Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for providing interest/consent for learning Online German Language Course.

We wish to inform you that the Development of International Trade, Services & WTO Directorate is organising A1 Level of Online German Language Course for ICAI members and students. This course will be conducted by Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata.

The registration is open for the first online weekend batch w.e.f. 25th May, 2024 to 15th September, 2024 from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays (with break of 45 minutes in between (Duration 16 weeks – around 120 hours). The A1 level course consists of 160 lesson units and 1 lesson unit = 45 minutes

The Course Content can by viewed by at : Course Levels A1-C2 - German courses and exams - Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan | India

After completion of A1 level one can understand and use familiar, everyday expressions and very simple sentences, which relate to the satisfying of concrete needs. Can introduce him/herself and others as well as ask others about themselves – e.g. where they live, who they know and what they own – and can respond to questions of this nature. Can communicate in a simple manner if the person they are speaking to speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to help.

Salient Features

• Teaching Platform for the online classes is ZOOM.
• Once you register for the course you will receive a mail from your teachers containing the link and the passcode to attend the course one day before the course commencement date.
• A steady internet connection is required in order to join the live sessions. As live tutored sessions are a form of classroom course we would request you to keep the camera switched for the entire duration of the class
• Changes in bookings for a course (e.g. change of course dates) is permitted only in exceptional cases, if submitted in writing at least 5 working days before the commencement of the course and with the consent of Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata. As batch transfer, 5% of the course fee is charged for each booking change, unless otherwise agreed. No changes shall be made after the commencement of the course. Refunds are also not possible after the commencement of the course
• A participation certificate digitally via mail is issued to students who have attended 70% of the course with no extra cost.
• Students who wish to appear for the Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 exam (international level exam) and get a minimum of 60% will get a certificate. If the score is below 60% then the candidate has unfortunately not cleared the exam. The fees for the said examination is at present Rs. 7000/- for internal students (exam will be held offline at Goethe Institut official centres - for details kindly contact the Goethe Institut directly) which would be paid separately after completion of the level. A candidate will be considered internal provided he / she appears for the examination within 6 months from the course end date.
• “Netzwerk A1” is the book that is followed in class. It is a set of books and CDs. It can be purchased online or from GOYAL Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd. Contact Us | Goyalpublishers
• Successful candidates after completing the course will be eligible for 10 structured CPE hours.
• Also please read the terms and conditions of Geothe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan on their website Contact and Enrolment - Kolkata - Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Kolkata - Max Mueller Bhavan

• The payment has to be made via NEFT. Any other payment method (including IMPS, via Paytm, Google Pay etc.) will not be accepted. The address might show you as Deutsche Bank Mumbai or Bangalore's address, in that case please use the IFSC code and the account details provided by us and go ahead and make the payment.. Once the money is transferred to our bank you will receive a confirmation mail. This will require three working days. Please contact after that, in case you do not receive an information from our end.
• Further, please also note that once the online transfers of fees of Rs. 28500/- has been made, mention your transaction ID alongwith other personal details in the enclosed enrolment form and send us the same along with proof of payment by return email at cditswto[at]icai[dot]in latest by 5th May, 2024.

The students will get the course receipt within 3 working days from the day we receive the payment.

You are requested to kindly send us the following :-

• 1. Enrollment Form with transaction id details and date of payment (Name of Account holder /s ) (click here for form)
• 2. Photo ID proof preferably passport.
• 3. Proof of Payment
• 4. Duly filled google form for filing personal details, transaction details and date of payment by clicking here

NOTE : ICAI will offer Rs. 10000/- as subsidy to the candidates after successful completion of the course i.e. on production of certificate of participation as issued by Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan.

In case of any query, you may write to the following

Regards,

Development of International Trade, Services & WTO Directorate
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India,
(Set up by an Act of Parliament)
'ICAI BHAWAN', Indraprastha Marg,
New Delhi – 110002
Ph. : 011-30110542
Email : cditswto[at]icai[dot]in