Goethe-Institut RigaGoethe-Institut
Marijas iela 13 k-1, LV-1050 Riga
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- Exams
- Goethe-Zertifikat A1 to C2; TestDaF, covering B2 to C1; Goethe-Test PRO
Europe · 1 verified centre
German exam centres in Latvia
Latvia runs its German exams through the Goethe-Institut in Riga, which states plainly that it examines at every level from A1 to C2, plus TestDaF for university admission and the Goethe-Test PRO for the workplace. German is a common school subject here, so many candidates place well above the entry level.
GoetheTestDaFChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
Exam centres in Latvia
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 Riga1 centre
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe.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 Latvia
One centre for the country
Riga is the only verified exam location in Latvia. The country is compact enough that most candidates can manage a day trip, but check the registration window rather than the exam date - that is what closes first.
School German counts
German is widely taught in Latvian schools, and several years of it usually places candidates above A1. Ask for a placement test before booking - the fee is the same whichever level you sit, so a higher one proves more.
Tallinn and Vilnius are close
If the Riga calendar does not suit, both neighbouring capitals have Goethe-Instituts examining the same range, each a few hours by bus. The certificate is identical wherever you sit it.
TestDaF is booked centrally
The institute lists TestDaF for university admission, but registration runs through testdaf.de on six fixed dates a year with places allocated in the order they arrive.
Booked a date? Now get the score.
Sitting the exam abroad usually means one shot and a long wait for the next date. Practise in the real format first - Goethe, telc or DTZ - and let the analytics show which module still needs the weeks you have left.
FAQ
Taking a German exam in Latvia
Where can I take a German exam in Latvia?
At the Goethe-Institut in Riga, Marijas iela 13 k-1. It examines every level from A1 to C2, plus TestDaF and the Goethe-Test PRO.
Which level should I take if I studied German at school?
Probably not A1. German is a common school subject in Latvia and several years of it usually places candidates higher. Ask the institute for a placement test before booking.
What if the Riga dates do not suit me?
Tallinn and Vilnius both have Goethe-Instituts examining the same range, each a few hours away by bus. The certificate is the same wherever you sit it.
Is there a telc or ÖSD exam centre in Latvia?
We checked telc’s own centre register and it lists none, and ÖSD publishes no register we can read. Treat that as "none found" rather than "none exists", and ask any school claiming to examine either board for its centre number.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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