Miles ahead. The Goethe-Zertifikat C1

The Goethe-Zertifikat C1 calls for very advanced language skills. It corresponds to level five (C1) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

After passing the examination, you will be able to do the following, for example:

• easily understand relatively long radio talks and radio programmes,
• understand a wide range of written texts, including longer, more complex factual texts, commentaries and reports,
• express yourself clearly and logically in essays on complex issues, choosing the right kind of expression to appeal to the reader,
• verbally express yourself spontaneously and fluently, state your own opinions, formulate your thoughts and views precisely and make detailed contributions of your own.

Further information and exercises for the
Goethe-Zertifikat C1

Exam guidelines german version (PDF, 314 KB)
Exam guidelines greek version (PDF, 335 KB)
Exam guidelines turkish version (PDF, 311 KB)

Terms and conditions for exam administration
   german version (PDF, 300 KB)
Terms and conditions for exam administration
   greek version (PDF, 327 KB)
Terms and conditions for exam administration
   turkish version (PDF, 312 KB)

Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
   special needs german version (PDF, 228 KB)
Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
   special needs greek version (PDF, 350 KB)
Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
   special needs turkish version (PDF, 234 KB)

Information for examination candidates with special needs
(PDF, 61 KB)

Language Course Office

Registration by mail, fax, AKIS Express
Download the registration form, print it out, fill in the form and send it together with the deposit receipt to:
Goethe-Institut Cyprus
P.O.Box 21813
CY 1513 Nicosia
Bank details: Goethe-Institut Cyprus
Bank: Marfin Laiki Bank
Account number: 015-21-011761
IBAN: CY67003000150000001521011761
Reference/Αιτιολογία: Name of the examinee
Registration form German/English (PDF, 166 Kb)
Registration form German/Greek (PDF, 176 Kb)
Registration form German/Turkish (PDF, 167 Kb)

Online Registration
Registration form English
Registration form Greek
Registration form Turkish

Please send the deposit receipt including name of the examinee and examination type by mail, fax or e-mail to (christine.demetriou@nikosia.goethe.org )
Please note: Without deposit receipt the registration is not valid!

Examination date
11 June 2013: 9 a.m.

Registration date/registration deadline for examination:
Online, by post, fax or AKIS Express:

Information on exam preparation can also be obtained from the Language Course Office.

Examination fee:
€ 160

Examination preparation courses