Licences for every level
IIK holds telc licences across all levels plus TestDaF and the occupational German exams. In most cities of 110,000 the upper levels mean travelling; here they do not.
Thüringen · 110,000
German exam centres in Jena
Jena is a strong exam city for its size: one centre holds telc licences for every level plus TestDaF and the vocational German exams, and the Thuringian VHS association - headquartered here - publishes a full price ladder.
telcDTZChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
2 verified centres in Jena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIK Jena - Institut für Interkulturelle KommunikationRecognised telc and TestDaF examination centre with "Prüfungslizenzen für alle Niveaustufen, einschließlich berufsbezogener Deutschprüfungen". | telcDTZ | telc A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1; TestDaF at C1; Deutsch Hochschule C1; integration and orientation course exams | Multiple dates through the year, with registration periods opening months ahead | See centre |
| Thüringer VolkshochschulverbandSaalbahnhofstraße 27The state examination centre is based in Jena and also examines in Erfurt. Register online or by post, fax or scan; the fee must reach the account by the deadline. Results take six to eight weeks. | telc | telc Deutsch A1, A2, A2-B1, B1 and C1 | See centre | A1 €153A2 €192A2-B1 and B1 €225C1 €249 |
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe.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 Jena
A university town, so TestDaF matters
TestDaF at C1 and Deutsch Hochschule run locally - the exams German universities actually ask for, rather than the general telc certificate.
Register early at the association
The state centre opens registration well ahead and requires the fee to have cleared by the deadline. Results then take six to eight weeks, the longest turnaround on this site.
Same prices in Erfurt
The association examines in both cities at identical fees, so if the Jena calendar is full, Erfurt is 45 minutes away with no price penalty.
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Booking is the easy half. Sit a full model test in the format you booked - Goethe, telc or DTZ - and let the analytics tell you which module needs the weeks between now and your date.
FAQ
Taking a German exam in Jena
Can I take TestDaF in Jena?
Yes. IIK Jena is a recognised TestDaF centre as well as a telc centre, with licences for all levels including the vocational German exams.
What does a telc exam cost in Jena?
The Thüringer Volkshochschulverband publishes €153 at A1, €192 at A2, €225 at A2-B1 and B1, and €249 at C1 - the same prices as its Erfurt sittings.
How long do results take?
About six to eight weeks through the state association. If a university or permit deadline depends on the certificate, count backwards from eight weeks.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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