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Goethe-Zertifikat

The Goethe-Institut offers German exams from A1 to C2. B1 to C2 certificates are modular, and exams are taken in person at exam centres.

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Drafted from the official pages listed under Sources, last read on 25 October 2026. Rules, fees and thresholds change: check the official page before you act. This is not legal advice and does not guarantee any outcome.

Overview

The Goethe-Institut lists exams for levels A1 to C2 on its exams page. It also lists Goethe-Test PRO (A1 to C2 scale, digital, listening and reading, for professionals), a B2 Goethe-Test PRO Pflege for nursing care, and the TestDaF (B2 to C1) at licensed centres.

Levels

A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 (children and young people, recommended age 10+); Start Deutsch 1 (adults, 16+).
A2: Fit in Deutsch (young people, 12+); Goethe-Zertifikat A2 (adults, 16+).
B1: youth (12+) and adult (16+) versions.
B2: youth (15+) and adult (16+) versions.
C1: adult version (16+).
C2: Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Grosses deutsches Sprachdiplom (adults, 18+).

Format

A1 and A2 test listening, reading, writing and speaking. B1 to C2 are modular: candidates can take and certify each skill separately or combined.

At selected centres reading, writing and listening are taken on Goethe-Institut laptops with German keyboards. Speaking is in person with examiners. The page states remote online exams are not offered.

Fees and registration

The page does not state fee amounts. It directs candidates to the contact person at the local exam centre for prices, dates and registration.

What to check on the official page

Confirm that the exam, level and format are accepted by the authority you are applying to. Dates, formats and prices differ by centre.

What changes often

Exam dates, formats and fees vary by centre and change. Re-check with your exam centre.

Levels A1 to C2. A1 and A2: listening, reading, writing, speaking. B1 to C2: modular (skills can be taken separately or combined). Some centres use laptops for reading, writing and listening; speaking is in person. No remote online exams. Exam durations were not on the page fetched.

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