Late entry costs €25
Registering after the official deadline adds a flat €25 to the exam fee. That is cheaper than losing the whole fee, as happens in Würzburg, but it is worth avoiding.
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German exam centres in Oberhausen
Oberhausen runs its exams through an accredited Volkshochschule covering the DTZ, telc B1 and both civics tests. Registration happens at the counter during cashier hours, and late entry carries a fixed surcharge.
telcDTZChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
1 verified centre in Oberhausen
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 OberhausenAccredited examination centre. DTZ and LiD are booked through the language advice service; telc B1 can also be booked directly at the cash desk. Bring your passport or ID and pay on registration. | telcDTZ | Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer; telc Deutsch B1; Test Leben in Deutschland; Einbürgerungstest | See centre | Late registration after the deadline costs €25 extra |
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe.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 Oberhausen
Cashier hours, not office hours
Registration runs Monday to Thursday 09:00-12:00 and 13:30-15:00, and Friday mornings only. Bring ID and be ready to pay - the booking is completed on the spot.
Two routes to a booking
The DTZ and Leben in Deutschland test go through the language advice service; telc B1 can be booked either there or straight at the cash desk. Choosing the right queue saves a wait.
The Ruhr is dense with alternatives
Duisburg, Essen, Bochum, Dortmund and Düsseldorf are all within half an hour and each has verified centres - useful when Oberhausen has no suitable date.
Have the date? Now get the score.
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 Oberhausen
Where can I take the DTZ in Oberhausen?
At the Volkshochschule Oberhausen, an accredited examination centre. Registration for the DTZ goes through its language advice service rather than the cash desk.
What happens if I miss the registration deadline?
You can still register late, but the vhs charges €25 on top of the exam fee for entries made after the official closing date.
Can I take the citizenship test in Oberhausen?
Yes. The vhs runs both the Einbürgerungstest and the Leben in Deutschland test alongside the DTZ and telc B1.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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