Goethe-Test PRO: German for professionals

The Goethe-Test PRO: German for Professionals is an adaptive German test. The result shows your language skills on a scale from A1 to C2 according to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

  • Digital German exam
  • Proof of German language skills for work
  • Digital certificate available immediately

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The Exam sections

The Goethe-Test PRO: German for Professionals consists of the exam sections reading and listening. The exam is conducted uniformly worldwide. The results are evaluated automatically. The test takes about 60 to 90 minutes.

Reading and Listening

Total duration: 60 to 90 minutes

Reading: You will read various texts such as e-mails, comments or information on topics related to everyday (working) life. You can understand the main information and important details.

Listening: You will hear conversations and statements from everyday (working) life. You can understand main ideas and important details.

Further Information

As a German learner, you would like to …

  • assess your own language level for your professional career realistically?

  • get suggestions for further training and suitable courses?

  • enclose a digital certificate of your German language skills with your application? 

As a company, you would like to …

  • realistically assess the German language skills of your staff?

  • quickly determine the language skills of applicants?

  • select tailored further training for your employees? 

You can book the Goethe Test PRO with us at the Goethe-Institut or take it at your own premises.

Requirements

The Goethe-Test PRO: German for Professionals is a German test for adults.
The Goethe-Institut exams are generally open to anyone and can be taken regardless of age or nationality.

  • The recommended age for the Goethe-Test PRO: German for Professionals is 16 years and above.

  • The Goethe-Test PRO: German for Professionals can be taken regardless of the level achieved. The adaptive test procedure means that the test is automatically adjusting to your language skills. There is no such thing as failing! You will receive a digital certificate showing the level you have achieved on the scale from A1 to C2 (CEFR) immediately after completing the test.

Exam preparation

Optimal preparation for the exam

Frequently asked questions

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