Goethe without the Goethe-Institut
The nearest Goethe-Institut is Dresden, but the vhs sells Goethe-Zertifikat B2, C1 and C2 locally - and at €199 instead of €265 if you took the course there.
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German exam centres in Zwickau
Zwickau is a two-centre city that punches above its size: the Westsächsische Hochschule runs TestDaF for university admission, and the Volkshochschule sells both telc and Goethe certificates on the published Saxon price list.
telcGoetheChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
2 verified centres in Zwickau
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testzentrum der Westsächsischen Hochschule ZwickauTestDaF is paid by card or direct debit online: "Eine Bezahlung direkt im Testzentrum ist nicht möglich." The centre explicitly does not run Deutsch-Test für den Beruf, which needs separate BAMF certification. | telc | TestDaF; telc Deutsch and English exams across the levels | TestDaF booked through the TestDaF websitetelc dates published by the centre, sometimes "Aktuell keine Termine" | TestDaF €215telc €150 at the lower band, €190 at the B2-C2 band |
| Volkshochschule ZwickauLicensed telc centre on the Saxon vhs association price list. Register at the vhs itself; a late registration costs €20 extra and self-payers pay at registration. | telcGoethe | telc Deutsch A1, A2-B1 and B1; Goethe-Zertifikat B2, C1 and C2 | See centre | telc €146.50 to €221.50 by level bandGoethe B2 €265, or €199 for course participants |
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe.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 Zwickau
Three weeks to cancel
Free withdrawal from a telc exam ends three weeks before the date across Saxony. Registering late costs €20 on top of the fee.
TestDaF is booked nationally
You register and pay through the TestDaF website, not at the centre, and demand is high - "hohe Nachfrage". Book as soon as the window opens.
No Deutsch-Test für den Beruf here
The university centre states plainly that it runs no DTB exams. For the occupational German tests you need a BAMF-certified provider, nearest in Chemnitz.
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FAQ
Taking a German exam in Zwickau
Can I take TestDaF in Zwickau?
Yes, at the Westsächsische Hochschule test centre for €215. Registration and payment go through the TestDaF website by card or direct debit - the centre cannot take payment.
What does a telc exam cost in Zwickau?
On the Saxon vhs list, from €146.50 at the lowest band to €221.50 at the highest. The university centre charges €150 or €190 depending on level.
Is there a Goethe exam in Zwickau?
Yes. The vhs offers Goethe-Zertifikat B2, C1 and C2. B2 is €265 as a self-payer, or €199 if you attended the preparation course.
Official directories
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