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German exams at the Goethe-Institut

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In Germany, the Goethe-Institut offers exams at twelve locations across all six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). These range from A1–A2 for beginners, through B1–B2 for intermediate learners, to C1 and C2, which certify highly advanced to near-native proficiency. You can take the exams with or without a prior language course, allowing you to start at the level that matches your current skills.
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You don't want to leave anything to chance for your exam? Let the Goethe-Institut, the developer of the Goethe-Zertifikate, prepare you for your next German exam. Since every person learns differently, the Goethe-Institut offers different preparation formats. Depending on whether you prefer to prepare in a group with other participants or individually online, you can choose between two preparation courses:

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