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German exams

Do you need internationally recognized proof of your German language skills? Take a German exam at the Goethe-Institut at levels A1 to C2 and receive your certificate.

We recommend these exams for ages 16 and up, and the C2 exam for 18 and up. Please review the individual exams for further information.

A2 Goethe-Zertifikat A2

The exam confirms basic language skills at level A2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free A2 exam training.

B1 Goethe-Zertifikat B1

The exam confirms intermediate language skills at level B1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free B1 exam training.

B2 Goethe-Zertifikat B2

The exam confirms intermediate language skills at level B2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free B2 exam training.

C1 Goethe-Zertifikat C1

The exam confirms advanced language skills at level C1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free C1 exam training.

C2 Goethe-Zertifikat C2

The exam confirms highly advanced language skills at level C2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free C2 exam training.

For work

Goethe-Test PRO

The adaptive German test confirms listening and reading language skills for work-related purposes on a scale from A1 to C2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the test with the free demo version.

For university study

TestDaF

The TestDaF is a language exam at an advanced level. It covers levels B2 to C1 (GeR). Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free practice materials.

Depending on the level, the recommended age for these exams ranges from 10 to 16. Please review the individual exams for further information.

B1 Goethe-Zertifikat B1

The exam confirms intermediate language skills at level B1. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free B1 exam training.

B2 Goethe-Zertifikat B2

The exam confirms intermediate language skills at level B2. Book your exam appointment here and prepare for the exam with the free B2 exam training.

Exam preparation

Best preparation for the exam

Online exam trainings

Free practice materials for your exam preparation: online, interactive, and accessible.

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Practice materials on site

Check out additional practice materials and German-language media such as books and films at our on-site library in New York City.

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Test your German

Not sure which test is right for you? This test will give you some initial guidance.

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More information

Levels A1–C2

Get an overview of the levels A1 to C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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Quality standards

What makes a good exam? Learn more about how we continually ensure and certify the quality of our tests.

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Computer-based exams

Would you like to take the exam on a laptop? We offer selected exams on laptops at our institutes. You can find further information and tutorials here.

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Frequently asked questions

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German exams

Do you need an internationally recognized certificate? We offer German exams at all levels from A1 to C2.

German courses

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