A published DTZ price for self-payers
The vhs states €140 for the DTZ where the BAMF is not covering it. Compare that with €130 in Duisburg, €155 in Stuttgart, €170 in Leipzig and €180 in Wuppertal - the spread across NRW alone is wide.
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German exam centres in Bonn
Bonn has a Goethe-Institut of its own, a Volkshochschule that publishes its DTZ price, and private centres covering telc up to C1 Hochschule. Between them the city covers everything from A1 to C2 without a trip to Köln or Düsseldorf - and it is the nearest Goethe location for Köln candidates.
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Where to sit the exam
4 verified centres in Bonn
Each entry was checked on the centre's own website. Dates and fees change, so confirm directly with the centre before you pay.
| Centre | Exams | Levels | Frequency | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goethe-Institut BonnExternal candidates may sit exams "though not at every date", provided they have the level. Exam enquiries go to pruefungen-bonn@goethe.de. | Goethe | Goethe-Zertifikat A1 to C2, TestDaF, Goethe-Test PRO | See centre | See centre |
| vhs BonnAlso an official Cambridge examination centre. | telcGoetheDTZ | telc Deutsch B1; Goethe-Zertifikat C1 and C2; DTZ A2/B1; Cambridge English B2 to C2 | See centre | DTZ €140 for self-payers not funded by the BAMF |
| Steinke-InstitutRegistration and payment close at the latest 21 days before the exam date. | telc | telc Deutsch B1, B2 and C1 Hochschule | Monthly | B1 and B2 €195C1 Hochschule €215 |
| interKultur BonnExternal candidates are accepted at cost price, but must show previous integration course attendance and register about four weeks ahead, subject to places. | DTZ | DTZ A2-B1; Deutsch-Tests für den Beruf A2, B1, B2 and C1; Leben in Deutschland | See centre | DTZ €175 for external candidates |
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe. Follow the centre link for the current calendar.
Booking in this city
What is different about Bonn
Goethe at two institutions
The Goethe-Institut covers A1 to C2, and the vhs runs Goethe C1 and C2 as well. If the institute is full at the top levels, the vhs is a genuine second door in the same city.
Handy for Köln candidates
Köln has no Goethe-Institut. Bonn is about 30 minutes by train and covers the full Goethe range - often quicker than waiting for a Düsseldorf date.
Two DTZ prices in one city
The vhs charges €140 for self-payers; interKultur charges €175 but will take external candidates who have attended an integration course elsewhere. Ask both before assuming you are stuck.
Twenty-one days at Steinke
Registration and payment close 21 days before the exam - longer than the 15 to 17 days common elsewhere. Its telc B1 and B2 are €195, C1 Hochschule €215, with monthly dates.
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FAQ
Taking a German exam in Bonn
How much does the DTZ cost in Bonn?
The vhs Bonn charges €140 for participants who are not funded by the BAMF. If you hold a valid integration course entitlement, the cost is normally covered.
Can I take a Goethe-Zertifikat in Bonn?
Yes, at the Goethe-Institut Bonn across A1 to C2, and the vhs Bonn also runs Goethe C1 and C2. External candidates are accepted at the institute, though not at every date.
Where can I take telc in Bonn?
The vhs Bonn is licensed for telc Deutsch B1. For other telc levels, Köln and Düsseldorf are both within easy reach and have several centres each.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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