Exam Preparation and Exams

Participants who would like to study at a university in Germany or need to verify their German language abilities can complete a language test at did deutsch-institut. Our exam preparation courses can prepare you for the TestDaF, telc C1 Hochschule, telc B1 and telc B2, as well as the Goethe B2 and C1 Certificates.

 

Preparation Courses for TestDaF, telc or Goethe certificates

TestDaF Preparation Course

Age Group:
from 17 years

Lessons per week:
10 x 45 minutes

Course Levels:
B2 - C2

Duration:
4 weeks

Start dates:
6 dates per year

Students per class:
approx. 10 - 15

Course Description:

  • Focused preparation for the TestDaF exam.
  • With the help of extensive practice exercises, participants intensify their German language knowledge and skills.
  • Participants become familiar with the test format.
  • You learn strategies to help successfully complete test tasks. 
  • Overcome your test anxiety with help from our experienced teachers.

TestDaF exam

  • You can take the TestDaF exam six different times throughout the year.
  • The exam is given at the did deutsch-institut Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. Our schools are licensed testing centers.
  • The TestDaF is recognized by universities as proof of foreign applicants' German language ability.
  • The exam consists of four parts: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression.
  • You can register for the TestDaF exam either at did deutsch-institut or online at www.testdaf.de
  • Please bring your identification card or passport along! The testing fee must be paid at the time of registration.

TestDaF exam results

  • When completed, the exam documents will be sent to the TestDaF Institute.
  • After 6 - 7 weeks, the results of the exam will be available on the TestDaF web portal.

TestDaF Prices and Dates

NoPreparation CourseCourse Price*Test Registration untillDate of ExamExam Fee
DT16.01. - 10.02.23500,- €06.02.2314.02.23210,- €
T11806.02. - 03.03.23500,- €09.02.2309.03.23215,- €
DT13.03. - 06.04.23500,- €03.04.2311.04.23210,- €
T11911.04. - 05.05.23500,- €13.04.2311.05.23215,- €
DT15.05. - 09.06.23500,- €05.06.2313.06.23210,- €
T12011.09. - 06.10.23500,- €13.09.2311.10.23215,- €

* Further information:

  • Course price in combination with at least 2-week Standard, Intensive or Premium course: 400 €
  • Course booking does not include exam registration and does not guarantee an exam spot
  • If the number of participants on one course is under 3, did deutsch-institut reserves the right to reduce the weekly lessons by 50% or offer the course online.

telc Preparation Course

Age Group:
from 17 years

Lessons per week:
5 x 45 minutes

Course Levels:
B1 - C2

Duration:
4 weeks

Start dates:
every month

Students per class:
approx. 10 - 15

Course Description:

  • Focused, compact preparation for the telc exam
  • Become familiar with the test format through practice exercises
  • Train the necessary skills leading to successful completion of the examination
  • The course takes place Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
  • Ideal extension of Standard and Intensive Course

telc exams

  • telc language certificates document your language proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
  • telc German exams are recognized worldwide and serve as proof for vocational training, university study or work in Germany.
  • The telc exams B1, B2, C1 and telc C1 University are administered at did deutsch institut Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg or Munich.
  • We administer the level C2 telc test up to two times per year. 
  • We offer telc A1 and A2 for groups, on request, by arrangement.

telc exam results

  • When completed, the exam documents will be sent to the telc Institute.
  • After 4 to 5 weeks, the results of the exam will be available.
  • The telc language certificate can be picked up at did deutsch-insitut.

telc Examination Dates

telc A1, telc A2, telc C2for closed groups only upon request
2022 telc B1, telc B2, telc C1, telc C1 Hochschule

26.01., 23.02., 30.03., 27.04., 25.05., 29.06., 27.07., 24.08., 28.09., 26.10., 23.11., 14.12.

