Goethe language examination

Examination dates 2026/2027 and registration

 Registration

  • Goethe-Zertifikat B1
    Exam date Registration deadline
    14.11.2026 14.10.2026
    27.02.2027 27.01.2027
    22.05.2027 02.05.2027
    03.07.2027 03.06.2027
    27.11.2027 27.10.2027
  • Goethe-Zertifikat B2
    Exam date Registration deadline
    14.11.2026 14.10.2026
    16.01.2027 16.12.2026
    27.02.2027 27.01.2027
    17.04.2027 17.03.2027
    22.05.2027 02.05.2027
    03.07.2027 03.06.2027
    27.11.2027 27.10.2027
  • Goethe-Zertifikat C1
    Exam date Registration deadline
    14.11.2026 14.10.2026
    27.02.2027 27.01.2027
    22.05.2027 02.05.2027
    03.07.2027 03.06.2027
    27.11.2027 27.10.2027

Exam participants with special needs can register for the sessions in January, February, April and May until the official registration deadline.

Examination dates 2027

Further guidance

  • Examination dates and price changes are expressly reserved.
  • Registration is only valid upon payment of the examination fee.
  • Confirmation of registration will be sent via email. A letter of invitation with detailed information about the exam day will be sent to you by post about 5 days before the exam.
  • Typically, you will receive your exam results approximately 10 days after the exam.
  • An overall certificate can be issued if all four modules have been passed within one year at the same exam centre and in the same version (adults or young learners).