Goethe-Zertifikat C1

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Ideal if you'd like to ...

prepare to study at a university or institution of higher education in Germany
demonstrate a very advanced knowledge of German for employment purposes
prepare to work in the medical sector
prove that you have successfully reached level C1
be issued with an official and internationally recognized certificate

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

Examination dates

Exam Date	Registration	Fee
01.04.2021	22.- 26.02.2021	GHS 480
30.06.2021	24.- 28.05.2021	GHS 480
24.09.2021	16.- 20.08.2021	GHS 480
17.12.2021	15.- 19.11.2021	GHS 480

Passing the exam demonstrates that you can ...

understand a wide range of challenging, longer texts as well as grasp implicit meanings,
express yourself spontaneously and fluently without frequently having to search for words,
use the language effectively and flexibly in your social and professional life or during training or your studies,
make clear, structured and detailed statements on complex topics.

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.