Goethe-Zertifikat C1

The Goethe-Zertifikat C1 is a German exam for adults. It certifies that candidates have acquired advanced language skills and corresponds to the fifth level (C1) of the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Testing locations

You can sit the exam in Germany, at one of the Goethe-Instituts located around the world or with one of our exam partners situated in your area. Select the country in which you would like to take the exam to find out about the options available to you there. Please contact the exam centre of your choice directly to enquire about available dates and prices.

Passing the exam demonstrates that you can ...

• use the German language effectively and flexibly in public, academic and vocational context,
• understand a wide range of complex, longer texts including appreciation of implicit meanings,
• produce well-structured and detailed texts on a range of complex topics,
• express yourself spontaneously and fluently and argue a position convincingly.

Please contact your university, institution of higher education or preparatory course provider before your course of study is due to begin to find out if the Goethe-Zertifikat C1 is able to grant you exemption from taking a language entrance test for foreign students.