Germany, Austria, and Switzerland run on German. If you are applying for a job in the DACH region, studying at a German university, or working with German-speaking clients — "conversational German" on a CV tells the hiring manager nothing. This test gives you a number in 25 minutes.
What the Test Covers
German grammar is the hard part. Cases (Nominativ, Akkusativ, Dativ, Genitiv), verb conjugation, modal verbs, sentence structure. Then vocabulary — everyday and professional, compound nouns, false friends that trip up most learners. Plus reading comprehension and correct use of prepositions and articles. 25 questions, one correct answer each.
What the Levels Mean
A1–A2 covers basic interactions — enough for travel, not for work. B1 is the threshold for most customer-facing roles in Germany. B2 is what office jobs typically require. C1–C2 is needed for academic writing or senior roles where formal German is part of every working day.
Who Takes This Test?
People applying for jobs in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. Students deciding between German-speaking universities. International employees at German companies who need to show their level to HR. Learners who want a progress check with something concrete attached.
It gets used a lot in logistics, automotive, and engineering — fields where German-language roles come up often and employers ask for proof.
About the Certificate
Buy it for $8 after the test. A PDF lands in your inbox within 30 seconds. It shows your name, score, level, and date — plus a QR code and Certificate ID that anyone can check at examinizer.net/verify/ without logging in. No expiry.
Common Questions
No. Examinizer is independent — not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut. For visa applications or formal academic admissions, you need an officially accredited qualification. For job applications and professional profiles, this is sufficient.
Yes. All questions and answer options are in German. The interface can be switched to English or German in settings before you start.
Yes, as many times as you like. Each attempt is independent. You can buy a certificate for each completed test.
Within 30 seconds of payment, as a PDF to your email.
