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Your step ahead. Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf (ZDfB).

Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf corresponds to level four (B2) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and calls for an independent command of the language.


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

  • make yourself understood appropriately in writing and verbally and react appropriately in everyday work situations
  • understand simple texts and draft routine correspondence relating to everyday corporate life.
Further information and exercises for the
Goethe-Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf (ZDfB)

    Material that can be downloaded

    Exam guidelines (PDF, 633 KB)
    Terms and conditions for exam administration (PDF, 593 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:
    Language Course Office

    At the Language Course Office you can also get information about the exam preperations. All examination venues world wide

    Examination Fee for course participants: R 1,300.00
    Examination Fee for external participants: R 1,300.00

    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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