Goethe-Zertifikat B2

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Ideal if you’d like to ...

  • prepare to study at a university or institution of higher education in Germany
  • provide evidence of your advanced German skills for a job application
  • prepare to work in the medical field in Germany
  • provide evidence that you have successfully passed Level B2
  • hold an official, internationally recognised certificate

The Goethe-Zertifikat B2 is a German exam for young people and adults. It certifies that candidates have acquired advanced language skills and corresponds to the fourth level (B2) of 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
 
14. + 17.03.2025 06.02.2025   (B2 Only) GHS 1,700 GHS 2,500 GHS 840
16. + 17.06.2025    08.05.2025   (B2 Only) GHS 1,700 GHS 2,500  GHS 840
05. + 08.09.2025 24.07.2025   (B2 Only) GHS 1,700 GHS 2,500 GHS 840
28.11 + 01.12.2025 16.10.2025   (B2 Only) GHS 1,700 GHS 2,500 GHS 840

Passing the exam demonstrates that you can ...

  • understand the main contents of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics, as well as technical discussions in your own area of specialization,
  • communicate so spontaneously and fluently that a normal conversation with native speakers is readily possible without a great deal of effort on either side,
  • express your opinion on current issues in a clear and detailed manner, explain your position on a current issue and state the benefits and drawbacks of various options.

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 B2 exam are available here: