German

Goethe

Goethe-Zertifikat — German Language Exam

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Internationally recognized German-language certificates from the Goethe-Institut, offered at every CEFR level from A1 to C2.

Exam fee

$150–$250

Results in

2–4 weeks

Skills tested

Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking

Question type

Mixed + free response

Levels

A1 to C2 (CEFR)

Scoring

/100, pass 60

Speaking

Tested

Result validity

No expiry

Test format

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Lesen

Alltagstexte

~3 Teile

~40 min (von 65)

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Meinungs- und Argumentationstexte

~2 Teile

~25 min (von 65)

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Hören

Ansagen und Gespräche

~2 Teile

~20 min (von 40)

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Interviews und Diskussionen

~2 Teile

~20 min (von 40)

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Schreiben

Persönliche und formelle Briefe

2 Aufgaben

~30 min (von 60)

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Forumsbeitrag / Meinung

1 Aufgabe

~30 min (von 60)

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Sprechen

Strukturierte Präsentation

1 Teil

~10 min Vorb. + ~3 min

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Gemeinsam etwas planen

1 Teil

~5 min

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Total

4 skills

~3 hours

Structure shown is for the B1 level. Parts and timing vary across the CEFR A1–C2 levels.

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