One price for everything
€180 whether you sit A2-B1, B2, C1 allgemein, C1 Hochschule or the DTZ. There is no cheaper entry-level option, but no expensive C1 surprise either.
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German exam centres in Paderborn
Paderborn is one of the easiest cities in this list to budget for: telc A2-B1, B2, C1 allgemein, C1 Hochschule and the DTZ all cost €180, and the citizenship test is €25. Dates are published months ahead.
telcDTZChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
2 verified centres in Paderborn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Die Sprachwerkstatt PaderbornRegistration is made in person. Named advisers handle Deutsch als Fremdsprache enquiries rather than a general enquiries line. | telcDTZ | telc Deutsch A2-B1, B2, C1 allgemein and C1 Hochschule; DTZ (A2-B1); Einbürgerungstest | Fixed dates published for A2-B1, B2, the DTZ and the citizenship testboth C1 exams run "Termine auf Anfrage" | telc A2-B1, B2, C1 allgemein, C1 Hochschule and the DTZ all €180Einbürgerungstest €25 |
| Volkshochschule PaderbornThe city vhs publishes its telc sittings through the Stadt Paderborn events listing rather than a standing exam page. | telc | telc Deutsch A1 and telc Deutsch B2 | See centre | See centre |
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe.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 Paderborn
C1 runs on request
Both C1 exams are "Termine auf Anfrage" rather than scheduled. Ask early - a request-based sitting needs enough candidates to be worth running.
The citizenship test is €25
That is the standard national fee, and it runs on its own published dates here rather than being bundled with a language exam.
Register in person
Personal registration is required. Allow for a trip to the centre before the deadline rather than assuming an online form exists.
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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 Paderborn
What does a German exam cost in Paderborn?
€180 for telc A2-B1, B2, C1 allgemein, C1 Hochschule and the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer alike, and €25 for the Einbürgerungstest.
Can I take telc C1 in Paderborn?
Yes, both C1 allgemein and C1 Hochschule, but they run on request rather than on a fixed calendar. Contact the centre well ahead of any deadline.
Where do I register?
In person at Die Sprachwerkstatt, which handles the full range. The city Volkshochschule also runs telc A1 and B2 sittings.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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