Exam rules
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Identity check
Bring a valid passport or national identity card. The name and date of birth must match your booking. Candidates who cannot prove their identity cannot take the exam.
Arrival
Arrive 30 minutes before the start. Late arrivals may not be admitted once the first module has begun.
Permitted items
Pens are provided or may be brought. Phones, smartwatches and other electronic devices must be switched off and handed in. Dictionaries and notes are not permitted.
Modules and passing
The exam consists of four modules – Reading (Lesen), Listening (Hören), Writing (Schreiben) and Speaking (Sprechen) – each scored out of 100 points. To pass, you need at least the pass mark (normally 60 points) in every module. The overall grade follows the average: 90+ sehr gut, 80+ gut, 70+ befriedigend, otherwise ausreichend.
Results and certificate
Results are published by email, normally within two weeks. Successful candidates receive their certificate as a PDF with a QR code for online verification.
Misconduct
Attempts to cheat lead to exclusion from the exam without refund. Certificates obtained by deception are revoked and shown as revoked on the verification page.