Hard to beat. Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP).

The Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP) and the Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS) both call for very highly advanced linguistic skills. The C2 exam corresponds to the sixth and highest level (C2) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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

• easily understand everything you read and hear in German,
• summarize information from various written and spoken sources, logically recounting the reasons and explanations,
• spontaneously express yourself with great fluency and accuracy and formulate the right nuances in meaning even when dealing with complex topics,
• analyze literary texts and answer demanding questions about them.

Further information and exercises for the
Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (ZOP)

Exam guidelines (PDF, 633 KB)
Terms and conditions for exam administration (PDF, 605 KB)
Supplement to the terms and conditions for exam participants with
   special needs (PDF, 594 KB)
Information for examination candidates with special needs (PDF, 61 KB)

Registration in person:

• Please note that the results will NOT be given on phone.
• Examination fee to be paid in cash only.
• Proof of Identity is must - Passport, driving license or a PAN card is accepted. Without proof of Identity, the student will not be allowed to write the examination.
• No refund, no adjustment of examination fees
• A proof of age and two stamp size photos are required at the time of registration.
• Certificates should be collected within 2 months after the announcement of the result. We would not be responsible for the same thereafter.
• Pass percentage is 60 % to go to the next level.
• No duplicate certificate will be issued.

Language Course Office
The Language Course Office will also provide you with information on preparing for the examination.