# DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1): key facts (2026) > The DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1) (A2–B1) is set by BAMF · g.a.s.t. and has 4 parts: Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, Sprechen. Cost: 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. Pass mark: How the level is decided: You get A2 or B1 if Sprechen reaches that level and at least one other area (Hören/Lesen or Schreiben) reaches it too. Result: g.a.s.t. sends results to BAMF about 2.5 weeks after the test; after BAMF checks them, your certificate or result sheet goes to your test centre. Country: Germany · Level: A2–B1 · Exam organisation: BAMF · g.a.s.t. · Last checked: 2026-09-29 ## What is the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)? Participants of the Integrationskurs; it ends the 600-UE language course. It is set by BAMF · g.a.s.t. Level: A2–B1. Source: ## Which parts does the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1) have and how long does it take? 4 parts: Hören (About 25 min), Lesen (45 min), Schreiben (30 min), Sprechen (About 16 min). About 116 minutes of exam time in total. Source: ## How much does the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1) cost in 2026? 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. Source: ## What is the pass mark of the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)? How the level is decided: You get A2 or B1 if Sprechen reaches that level and at least one other area (Hören/Lesen or Schreiben) reaches it too. Source: ## When do I get the result of the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)? g.a.s.t. sends results to BAMF about 2.5 weeks after the test; after BAMF checks them, your certificate or result sheet goes to your test centre. Source: ## What if I fail the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)? Can I retake it? As often as you want, but always the whole test (written and oral). BAMF pays one retake for course participants. Source: ## How do I register for the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)? At an exam centre. No national dates: your integration course provider (Prüfstelle) sets the exam date, usually at the end of your course, and registers you at least 3 weeks before. Source: ## How long is the waiting time for the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)? Registration closes 3 weeks before the exam. No other waiting time is published. Source: ## Where can I take the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1)? At integration course providers authorised by BAMF, in all German states. Source: ## Where can I practise for the DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–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/dtz — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of BAMF · g.a.s.t. are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/de-dtz. --- Full exam guide with all official sources: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/de-dtz Free practice: https://eupassway.com/en/ueben/dtz This page: https://eupassway.com/en/exam-facts/de-dtz Cite as: EUpassway (2026). DTZ · Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2–B1): key facts. https://eupassway.com/en/exam-facts/de-dtz EUpassway is independent and not affiliated with any exam organisation. Rules and fees change; the official source always prevails. License: CC BY 4.0.