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).

  • Prove your German language skills for business
  • Computer-based German test
  • Digital certificate available immediately

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Exam modules

The Goethe-Test PRO: German for Professionals consists of the reading and listening modules. The test follows a standardized format worldwide. The results are evaluated automatically. The test takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes.

Reading and Listening

Total duration: 60 to 90 minutes

Reading: You read various texts such as emails, comments or information on topics from everyday (professional) life. You can understand main information and important details.

Listening: You listen to conversations and statements from everyday (professional) life. You can understand main statements and important details.

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As a German learner, would you like to …

  • realistically assess your own language level for your career?

  • receive suggestions for further practice and suitable courses?

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

As a company, would you like to …

  • realistically assess your staff's German language skills? You can book the Goethe Test PRO with us at the Goethe Institute or take it directly at your location.

  • quickly determine the language skills of applicants?

  • select training courses tailored to your employees?

Exam information

Exam guideline(PDF, 274 KB)

Requirements

The Goethe-Test PRO: German for Professionals is a German test for adults. The Goethe-Institut's exams are available to anyone interested and can be taken regardless of whether they have reached a minimum age or whether they hold German citizenship.

  • For Goethe-Test PRO: German for Professionals an age of 16 or older is recommended.

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

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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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