Goethe-Zertifikat B2

Ideal if you’d like to ...

prepare to study at a university or institution of higher education in Germany
provide evidence of your advanced German skills for a job application
prepare to work in the medical field in Germany
provide evidence that you have successfully passed Level B2
hold an official, internationally recognised certificate

The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is a German exam for young people and adults. It certifies that candidates have acquired advanced language skills and corresponds to the fourth level (B2) of the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Passing the exam demonstrates that you can ...

understand the main contents of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics, as well as technical discussions in your own area of specialization,
communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is readily possible without a great deal of effort on either side,
express your opinion on current issues in a clear and detailed manner, explain your position on a current issue and state the benefits and drawbacks of various options.

Exam dates

*) The cheaper price displayed applies if you have already participated in a German language course at the Goethe Institute in the past six months. The six months refer to the period between when the language course ended and the date of the German language exam. In this case, the price will change automatically during the booking procedure. If not, please contact the course office.

In Hanoi
Waiting list for exams

In case you want to take an exam but have not been able to register successfully yet, you can provide your personal information on the waiting list below, so that the Examination Board can contact you if an additional exam slot becomes available.

Important notes on exam registration at the Goethe-Institut Hanoi

Recently, we received reports of cases where fraudsters impersonate staff of the Goethe-Institut to deceive and financially harm exam candidates. To ensure your safety when booking exams, please pay attention to the following advice: