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
Terms and conditions:
Fees need to be paid on/before enrollment deadline. In case of cancellation, you will be charged a 20 % administration fee. The remaining fee will be reimbursed.
For special testing days we will charge an additional administrative fee.
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Overview of Examinations
In 2012, the Goethe-Institut San Franciscco offers the following examinations:
| Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 Examination Fee: $ 50.00 |
May 22 and December 3 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 Examination Fee: $ 75.00 |
May 22 and December 3 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch 1 Examination Fee: $ 50.00 |
May 30 and December 4 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Start Deutsch 1 Examination Fee: $ 75.00 |
May 30 and December 4 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat B1: Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) Examination Fee: $ 100.00 |
May 31 and Dezember 5 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat B2 Examination Fee: $ 135.00 |
May 14 and December 7 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat C1 Examination Fee: $ 175.00 |
May 15 and December 6 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS) Examination Fee: $ 250.00 |
May 10 and November 29 |
For more information, please click on the link on the left side for the exam you are interested in.
