German : available examinations
Goethe-Institut levels |
GER* equivalent |
Goethe-Instituts examinations |
A 1.1 A 1.2 A 1.3 A 1.4 |
A1 |
Fit in Deutsch 1
Start Deutsch 1 |
A 2.1 A 2.2 A 2.3 A 2.4 |
A2 |
Fit in Deutsch 2
Start Deutsch 2 |
B 1.1 B 1.2 B 1.3 B 1.4 |
B1 |
Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche
Zertifikat Deutsch |
B 1.1 B 1.2 B 1.3 B 1.4 |
B1+ | |
B 2.1 B 2.2 B 2.3 B 2.4 B 2.5 B 2.6 |
B2 |
Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf
Goethe-Zertifikat B2 Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache |
C 1.1 C 1.2 C 1.3 C 1.4 |
C1 |
Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch
Goethe-Zertifikat C1 Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache |
C 2 | C2 |
Goethe-Zertifikat C2 :
Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom |
Name of the exam |
Duration & information | Venue | Exam fee |
DSH - Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber German Language Test for College Admission for Foreign Students |
Similar to the TestDaF; administered in Germany and by some licensed schools. The DSH examination is used to prove a foreign student's ability to understand lectures and study at a German university. | Each university in Germany.March / September Note that, unlike the TestDaf, the DSH may be retaken only once |
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ZD Zertifikat Deutsch Certificate Germanor working Knowledge |
Internationally recognized proof of a basic working knowledge of the German language. must be able to deal with everyday situations and have a command of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary. Students who have taken about 500-600 class hours can register for the exam. As a rule the ZD is offered one to six times per year, depending on location. | Goethe-Institut Thailand
18/1 Soi Goethe, Sathorn 1 Bangkok 10120 Thailand Tel: + 66 22 870942/4 Fax: + 66 22 87 1829 |
A1: Start Deutsch1 2,700 THB A1: Fit in Deutsch1 2,700 THB A2: Start Deutsch2 2,900 THB A2: Fit in Deutsch2 2,900 THB B1: Zertifikat Deutsch 4,900 THB B2: 9,000 THB C1: 11,000 THB |
TestDaF - Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache Test (of) German as a Foreign Language |
The TestDaF is a German language proficiency test recognized by the German government. The TestDaF is most commonly taken by people who want to study at the university level in Germany. | Goethe
http://www.testdaf.de/index.php |
130,- EUR (payable in THB on daily rate) |
GDS - Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom Advanced German Language Diploma C2 |
Four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking), structural competence and dictation. In addition to spoken fluency, candidates will need advanced grammatical ability and be capable of preparing texts and discussing issues about German literature, natural sciences and economics. | Goethe Institute in Bangkok | 13,000 THBB |
PWD - Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International International Test for Business German |
Intermediate/advanced level, should have completed 600-800 hours of instruction in German business and economics, and a course in intermediate business German and preferably an advanced language course. | Bangkok
Students are tested on subject terminology, comprehension, business letter standards and proper public relations. The examination has both written and oral components. |
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ZDfB - Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf Certificate German for Business |
A special German test aimed at business professionals. The ZDfB is specifically for those students interested in business relations. Students should have already completed an intermediate level course in German and additional courses in business. | Bangkok
BULATS. This is how it works : BULATS is a computerized test. All participants begin the test at the same level. Based on the test-taker’s answer, the BULATS program chooses the next question, and so on. This allows the difficulty level to automatically adjust to the language skills of the test-taker. |
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Immigration of Spouses the “Sprachnachweis” for husbands or wives joining his or her spouse in Germany. | Sample exam
http://www.goethe.de/lrn/prj/egn/sd1/mat/enindex.htm |
Hotline Ehegattennachzug: + 49 89 15921-619
Dienstag–Donnerstag: 09.00–17.00 Uhr, Freitag: 08:00 - 13:00 Uhr Frau Gisela Hübner Hotline : + 49 89 15921-619 Tuesday–Thursday : 09.00–17.00, Friday : 08:00 - 13:00 Miss Gisela Hübner |
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On DaF | http://www.goethe.de/ins/th/ban/lrn/prf/odf/enindex.htm | 900 THB |