German exams

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Our German exams

Do you require evidence of your German language skills that is recognised all over the world? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! We run German exams for all levels of ability, ranging from A1 to C2.

Advice and information

Goethe-Zertifikat A1

Goethe-Zertifikat A2

Goethe-Zertifikat B1

Goethe-Zertifikat B2

Further information

Accessible practice exercises

We provide practice materials and sample exams for all our German exams. These are fully accessible and therefore suitable for people with disabilities.

Quality standards

More than 230,000 satisfied customers a year thanks to the Goethe-Institut’s certificates being accepted around the world as valid evidence of an individual’s language skills.

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.

Frequently asked questions

We will inform you here about frequently asked questions on the examinations of the Goethe-Institut.

Examination Dates and Examination Fees 2026

Please Note: Internal Students

Internal students who have not been on a course with us for more than six months or where the last examination is more than six months will be considered as external candidates.

Exam Results / Certificate Collection

Please be advised that the examination results will be released online as follows:

A1 & A2 : within 2-3 weeks from the exam date
B1 & B2 : within 3-4 weeks from the exam date

Please note:

From May 2024 onwards exam candidates will receive their exam certificates in digital format ONLY on meingoethe.de accessible with their personal logins.
Exam candidates who took their exams before May 2024 may collect their certificates in person by appointment from the Goethe-Institut Sri Lanka. To make an appointment, please write to: info-colombo@goethe.de mentioning the participant number, exam date and exam level.

GOETHE-INSTITUT EXAM GUIDELINES

Please read the Goethe-Institut exam guidelines carefully before registering for or attending an examination.

Goethe-Institut Exam Guidelines(PDF, 266 KB)