Do you require internationally recognised certification of your German language skills? We offer German exams at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): from A1 for beginners to C2 for the highest language level. Our exams take place four times a year: in February, June, September, October and November. Next dates: June 13 June 2025 (A1/B1) 20 June 2025 (A2/B2) 27 June 2025 (C1/C2) Registration deadline for these exams : no later than 31 May 2025 (A1/B1), 7 June 2025 (A2/B2) oder 14 June 2025 (C1/C2) September 12 September 2025 (A1/B1) 19 September 2025 (A2/B2) Registration deadline for these exams : no later than 29 August 2025 (A1/B1) oder 5 September 2025 (A2/B2) Oktober 10 Oktober 2025 (C1/C2) Registration deadline for these exams : no later than 26 September 2025 (C1/C2) November 14 November 2025 (A1/B1) 21 November 2025 (A2/B2) Registration deadline for these exams : no later than 31 Oktober 2025 (A1/B1) oder 7 November 2025 (A2/B2) Dates & prices Goethe-Certificates levels A1-C2, 2025 (PDF, 133 KB) Explanation: Prices *internal apply to course participants of the Goethe-Institut Brussels. The B1 and B2 examinations are now only conducted digitally, i.e. the examination takes place digitally at the Goethe-Institut Brussels. You will receive the necessary technical equipment for this day from the Goethe-Institut. Please note that a "German" keyboard will be used (QWERTZU keyboard). TestDAF: Next dates: 26 March 2025 Registration deadline: 02 November 2024 - 13 March 2025 03 June 2025 Registration deadline: 06 January- 23 May 2025 TestDAF

Registration for an exam

You can register online by going to the applicable exam. German exams The B1, B2 and C2 are modular exams. The modules do not have to be sat at the same time. Individual modules can be booked online.

“English is a must, German is a plus.” We provide teachers at Belgian schools with the opportunity to take Goethe-Institut certificates on site. There must be a minimum of 22 exam candidates.

Examination regulations

By enrolling in one of our examinations via the Internet, you accept the following examination regulations: Examination regulations of the Goethe-Institut

Advice and information

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Dear course and exam participants!

The Goethe-Institut language course office will be closed on Friday 18 and Monday 21 April.
Your messages will not be processed, but you can still book courses and exams and complete our online placement test. We will be back from 22 April and will process your enquiries as quickly as possible.

We wish you happy holidays!

Your team at the Goethe Sprachkursbüro

our exams

German has the most native speakers in the European Union. Alongside English, German plays a key role as a language of business and culture and provides improved opportunities on the employment market – including in Belgium!

A German certificate from the Goethe-Institut attests language skills worldwide at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

REQUIREMENTS

All Goethe-Institut examinations can also be taken by external candidates if they have the appropriate language level. Attending a preparatory course is nevertheless recommended. We will be happy to advise you!