2023 telc B1, telc B2, telc C1, telc C1 Hochschule25.01., 22.02., 29.03., 26.04., 24.05., 28.06., 26.07., 30.08., 27.09., 25.10., 29.11., 20.12.

telc Preparation Course Dates

Preparation courses marked with * are only available at course locations marked with * (i.e., the telc C2 preparation course in July will only be held in Berlin, and not in Frankfurt, Hamburg or Munich).

MonthDatesPreperation CoursesAvailable in
September05.09. - 28.09.22telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
October04.10. - 26.10.22telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
November31.10. - 23.11.22telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
December21.11. - 14.12.22telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
MonthDatesPreperation CoursesAvailable in
January02.01. - 24.01.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
February30.01. - 21.02.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
March06.03. - 28.03.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
April03.04. - 25.04.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
May02.05. - 23.05.22telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
June05.06. - 27.06.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
July03.07. - 25.07.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
August07.08. - 29.08.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
September04.09. - 26.09.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
October02.10. - 24.10.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
November06.11. - 28.11.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
December27.11. - 19.12.23telc B1, telc B2, telc C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München

telc Prices

Course only (4 weeks/20 lessons)375 €
Combination Course Standard1175 €
Combination Course Intensiv1375 €
Teaching materials25 €
telc exam A1 or A2135 €
telc exam B1 or B2 *175 €
telc exam C1, C1 Hochschule or C2 *215 €
* Discount for course participants- 25 €

Further information:

  • Please note that we require a minimum of three students per level to proceed with the exam. did deutsch-institut reserves the
    right to cancel the exam 20 days prior to the exam date, in case the minimum number of students is not met.
  • Cancellation policy: If you wish to cancel your participation at the telc exam at least 20 days prior to the exam, did deutsch-institut
    will refund your exam fee but has to charge 25 euro of service fee. There will be no fee refund if you cancel your participation less than 20 days before the exam date.
  • Course booking does not include exam registration and does not guarantee an exam spot
  • If the number of participants on one course is under 2, did deutsch-institut reserves the right to reduce the weekly lessons by 50% and replace those lessons with individual tuition.

Goethe B2 + C1 Examination Training

Age Group:
from 17 years

Lessons per week:
6 x 45 minutes

Course Levels:
B2 - C1

Duration:
3 weeks

Start dates:
every month

Students per class:
approx. 10 - 15

Course Description:

  • Targeted preparation for the Goethe Institute German language exams Goethe Certificate B2 and Goethe Certificate C1.
  • Become familiar with the test format through examples.
  • Simulate individual test sections with our teachers.
  • The preparation courses will be offered alongside Standard or Intensive courses.
  • The exam preparation if held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

Goethe exams

  • Participant is responsible for test registration personally.
  • Please note, the number of exam spots is limited so you must register in a timely manner.
  • It is possible to register online and pay the exam fees directly.
  • Please register for the exam through the Goethe Institute's Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg or Munich websites.
  • You will receive test results from the Goethe Institute.

Goethe B2 + C1 Exam Training Dates

MonthDatesPreperation CoursesAvailable in
August01.08. - 19.08.22Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
September05.09. - 23.09.22Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
October04.10. 21.10.22Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
November31.10. - 18.11.22Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
December28.11. - 16.12.22Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
MonthDatesPreperation CoursesAvailable in
January02.01. - 21.01.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
February30.01. - 18.02.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
March06.03. - 24.03.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
April03.04. - 21.04.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
May02.05. - 19.05.22Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
June05.06. - 23.06.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
July03.07. - 21.07.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
August07.08. - 25.08.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
September04.09. - 22.09.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
October02.10. - 20.10.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
November06.11. - 24.11.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München
December27.11. - 15.12.23Goethe B2, Goethe C1Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, München

Goethe-Zertifikat B2 + C1 Examination training prices

Course only (3 weeks/18 lessons)375 €
Combination Course Standard975 €
Combination Course Intensive1125 €
Teaching materials25 €

Further information:
If the number of participants on one course is under 2, did deutsch-institut reserves the right to reduce the weekly lessons by 50% and replace those lessons with individual tuition.