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.
The examination results will be available at the earliest 10 days after the day of examination.

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 2013, the Goethe-Institut San Franciscco offers the following examinations: 

    Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1
    Examination Fee: $ 50.00
    May 6
    Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1
    Examination Fee: $ 75.00
    April 15
    Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1
    Examination Fee: $ 75.00
    October 14
    Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch 2
    Examination Fee: $ 50.00
    May 9
    Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Start Deutsch 2
    Examination Fee: $ 75.00
    April 18
    Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Start Deutsch 2
    Examination Fee: $ 75.00
    October 17
    Goethe-Zertifikat B1: ZD für Jugendliche
    Examination Fee: $ 100.00
    May 13
    Goethe-Zertifikat B1: Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD)
    Examination Fee: $ 120.00
    April 22
    Goethe-Zertifikat B1: Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD)
    Examination Fee: $ 120.00
    October 21
    Goethe-Zertifikat B2
    Examination Fee: $ 135.00
    April 25
    Goethe-Zertifikat B2
    Examination Fee: $ 135.00
    October 24
    Goethe-Zertifikat C1
    Examination Fee: $ 175.00
    April 29
    Goethe-Zertifikat C1
    Examination Fee: $ 175.00
    October 28
    Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
    Examination Fee: $ 250.00
    May 2
    Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
    Examination Fee: $ 250.00
    October 30

    For more information, please click on the link on the left side for the exam you are interested in.

    Examinations offered by the Goethe-Institut

    Detailed examination descriptions

    Accessible exam training materials

    Online practice exam for those interested in a German exam for beginners to advanced (A1 – C1) – fully accessible and therefore especially suited for people with disabilities

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