A1.1 Croatian certificate in Varaždin — online or in personOfficial, certified — with Ivana, your online school for Croatian.
CEFR A1.1
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Made in EuropeWhat you get
The official A1.1 Croatian certificate, recognised for work and residence.
Take it online or in person — whatever suits you.
A focused A1.1 preparation course so you walk in ready.
What you need
Basic Croatian at A1.1 level — our prep course gets you there step by step.
A valid email address — we send you everything: exam dates, prep tips and how to register.
A wish to take the exam online or in person in Varaždin.
When do you need the certificate?
Since June 2026 the new Foreigners Act (Zakon o strancima) requires many people from non-EU countries to prove A1.1 Croatian. Here's what you should know:
A1.1 Croatian + Latin script to renew your work and residence permit after your first year in Croatia.
Proof of Croatian also counts toward permanent residence after five years of continuous stay.
The exam covers everyday situations: introducing yourself, shopping, taking the bus, going to the doctor — no fluent conversation needed.
The employer often covers the exam cost. Finishing a recognised A1.1 course gives you a certificate at the required level.
Exempt are, among others, people who completed school or university in Croatia and some native speakers of South-Slavic languages.
As of June 2026. What exactly applies to your case depends on your status — always check the official information from the Ministry of the Interior (MUP).
Get ready in time — choose online or in person and sign up:
Online or in person in Varaždin
Online (online school)
Take the exam from home — Ivana is your online school for Croatian, with prep and exam fully online.
In person in Varaždin
Prefer to be there in person? Sit the exam on site in Varaždin as soon as the first dates are set.
Online or in person in Varaždin? Sign up and we'll be in touch:
What the exam covers
The test is about simple, everyday Croatian at A1.1 level. You read short texts and dialogues, answer tasks about them and show that you understand the core vocabulary. You practise with real tasks and solutions, work with texts and vocabulary and train your reading comprehension — exactly what comes up in the exam.
- Tasks
- Solutions
- Texts
- Vocabulary
- Reading comprehension
Your prep course
So you walk in ready, our A1.1 course prepares you step by step — online, at your own pace:
12 learning modules with 542 words, sentences & cheat sheets
28 grammar topics with tests to practice
Audio & pronunciation for every word
6 learning games with unlimited repetitions
Be ready for the A1.1 test in 30 days
Frequently asked questions — A1.1 certificate in Varaždin
Where can I take the A1.1 Croatian certificate in Varaždin?
In Varaždin you can take the A1.1 certificate online from home or in person. With Ivana, your online school for Croatian, you prepare step by step and register directly.
Is the A1.1 Croatian certificate officially recognised?
Yes. The A1.1 certificate proves basic Croatian at CEFR level A1.1 and is needed, among other things, for a residence and work permit in Croatia.
How do I prepare for the A1.1 exam in Varaždin?
With Ivana's prep course: 12 modules, 28 grammar lessons, listening and reading texts — from zero to A1.1, step by step.
What does the A1.1 certificate in Varaždin cost?
Pre-register free and we'll send you everything about the price, exam dates and how to register in Varaždin.
Can I get the certificate online, or do I have to come to Varaždin?
Both work: fully online from anywhere, or in person in Varaždin. You choose when you register.
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