Learning German: Examinations

Do you need certification or a diploma for work, study or a visa? Would you like to know the level of your knowledge of German?
There are numerous internationally recognized proficiency exams available through our institute.

The overview of Goethe-Institut examination and course levels can tell you which exam is designed for which level.

Detailed information on Goethe-Institut examinations and sample tests can be found on our central site:
Detailed examination descriptions

Following a recent change in the law, foreign spouses of German citizens and of foreign nationals living in Germany are now only able to obtain a residence permit if they can hold at least simple conversations in German. Foreign nationals wishing to move to Germany to live with their spouse must therefore be able to demonstrate basic skills in the German language before they arrive. This can also be verified with the certifictaion "Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1".