The Goethe-Zertifikat is an official German-language qualification issued by the Goethe-Institut, the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. It certifies your language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is recognized worldwide by universities, employers and authorities, for example for study, work or residency purposes.

PrepDeutsch covers CEFR levels A1, A2, B1 and B2, from complete beginner to independent advanced user. If you are not sure of your level, you can take our free placement test, which points you to the most suitable level. You can then start your preparation at the right place without wasting time.

The placement test is completely free, and you can start it without creating an account. It assesses your skills through a series of questions of increasing difficulty and then estimates your CEFR level (from A1 to B2). At the end, you receive a clear recommendation on which level to begin your preparation with.

The Goethe-Zertifikat exam consists of four modules: Hören (listening), Lesen (reading), Schreiben (writing) and Sprechen (speaking). Each module tests a separate skill, and you need to reach at least 60% of the points to pass. PrepDeutsch mirrors this format so you can practice under realistic conditions.

Yes, the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 and B2 exams are modular. This means you can take and pass each module (Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, Sprechen) separately, in the same session or across different sessions. This lets you focus on the modules you still need to complete.