Goethe-Institut RomGoethe-Institut
Via Savoia 15, 00198 Roma
GoetheTestDaF
- Exams
- Goethe-Zertifikat A1 to C2; TestDaF, covering B2 to C1
Europe · 12 verified centres
German exam centres in Italy
Italy is two markets in one. In South Tyrol, German is an official language and the certificate is often needed for a public-sector job or a bilingual qualification at home; everywhere else it is usually about study or work in Germany and Austria. The Goethe-Institut examines in Rome and Milan, telc runs through nine independent centres, and the Österreich Institut brings ÖSD to Rome.
GoetheTestDaFÖSDtelcChecked July 2026
8 cities with a verified centre
Where to sit the exam
Exam centres in Italy
Each centre was checked on the exam board's own website. Dates and fees change, so confirm directly with the centre before you pay or travel.
German exams in Rome3 centres
Österreich Institut RomPartner centre
ÖSD
- Exams
- ÖSD Zertifikat A1 to C2, including the ÖSD B2 for nursing and medical professions and Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch C2
The Österreich Institut names Rome among the cities where it runs ÖSD exams. It publishes no Rome street address or fee list on that page, so ask for both when you register.
British School PratiLanguage school
Via Barletta 29, 00192 Roma
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
Registered telc centre in Prati. A second Roman option alongside the Goethe-Institut and the Österreich Institut.
German exams in Milan1 centre
Goethe-Institut MailandGoethe-Institut
Via San Paolo 10, 20121 Milano
GoetheTestDaF
- Exams
- Goethe-Zertifikat A1 to C2; TestDaF, covering B2 to C1
German exams in Bolzano3 centres
alpha beta piccadillyLanguage school
Via Talvera 1/a, 39100 Bolzano
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
One of three telc centres in Bolzano, reflecting how much German-language certification South Tyrol needs. Registered address from telc’s centre register.
AZB by CooperformLanguage school
Piazza Duomo 3, 39100 Bolzano
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
Registered telc centre on the cathedral square. Confirm levels, dates and fees directly.
Contempora SozialgenossenschaftPartner centre
Pfarrhofstrasse 4/F, 39100 Bolzano
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
A social cooperative registered with telc at this address. Worth asking about supported registration if cost or paperwork is the obstacle.
German exams in Trento1 centre
British Institutes TrentoLanguage school
Via Grazioli 104, 38122 Trento
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
Registered telc centre at this address. Mainly an English school, so state clearly that you want the German exam.
German exams in Naples1 centre
PuntolingueLanguage school
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 2, 80122 Napoli
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
The main verified centre in the south, at Mergellina. Registered address from telc’s centre register.
German exams in Nocera Inferiore1 centre
Centro Formazione Professionale C.S.P.Partner centre
Piazza Luigi Guerritore 16, 84014 Nocera Inferiore (SA)
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
A vocational training centre in the province of Salerno, registered with telc at this address.
German exams in Vitulazio1 centre
Centro Studi Fra Luigi MonacoLanguage school
Via Luciani 24, 81041 Vitulazio
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
Registered telc centre in the province of Caserta, useful from inland Campania.
German exams in Civitanova Marche1 centre
KOMALINGUA ItaliaLanguage school
Corso Umberto I 17, 62012 Civitanova Marche
telc
- Exams
- telc Deutsch
The only verified centre on the Adriatic side, part of the same group as Komalingua in Spain.
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe. Follow the centre link for the current calendar.
Before you book
What is different about Italy
South Tyrol is a different market
Bolzano alone has three telc centres, because German is an official language there and certification is often needed for a local job or a bilingual qualification rather than for emigrating. If that is your situation, check whether the provincial bilingual exam is what your employer actually wants.
Rome gives you all three boards
The Goethe-Institut, the Österreich Institut for ÖSD and British School Prati for telc all examine in Rome. That is the only Italian city where a full calendar with one board does not mean waiting.
The south is thin but not empty
Naples, Nocera Inferiore and Vitulazio have verified telc centres, and Civitanova Marche covers the Adriatic. There is no Goethe exam centre south of Rome, so telc is the realistic route.
TestDaF is booked centrally
Rome and Milan both offer TestDaF, but registration runs through testdaf.de on six fixed dates a year with places allocated in the order they arrive.
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FAQ
Taking a German exam in Italy
Where can I take a German exam in Italy?
The Goethe-Institut examines in Rome (Via Savoia 15) and Milan (Via San Paolo 10), both including TestDaF. telc runs through nine centres from Bolzano and Trento down to Naples, Nocera Inferiore and Vitulazio, and the Österreich Institut runs ÖSD in Rome.
Is there a telc exam centre in Italy?
Yes, nine. Three are in Bolzano - alpha beta piccadilly, AZB by Cooperform and Contempora - plus British Institutes Trento, British School Prati in Rome, Puntolingue in Naples, Centro Formazione Professionale C.S.P. in Nocera Inferiore, Centro Studi Fra Luigi Monaco in Vitulazio and KOMALINGUA in Civitanova Marche.
Can I take the ÖSD exam in Italy?
Yes, in Rome. The Österreich Institut names Rome among the cities where it runs ÖSD exams, covering A1 to C2 including the ÖSD B2 for nursing and medical professions. It publishes no local address or fee, so ask when you register.
Why does Bolzano have three exam centres?
Because German is an official language in South Tyrol. Certification there is often needed for a public-sector post or a bilingual qualification locally, not only for moving to Germany. If that is your case, check whether the province’s own bilingual exam is the one your employer requires.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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