Goethe language examination

Examination dates 2025/26 and registration

 Registration

  • Goethe-Zertifikat B1
    Exam date Registration deadline
    15.11.2025 15.10.2025
    28.02.2026 28.01.2026
    23.05.2026 23.04.2026
    22.08.2026 22.07.2026
    14.11.2026 14.10.2026
  • Goethe-Zertifikat B2
    Exam date Registration deadline
    15.11.2025 15.10.2025
    17.01.2026 17.12.2025
    28.02.2026 28.01.2026
    18.04.2026 18.03.2026
    23.05.2026 23.04.2026
    22.08.2026 22.07.2026
    14.11.2026 14.10.2026
  • Goethe-Zertifikat C1
    Exam date Registration deadline
    15.11.2025 15.10.2025
    28.02.2026 28.01.2026
    23.05.2026 23.04.2026
    22.08.2026 22.07.2026
    14.11.2026 14.10.2026

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

Download all examination dates 2025

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 10 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).