Goethe-Zertifikat B1

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Ideal if you'd like to ...

  • attend a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) to qualify for admission to university in Germany
  • live and work in Germany
  • prove that you have successfully reached level B1
  • be issued with an official and internationally recognized certificate

The Goethe-Zertifikat B1 is a German exam for young people and adults. It certifies that candidates are independent users of the German language and corresponds to the third level (B1) on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Examination dates

Exam Date


 		 Registration


 		 Fee (Intern)
Current participants
of  Goethe-Institut Ghana		 Fee (Extern)
Old + non-participants of Goethe-Institut Ghana 		 Fee/
Module

 
12. + 13.03.2025 05.02.2025   (B1 Only) GHS 1,800 GHS 2,750 GHS 880
12. + 13.06.2025 07.05.2025   (B1 Only) GHS 1,800 GHS 2,750 GHS 880
03. + 04.09.2025 23.07.2025   (B1 Only) GHS 1,800 GHS 2,750 GHS 880
26. + 27.11.2025 15.10.2025   (B1 Only) GHS 1,800 GHS 2,750 GHS 880

Passing the exam demonstrates that you can ...

  • understand the main points of information in conversations and texts on familiar matters relating to work, school and leisure time, etc. when clear, standard language is used,
  • deal with most situations typically encountered when travelling in German-speaking countries,
  • express yourself simply and coherently when talking about familiar topics and areas of personal interest,
  • report on experiences and events, describe dreams, hopes and ambitions as well as make short statements and explanations.

Preparation

Practice materials

Accessible and interactive sample papers and practice exercises to help you prepare online are available here.

Further information

The requirements, contents of the exam and further information on the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 exam are available here: