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B1 exam online with certificate
B1 online exam (GER) - Take it now easily on your computer
B1 exam online with certificate
B1 online exam (GER) - Take it now easily on your computer
Provide proof of your independent language use.
Lay your German exam online via 
Zoom from and receive an official B1 German CertificateThe exam confirms your language skills at the B1 level. It tests reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills, divided into a written and an oral exam.
This is how the process works:
The German B1 exam finds online as safe ZoomThe exam will be conducted individually. An examiner will guide you live through all the tasks. For the appointment, you will only need a computer with an internet connection, mouse, keyboard, headphones, and your valid ID. We will send you the access link to your digital exam room exactly 5 minutes before the start.
Online exam calendar
Book your exam appointment now. Select your preferred date and time from the booking calendar.
215,00 € 2h
Online exam calendar
Book your exam appointment now. Select your preferred date and time from the booking calendar.
215,00 € 2h
Information about the standardized B1 German exam via Zoom
1. Choose a date
Select the date and time in the calendar.
2. Proof of identity & upload selfie
Please upload the required documents directly in the form. Be sure to observe the following legal requirements:
Requirements for proof of identity:
Please upload an official, valid, and internationally recognized photo ID document (e.g., passport or national identity card) as a JPG or PNG file. Please note that driver's licenses or temporary residence permits are not legally acceptable.
Please upload an official, valid, and internationally recognized photo ID document (e.g., passport or national identity card) as a JPG or PNG file. Please note that driver's licenses or temporary residence permits are not legally acceptable.
Guidelines for the current selfie:
Please provide a recent headshot in JPG or PNG format. Your face and eye color must be clearly visible. To avoid delays, please do not use filters or head coverings. Full-body photos, headshots for job applications, or photos of ID cards are not acceptable.
Please provide a recent headshot in JPG or PNG format. Your face and eye color must be clearly visible. To avoid delays, please do not use filters or head coverings. Full-body photos, headshots for job applications, or photos of ID cards are not acceptable.
3. Answer questions
Please answer the questions displayed in the next step and then click on "Book now".
4. Enter participant data
Enter the exam participant's details in the check-out area.
5. Make payment
Select your payment method, make the payment and complete the order.
After booking:
You will immediately receive an email with all further information about your exam.
You will immediately receive an email with all further information about your exam.
1. Booking confirmation & invoice
Immediately after successful receipt of payment, you will automatically receive your order confirmation, the official order acceptance and your invoice by email.
2. Preparation & Checklist
A few days before the appointment, we will send you an email with all the important details about the procedure as well as the link to your personal exam checklist.
Important note: If you have not received this email, please let us know. no later than 48 hours before the start of the exam.
3. On the day of the exam: Access
Exactly 5 minutes before the exam starts We will send you the Zoom link for the digital exam room via email.
Please have this ready for identification purposes:
A valid, original identification document with a clearly recognizable photograph (identity card or passport). Note: Fictitious certificates or copies are not legally valid.
A valid, original identification document with a clearly recognizable photograph (identity card or passport). Note: Fictitious certificates or copies are not legally valid.
⚠️ Please arrive absolutely on time. For legal reasons, the exam cannot be administered if you are late.
4. Conducting the examination
Your examiner will start the session with you via Zoom. written part You will complete the exam independently using our secure exam software under digital supervision. oral exam The examination will then be carried out directly by the examiner.
5. Evaluation & Delivery of Results
Once your exam has been evaluated, you will conveniently receive your official exam result (and, if you passed, your certificate) via email. The evaluation time depends exactly on the option you **selected when booking**.
- Express option: Delivery already after 2 days
- Quick option: Delivery to 5 days
- Standard option: Delivery to 14 days
Existence regulation: An official certificate is issued upon successful completion of the exam. To pass, a minimum of [number] points must be achieved in each section of the exam. 50% of the total score be achieved.
Required technology & environment
To guarantee a completely smooth and error-free online exam process, the following requirements must be met at your workplace:
- Computer / Notebook: A PC or laptop with a stable internet connection (the use of an external monitor is possible).
- Accesories: A working webcam, keyboard, mouse, and headphones or a headset.
- Additional device: A ready-to-use smartphone.
- Environment: A quiet, private room where you will be undisturbed and alone throughout the entire exam.
⚠️ Please note:
The use of Tablets (e.g., iPads) or smartphones as the main device is provided by our exam software unsupportedThe exam can only be taken on a fully functional computer or laptop.
The use of Tablets (e.g., iPads) or smartphones as the main device is provided by our exam software unsupportedThe exam can only be taken on a fully functional computer or laptop.
Payment options & security
Payment is processed securely and conveniently directly during the online booking process. This immediately reserves your preferred date for you. We offer this service through our secure payment provider. PayPal The following options are available:
- PayPal account: Pay directly and quickly with your existing PayPal account.
- Credit card (via PayPal): Use your credit card – easily and securely processed via the PayPal interface.
- Direct debit (via PayPal): Convenient direct debit from your checking account via the secure PayPal service.
Please note: To guarantee immediate appointment confirmation and automatic dispatch of your documents, we offer No payment via manual bank transfer or invoice Booking is only possible online via the methods mentioned above.
