Exam Domains

1 Lesen — Reading (complex newspaper and magazine texts, correspondence, reports) 25%

2 Hören — Listening (extended interviews, discussions, lectures, debates) 25%

3 Schreiben — Writing (formal email/letter, argumentative text on current topic) 25%

4 Sprechen — Speaking (present a complex topic, debate with partner, negotiate) 25%

Exam Details

Online ProctoringNot available

ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID (passport or national identity card) required at all exam centres.

RenewalNot required -- All Goethe-Zertifikat certificates have lifetime validity — they do not expire.

PrerequisitesNone; recommended ~500 hours of German study. Often required for university admission in German-speaking countries alongside TestDaF. (recommended)

Retake PolicyNo official limit on retakes. Candidates may re-sit at the next available exam date after a failed attempt.

LanguagesGerman

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