Goethe-Institut NordmazedonienGoethe-Institut
Bul. 8. Septemvri 18-1/5, 1000 Skopje
GoetheTestDaF
- Exams
- Goethe-Zertifikat A1 to C2, with separate youth and adult versions at the lower levels; TestDaF; Goethe-Test PRO
Europe · 2 verified centres
German exam centres in North Macedonia
North Macedonia has one of the highest rates of German language learning in Europe, driven by work and training routes that open at B1. The Goethe-Institut in Skopje examines the full ladder from the Fit in Deutsch youth exams up to C2, plus TestDaF and the Goethe-Test PRO.
GoetheTestDaFtelcChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
Exam centres in North Macedonia
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 Skopje2 centres
LinguaLink Language SchoolLanguage school
Vasil Gjorgov 33, 1000 Skopje
telcTestDaF
- Exams
- telc exams; the school teaches A1 to B2
Holds licences for telc and TestDaF as well as onSET, LanguageCert and TestAS. It does not publish per-level fees, so ask when you register. This is a second, independent route if the Goethe calendar is full.
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe.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 North Macedonia
Youth exams from age 10
Fit in Deutsch A1 and A2 are written for ages 10 to 16 and run here alongside the adult versions. Families planning a move often start children on these years before the adult file is ready, and the certificates do not expire.
B1 opens the work route
Most employment and vocational training routes to Germany ask for B1. It is the single most-booked level in Skopje, so register when the window opens rather than when you feel ready - you can keep preparing after you have a seat.
One centre for the country
Skopje is the only verified exam location. From Bitola, Tetovo or Štip that is a manageable day trip, but the early morning start on exam day is worth planning for.
TestDaF is booked centrally
The institute offers TestDaF for university admission, but registration runs through testdaf.de on six fixed dates a year, with places allocated in the order registrations arrive.
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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 North Macedonia
Where can I take a German exam in North Macedonia?
At the Goethe-Institut, Bul. 8. Septemvri 18-1/5, 1000 Skopje. It examines the full Goethe-Zertifikat range from A1 to C2, including the Fit in Deutsch youth exams, plus TestDaF and the Goethe-Test PRO.
What age can my child take a German exam?
Fit in Deutsch A1 and A2 are designed for ages 10 to 16 and run in Skopje. The Goethe-Institut recommends the adult versions from 16 and C2 from 18. The certificates do not expire, so an early exam is not wasted.
Which level do I need to work in Germany?
Usually B1 for employment and vocational training routes, and B2 for nursing recognition. Confirm with the employer and the recognition authority for the German state you are moving to, because requirements differ by profession.
Is there a telc exam centre in North Macedonia?
Yes. LinguaLink Language School at Vasil Gjorgov 33 in Skopje holds telc and TestDaF licences, alongside onSET, LanguageCert and TestAS. It does not publish per-level fees, so ask when you register. We have not yet verified an ÖSD centre in the country.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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