What is the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?
The B1 certificates for living and working in Germany. Goethe is modular; telc has one written and one oral part. It is set by Goethe-Institut · telc. Level: B1.
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B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1: key facts (2026)
Checked 2026-09-29
Short answer
The B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1 (B1) is set by Goethe-Institut · telc and has 4 parts: Lesen / Leseverstehen, Hören / Hörverstehen, Schreiben / Schriftlicher Ausdruck, Sprechen / Mündliche Prüfung. Cost: Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €259, €104 per module; course participants 20% off (€207 / €83 per module). telc and centres abroad set their own prices. Pass mark: ≥ 60 of 100 per module. Result: Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre.
Which parts does the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1 have and how long does it take?
4 parts: Lesen / Leseverstehen (Goethe 65 min; telc 90 min (incl. Sprachbausteine)), Hören / Hörverstehen (Goethe about 40 min; telc about 30 min), Schreiben / Schriftlicher Ausdruck (Goethe 60 min; telc 30 min), Sprechen / Mündliche Prüfung (About 15 min; preparation Goethe 15 min, telc 20 min). About 180 minutes of exam time in total.
Source: goethe.de · checked 2026-09-29
How much does the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1 cost in 2026?
Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €259, €104 per module; course participants 20% off (€207 / €83 per module). telc and centres abroad set their own prices.
Source: goethe.de · checked 2026-09-29
What is the pass mark of the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?
≥ 60 of 100 per module.
Source: goethe.de · checked 2026-09-29
When do I get the result of the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?
Result times are not published centrally; ask your exam centre.
Source: telc.net · checked 2026-09-29
What if I fail the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1? Can I retake it?
Goethe: retake only the module(s) you failed (€104 each in Germany). telc: within 12 months you may repeat only the written or only the oral part.
Source: goethe.de · checked 2026-09-29
How do I register for the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?
At an exam centre. No national exam dates: each Goethe-Institut or telc exam centre sets its own dates and registration deadlines. Book directly with the centre.
Source: goethe.de · checked 2026-09-29
How long is the waiting time for the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?
No waiting time is published; it depends on the centre. Book early — popular dates can fill up.
Source: goethe.de · checked 2026-09-29
Where can I take the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1?
Goethe-Institut locations in Germany; telc exams are held at telc exam centres (e.g. adult education centres and language schools). Abroad: the local Goethe-Institut or telc partner. Locations include Berlin, Bonn, Bremen, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Göttingen, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Mannheim, München.
Source: goethe.de · checked 2026-09-29
Where can I practise for the B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1 for free?
On EUpassway: free practice questions with an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the exam format, no account needed: https://eupassway.com/en/ueben/goethe-b1 — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of Goethe-Institut · telc are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/de-goethe-b1.
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