The GIS German Institute for the Southwest is your place for all German language testing. We offer all of the prestigious tests administered by the Goethe-Institut: Goethe-Institut Exams for Young People and Adults, Levels A1 – C2
Goethe-Institut Exams
Do you require evidence of your German language skills that is recognized all over the world? Do you have to prove German language proficiency to obtain a visum for Germany? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! At GIS German Institute for the Southwest, we offer the prestigious Goethe-Institut German exams for all levels of proficiency, ranging from A1 to C2:
- A1 – Elementary Use of Language
- Young People (Fit in Deutsch, 10 to 16 years of age)
- Adults (Start Deutsch 1)
- A2 – Elementary Use of Language –
- Young People (Fit in Deutsch, 12 to 16 years of age)
- Adults
- B1 – Independent Use of Language (Young People and Adults)
- B2 – Independent Use of Language (Adults)
- C1 and C2 – Autonomous Language Ability (Adults)
For a description of the Goethe-Institut’s various tests levels, click here
Goethe Exams are held at The Houston Saengerbund, 1703 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77008. Click here for a map. Test days are on Saturdays, on the dates set forth below, from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. or longer, depending on the level being tested. Please note that we require a picture identification, either a valid driver’s license or passport, on the day of testing. We reserve the right to close registrations for any exam listed below, if the number of total registrants exceeds six persons.
If you should require a test at times other than the dates below, please contact us immediately so that we may consider scheduling an examination outside of the official test schedule. There will be additional costs associated with this service. If you register after the deadline, there will be a Late Fee of $95 to cover costs and postage charged to us by the Goethe-Institut. Please contact us at angelika@germansouthwest.org or call 713-822-4257 for information.
Please note that, in addition to the Testing Fee (see schedule below), there is a non-refundable Registration Fee of $35 due at the time of registration, and, if applicable, the Late Fee of $95.
Testing Fee Schedule
YOUTH EXAMS
| Level | GIS Student | Non-GIS Student |
| Fit in Deutsch A1 | $195 | $225 |
| Fit in Deutsch A2 | $265 | $295 |
ADULT EXAMS
| Level | GIS Student | Non-GIS Student |
| Start Deutsch A1 | $245 | $275 |
| A2 | $295 | $325 |
| B1 | $315 | $345 |
| B1 Single Module | $195 | $225 |
| B2 | $375 | $405 |
| B2 Single Module | $210 | $240 |
| C1 | $400 | $430 |
| C1 Single Module | $230 | $260 |
| C2 | $435 | $465 |
| C2 Single Module | $255 | $285 |
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Test Schedule for 2025 and 2026
Goethe-Institut Exams
We are offering five Goethe-Institut exams each in 2025 and in 2026. We test all levels from A1 to C2 on each examination date. Please register here: https://germansouthwest.org/language-school/exam-registration/
Goethe-Institut 2025 Exam I – all Levels A1 – C2
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Regular Registration ends on Friday, January 3, 2025
- Late Registration ends on Friday, January 10, 2025; late fee $95
Goethe-Institut 2025 Exam II – all Levels A1 – C2
- Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Regular Registration ends on Friday, February 8, 2025
- Late Registration ends on Friday, February 15, 2025; late fee $95
Goethe-Institut 2025 Exam III – all Levels A1 – C2
- Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Regular Registration ends on Friday, April 11, 2025
- Late Registration ends on Friday, April 18, 2025; late fee $95
Goethe-Institut 2025 Exam IV – all Levels A1 – C2
- Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Regular Registration ends on Friday, August 22, 2025
- Late Registration ends on Friday, August 29, 2025; late fee $95
Goethe-Institut 2025 Exam V – all Levels A1 – C2
- Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Regular Registration ends on Friday, October 17, 2025
- Late Registration ends on Friday, October 24, 2025; late fee $95
Proposed Dates for the 2026 Exams – these dates are subject to change:
- January 24, 2026
- March 7, 2026
- May 2, 2026
- Optional: June – Date TBD
- September 12, 2026
- November 7, 2026