Certificates
Our exams, tasks, and test content are specifically designed according to the strict guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Developed for language levels A1 to C1. This guarantees a precise, objective and reliable assessment of your actual language skills.
Your certificate confirms this:
The evaluation is based on scientifically sound assessment scales. Your certificate reflects your language proficiency transparently, accurately, and in an internationally comparable manner according to the official CEFR proficiency scale.
The evaluation is based on scientifically sound assessment scales. Your certificate reflects your language proficiency transparently, accurately, and in an internationally comparable manner according to the official CEFR proficiency scale.
Important note regarding recognition:
Since the specific requirements for language certificates are determined individually by institutions, authorities, companies and organizations both domestically and internationally, we recommend that you check with your relevant authority in advance to see if a digital CEFR certificate is accepted for your specific purpose.
Since the specific requirements for language certificates are determined individually by institutions, authorities, companies and organizations both domestically and internationally, we recommend that you check with your relevant authority in advance to see if a digital CEFR certificate is accepted for your specific purpose.
Proficiency level B1 (Independent language use)
Passing the B1 exam confirms your independent use of the German language. At this level, you can manage most everyday situations while traveling or at work. The exam content is strictly based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Passing the B1 exam proves that:
- Klare Verständigung: You can express yourself coherently and understandably on familiar topics and personal areas of interest, even if you sometimes search for the right words.
- Collection of key information: They understand the main points when clear standard language is used and the topic is familiar, such as work, school, or leisure.
- Active participation: They can actively participate in conversations about familiar topics, describe dreams, hopes and goals, and give brief reasons or explanations.
- Simple text creation: You can write simple, coherent texts (e.g., emails, letters, or personal reports) about experiences and impressions.
The exam structure – this is how the test for the B1 German certificate online is structured:
An online exam to achieve the German B1 certificate The B1 level test requires independent language use. You will have a different amount of time to complete each section. The test is divided into the following competency areas:
- Listening comprehension: Detailed understanding of announcements, lectures and conversations in standard German.
- Reading comprehension: Understanding newspaper articles, contracts and formal letters.
- Grammar & Vocabulary: Evidence of solid grammatical structures and lexical certainty.
- Free text task: Composing a coherent, formal or personal message (written examination).
- Oral exam: Active participation in discussions, expressing one's own opinion and reporting on experiences.
Quality guarantee: The oral exam is administered by qualified examiners who possess both the necessary professional qualifications for conducting and evaluating German language exams and have successfully completed the Deutschtest.digital training program.
Highest quality standards: Standardization & Fairness
Yes, our tests are fully standardized. This means that every German language exam is administered and evaluated according to strictly defined, standardized procedures. This standardization guarantees that the exam is absolutely fair, objective, and comparable for all participants, regardless of background, location, or learning environment.
🔒 Certified quality according to ISO 29992:
We apply the international standard ISO 29992 This is a globally recognized ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standard for the professional development, administration, and assessment of language tests. The evaluation of your performance (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written and oral expression) is therefore based on transparent and scientifically sound assessment criteria.
We apply the international standard ISO 29992 This is a globally recognized ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standard for the professional development, administration, and assessment of language tests. The evaluation of your performance (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written and oral expression) is therefore based on transparent and scientifically sound assessment criteria.
This strict adherence to international standards offers you two crucial advantages:
- 100% objective evaluation: Predefined criteria and digital testing procedures ensure that every grade is completely unbiased and precise.
- Reliable proof: Your certificate serves as a valid, internationally comparable measure of your actual language skills, which significantly increases your chances with job applications, employers and educational institutions.
What quality assurance procedures are used?
To ensure that the validity and reliability of every German language exam remains at the highest level, our entire system is subject to continuous, certified testing. Quality assurance proceduresCompliance with these standards is fully monitored and documented.
🔒 Annual audit according to ISO 29992:
Our processes for developing, conducting, and evaluating digital language tests comply with international quality standards. ISO 29992 Certified. To maintain this certification, our testing and evaluation system is audited annually by an independent professional certification body. DeuZert® German Certification in Education and Business GmbH audited.
Our processes for developing, conducting, and evaluating digital language tests comply with international quality standards. ISO 29992 Certified. To maintain this certification, our testing and evaluation system is audited annually by an independent professional certification body. DeuZert® German Certification in Education and Business GmbH audited.
As part of this annual quality monitoring, DeuZert® checks, among other things, the following core areas:
- Task development: Whether the exam questions and items are designed according to standardized, verifiable methods for the exact measurement of the CEFR levels.
- Implementation security: Whether the digital processes and identity checks on the day of the exam guarantee a fair and fraud-proof procedure.
- Assessment conformity: Whether the evaluation of written and oral performance by our qualified examiners is carried out according to strictly objective, uniform rating scales.
German lessons or model test - exam preparation
Effective exam preparation is best achieved with online German lessons and digital mock tests. Online lessons offer flexible learning times and individual support from experienced teachers. In addition, digital mock tests help you practice exam formats realistically and optimize time management. This way, you can specifically improve your language skills and start your German exam well prepared.
