Common Questions

When and where does the exam take place?

Sunday, November 9th - 2025
University of Dallas, Anselm Hall, 1845 E. Northgate Dr., Irving,  TX 75062

When are the next exams?

• in 2026

Are there any exam offerings on another day than the exam days?

All Goethe-Institut locations can usually accommodate urgent cases on an individual basis for an extra fee. You receive your results and certificate (if you pass) the very same day. Please get in touch with exams@dallasgoethecenter.org

How to prepare for the actual exam?

We highly recommend you take some time and take the Test Exam at home. Make sure you finish it within the available time. Also take a look at the video recording of the oral exam.

I want to prepare my self more thoroughly, how?

Get ready for your exam and practice with your private tutor all 4 parts of the exam - reading, listening, writing and speaking.  Book your exam preparation here: Exam Preparation Class

How much is the exam fee including a $35 registration fee?

Youth: A1 $155, A2 $235, all 4 modules: B1 $280, B2 $300,
Adult: A1 $225, A2 $245, all 4 modules: B1 $285, B2 $305, C1 $ 335

The registration fee is not refundable.

Current DGC Students and Members will have their registration fee waved by the Dallas Goethe Center. 

Is there a Refund Policy?

We will refund the exam fee, if we receive a written notice that you are cancelling your registration, no later than 10 days before the examination day.
Such written cancellation notice must be sent by email no later than 10 days before the examination day to exams@dallasgoethecenter.org
After that your exam fee will be non-refundable.

If you can not find any of my questions answered here

Please find more information about exams here: Goethe Exams FAQ