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Official fees for 2026 with room for retakes: Goethe-Institut prices in Germany, the BAMF course contribution and the naturalisation fee.
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- Exam fee for course participants (paid by BAMF)€0
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. Official source ↗
As often as you want, but always the whole test (written and oral). BAMF pays one retake for course participants.
Goethe prices are for Goethe-Institut centres in Germany in 2026; telc centres and centres abroad set their own prices. Integration course: many people are exempt, and half is refunded if you pass within 2 years. Always check the official page before you pay.
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Official exam fees plus your own estimates above. Add a course price to see the course paths.
- Self-study, pass first time€0
- Self-study, retake one part€0
Retakes you may need
Do a few practice sets or the 5-minute readiness check, and this shows which parts may need a retake. Practice →