How much do the German exams cost? DTZ, Einbürgerungstest, Goethe/telc (2026)
Fees per exam, from BAMF, g.a.s.t. and the Goethe-Institut.
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DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)
With an Integrationskurs entitlement BAMF pays the first attempt and one retake. The course itself usually costs €2.29 per lesson hour unless you are exempt. Self-payer exam price not published.
LiD · Leben in Deutschland & Einbürgerungstest
Einbürgerungstest: €25. LiD within the Integrationskurs: self-payer price not published.
A1 · Start Deutsch 1 (Goethe / telc)
Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €155; course participants 20% off (€124). telc and centres abroad set their own prices.
A2 · Goethe-Zertifikat A2 / telc Deutsch A2
Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €175; course participants 20% off (€140). telc and centres abroad set their own prices.
B1 · Goethe-Zertifikat B1 / telc Deutsch B1
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.
B2 · Goethe-Zertifikat B2 / telc Deutsch B2
Goethe-Institut in Germany 2026: €289, €114 per module; course participants 20% off (€231 / €91 per module). telc and centres abroad set their own prices.
Naturalisation in Germany · Einbürgerung
€255 per person; €51 per minor child naturalised with a parent. Reduction or instalments possible with a very low income or several children. Einbürgerungstest €25 extra.
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