DTZ, Goethe or telc B1 for citizenship? 🤔
For naturalisation you need German at B1. Which certificate should you take? What learners and guides say: DTZ B1 · Named by BAMF as proof. Usually taken at the end of the Integrationskurs. Goethe-Zertifikat B1 · Modular: you can take Lesen, Hören, Schreiben, Sprechen separately and retake only the module you failed. Each needs 60%. · Speaking in pairs with 15 minutes of preparation. telc Deutsch B1 · Written and oral parts must each reach 60%. · Speaking in pairs with 20 minutes of preparation. · Within 12 months you can retake only the written or only the oral part. What people report: · One applicant in Berlin submitted a telc B1 certificate from 2023 and received citizenship in 2024. · A language school's guide lists DTZ, Goethe and telc B1 as common proofs, but also says your local Einbürgerungsbehörde has the final word. Tip: before you pay €200+ for an exam, ask your Einbürgerungsbehörde (in writing if possible) which certificates they accept. Then choose by format: modular retakes (Goethe) or two big blocks (telc). Sources: https://www.arbeitnow.com/blog/applying-for-german-citizenship · https://smartergerman.com/blog/b1-german-for-citizenship/ · https://www.telc.net/en/language-examinations/certificate-exams/german/certificate-german-telc-german-b1/
17.9.2026 · 19 Aufrufe
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