German exams

Goethe-Zertifikat B1

Goethe-Zertifikat B2

Goethe-Zertifikat C1

Goethe-Zertifikat C2

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Frequently asked questions

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

Exam Dates & Fees 2024

Please Note: Exam Registration

  • All candidates should come in person for registrations
  • All payments should be made in cash

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 from September 2023 onwards.

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 5-6 weeks from the exam date 

Certificates can be collected three days after the results have been released. 

Certificate Collection Schedule at the Seminar Room:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesdays: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Please ensure you bring the following required documents:

  • Exam receipt
  • National Identity Card (NIC) or passport

If a third person will be coming to collect the candidate's certificate, please notify the language course office in writing at info-colombo@goethe.de. Kindly include the full name and NIC of the individual who will be collecting the certificate, and ensure that the bearer can provide proper identification when picking up the certificate.