Typical fees and test dates for each German exam
Master the German Language: Your Complete Guide to Proficiency Tests: Typical fees and test dates for each German exam
Here is a summary of the typical fees and test dates for major German exams:
Goethe-Institut Exams (A1 to C2)
- Fees for adults range from about €139 for A1 to €359 for C2 levels.
- Examples: A1 (Start Deutsch 1) fee is €155, B1 fee is €259, B2 fee is €289, C1 is €349, and C2 Grand Diploma Standard (GDS) is €359.
- Test dates vary by location; Goethe-Institut centers offer multiple dates throughout the year.
- Course participants can get a 20% discount on exam fees except TestDaF and Goethe-Test PRO exams. 1, 2, 3
telc Exams (A1 to C2)
- Fees generally range between €120 and €180 depending on the level.
- For example, telc B1 is around €150, B2 is €150-€199, and C1 is about €180.
- Test dates are often monthly or bi-monthly, with specific enrollment deadlines.
- Locations like Berlin and Freiburg run scheduled exams multiple times per year.
- Oral and written parts are typically on consecutive days. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
TestDaF Exam
- Fee is typically around €215.
- Offered at designated centers multiple times a year.
- Essential for university admission in Germany. 10, 1
DSH Exam
- Fees vary by university, generally between about €80 and €250.
- Exam dates depend on the administering university’s schedule. 11, 10
Additional Notes
- Some exams like Goethe-Test PRO for professional German have specific conditions and fees.
- Exact exam dates and prices can differ slightly based on city and test center.
- Registration deadlines are usually a few weeks before the exam date. 5, 1, 4
If specific exam levels or cities are of interest, test dates can be provided more precisely.