Twelve candidates or no exam
Sittings normally run only from twelve participants. A quiet date can be cancelled, so register early rather than assuming a published date is safe.
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German exam centres in Gießen
Gießen runs its exams through the Volkshochschule as an agent of the BAMF, covering telc and g.a.s.t. formats, the DTZ and the citizenship test. The local quirk is a minimum: a sitting normally needs twelve candidates.
telcDTZChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
1 verified centre in Gießen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkshochschule der Stadt GießenRegistration and withdrawal are only possible up to the published deadline, and a late withdrawal refunds only 50% of the fee. Medical evidence must be submitted within two working days. | telcDTZ | telc gGmbH and g.a.s.t. exams on behalf of the BAMF; Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2-B1); Einbürgerungstest | Written and oral on the same day, the oral immediately after the written"Die Prüfungen finden in der Regel ab 12 Teilnehmer*innen statt" | Einbürgerungstest €25 for 60 minutes |
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe.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 Gießen
Half your fee back, at best
Withdraw after the deadline and only 50% of the fee is refunded. Medical evidence has to reach the vhs within two working days.
No handwritten forms
Registration documents must be filled in electronically and emailed, or handed in at the info point. The BAMF does not accept handwritten forms.
17 of 33 to pass
The citizenship test costs €25, runs 60 minutes and needs at least 17 correct answers out of 33. Not to be confused with Leben in Deutschland, which passes at 15.
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FAQ
Taking a German exam in Gießen
What does the citizenship test cost in Gießen?
€25. It lasts 60 minutes, has 33 questions, and you need at least 17 correct to pass.
Could my exam date be cancelled?
Possibly. The vhs runs sittings "in der Regel ab 12 Teilnehmer*innen", so a date with too few registrations may not go ahead.
How do I register in Gießen?
Email the completed forms to the vhs German department or hand them in at the info point, Monday to Friday 09:00-12:30 and Thursday 14:00-17:00. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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