General Exam Information

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Do you need certification or a diploma for work, study or a visa? Would you like to know the level of your knowledge of German? There are numerous internationally recognized proficiency exams available through our institute. Explore your options on our GERMAN EXAMS OVERVIEW.
 

Exam Schedule

If you wish to enrol into our Goethe-Zertifikat examinations, please visit EXAM SCHEDULE to search for available exam timeslots in Hong Kong.
 

Registration Process

  • Exam enrolment is only available within the designated period, and places will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis (both for internal and external candidates).
  • You may enrol at our reception and settle the exam fee by cash or with bank card (EPS) in HKD; or enrol online* by paying with credit card in EUR.
  • You will receive an exam confirmation upon successful enrolment. Please keep it intact and bring it along on the day of examination.
*Kindly note when enrolling online with your credit card: As of March 15, 2021, this is an international transaction for which your bank may charge fees. The Goethe-Institut cannot refund any processing fees charged by your credit card provider.
 

On the Exam Day

  • Our examination centre is located at:
Goethe-Institut Hongkong
13-14/F Hong Kong Arts Centre,
2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

 
  • You are reminded to bring along your EXAM CONFIRMATION, PASSPORT and HKID CARD to the examination venue. Please make sure that your information is written in Latin letters.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of examination. 

 

Term and Conditions for Exam Participants at Goethe-Institut Hongkong

The following terms and conditions of Goethe-Institut Hongkong apply alongside the official Goethe-Institut’s Exam Guidelines and Terms and Conditions for Exam Administration (available online at www.goethe.de/exams) in their most current version valid at the time of enrolment.