Examinations: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom

The Große Deutsche Sprachdiplom (GDS) requires more advanced language skills than any other examination offered by the Goethe-Institut. It exceeds the 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, you will be able to do the following, for example:

• prove that you have excellent language skills,
• perform a linguistic and stylistic analysis of both literary and scientific texts and satisfactorily answer questions on them,
• master standard German to the highest level.

Further information and exercises for the
Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)

Registration:

• Language Exam Registration Form (PDF, 94 KB)

• Please fill out registration form and return to:
  Goethe-Institut Boston
  Language Department
  170 Beacon St.
  Boston, MA 02116

Examination Fee:

• $300, due at time of registration
  
• Payment can be made with check (made out to "Goethe-Institut Boston") or with credit card (Visa, Mastercard). Credit card information can be called-in directly at 617.262.6050 x.20.

Exam Preparation:

• Familiarize yourself with the structure of the exam
• Utilize online practice exam materials and learn where you can order additional sample exams
• Periodically the Goethe-Institut Boston offers exam preparation workshops.