate
For the Swiss citizenship process:
A2 level proficiency is required for reading and writing.
B1 level proficiency is required for speaking and listening.
All individuals applying for regular or early Swiss citizenship must provide evidence of their proficiency in a national language.
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Different Foreigner Permits
Information on the different categories of permits in Switzerland;
Residence permit for EU/EFTA nationals/Cat. B
Residence permit for EU/EFTA nationals/Cat.C
Residence permit for Third-country nationals
For further information please contact;
Office of Migration, Canton Zug
Amt für Migration
Telefon +41 41 728 50 50
Migration Office Zug, Canton Zug
Fachstelle Migration Zug
Telefon +41 41 531 50 00