German exams

A young woman browsing through an exam brochure. Photo: Goethe-Institut/Bettina Siegwart

Further information

Test your German

Test how „gut“ your German is: Are you just starting out, pretty good or really great? This test gives you a first orientation. 

Overview of levels
A1–C2

Our German courses are based on the levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Spouse immigration

The Goethe-Zertifikat A1 and all other higher level certificates (A2 to C2) provide suitable evidence of the language skills required for permission to be granted to join your husband or wife in Germany.