About the exam

General information about the exam DTZ B1

The DTZ B1 exam is a standardized test that tests how confident a candidate is in a language at the appropriate level.
It is intended for people who want to communicate freely and independently in German in everyday life, at work or in studies.
Such an exam is recognized in many countries and can be conducted both face-to-face and online.
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Elena Brevnikova
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Iren Zeibel
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Andrii
A great site where you can prepare for your German exam. I studied online with Olena to pass the exam, and it helped me a lot. Grammar was also explained in the integration courses, but Olena showed me how to actually pass the exam. As a result, I received a B1 certificate.
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Lyudmila Blyashenko
Olena, I sincerely want to thank you for helping me prepare for the B1 exam. In difficult times, you became my best assistant and German teacher — it was a joy to learn! Thanks to you, I had a clear vision of myself, well-prepared for both the oral and written parts of the B1 exam ❤️. Your lessons w...
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Viktoriia
I'm really glad I came across your website. It helped me a lot in preparing for the exam. High quality, clear, easy to understand.
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Nataliia Kh
I was lucky to come across this website filled with so much useful content for exam preparation. New tasks are constantly being added, and using the platform is very affordable – you can prepare for a small fee. The section for note-taking practice for the B2 exam is especially helpful. I haven't se...
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andrijana ristic
As someone who is passionate about teaching German, I can confidently say that this platform has exceeded my expectations in every respect. It is very practical for improving skills in each module, whether learners study independently, in teacher-led classes, or in group courses. What makes “Vorbere...
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Andriy Krivoruchko
Many thanks to the team for creating such a helpful tool for exam preparation. However, please also pay attention to improvements. After logging in again (the next day), the completed questions are no longer displayed.
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Elena Brevnikova
Finally found what I was looking for! Everything in one place! Thank you for your hard work!
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Iren Zeibel
I’m very happy that I found such a website. I have an exam soon and hope it will go well. I will recommend it to my friends. Thank you for being here.
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Andrii
A great site where you can prepare for your German exam. I studied online with Olena to pass the exam, and it helped me a lot. Grammar was also explained in the integration courses, but Olena showed me how to actually pass the exam. As a result, I received a B1 certificate.
Olena is a very good teac...
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Lyudmila Blyashenko
Olena, I sincerely want to thank you for helping me prepare for the B1 exam. In difficult times, you became my best assistant and German teacher — it was a joy to learn! Thanks to you, I had a clear vision of myself, well-prepared for both the oral and written parts of the B1 exam ❤️. Your lessons w...
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Viktoriia
I'm really glad I came across your website. It helped me a lot in preparing for the exam. High quality, clear, easy to understand.
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Nataliia Kh
I was lucky to come across this website filled with so much useful content for exam preparation. New tasks are constantly being added, and using the platform is very affordable – you can prepare for a small fee. The section for note-taking practice for the B2 exam is especially helpful. I haven't se...
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andrijana ristic
As someone who is passionate about teaching German, I can confidently say that this platform has exceeded my expectations in every respect. It is very practical for improving skills in each module, whether learners study independently, in teacher-led classes, or in group courses. What makes “Vorbere...
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Andriy Krivoruchko
Many thanks to the team for creating such a helpful tool for exam preparation. However, please also pay attention to improvements. After logging in again (the next day), the completed questions are no longer displayed.
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Elena Brevnikova
Finally found what I was looking for! Everything in one place! Thank you for your hard work!
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Iren Zeibel
I’m very happy that I found such a website. I have an exam soon and hope it will go well. I will recommend it to my friends. Thank you for being here.
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Andrii
A great site where you can prepare for your German exam. I studied online with Olena to pass the exam, and it helped me a lot. Grammar was also explained in the integration courses, but Olena showed me how to actually pass the exam. As a result, I received a B1 certificate.
Olena is a very good teac...
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Your DTZ B1 Exam in Detail

The DTZ B1 exam – officially known as the “German Test for Immigrants” – is an important milestone for many people who want to live permanently in a German-speaking country or have already arrived. It was developed specifically within the framework of integration courses and aims to assess the linguistic ability of immigrants in everyday situations. The exam is mainly conducted in Germany, but it is also available in selected institutions in Austria or Luxembourg when integration is involved.

What is the purpose of the DTZ?

The DTZ was designed for people who wish to live in a German-speaking country and actively participate in society. It serves as an official language certificate:

  • for naturalization in Germany
  • as the final exam of an integration course
  • for job applications or access to vocational training
  • as a general orientation in everyday German life

Who is required to take the exam?

The primary target group includes immigrants enrolled in an integration course. In most cases, people applying for German citizenship also need to present a B1 level certificate. The test is also open to voluntary participants.

Structure and content of the DTZ

The exam is divided into two main sections: Listening/Reading and Writing (written part), as well as Speaking (oral part). The goal is to assess whether candidates can cope with everyday communication in German.

Components of the exam

  • Listening: Understanding conversations, interviews, announcements or radio clips
  • Reading: Comprehending emails, forms, short articles and advertisements
  • Writing: Responding to messages and composing a short letter or email
  • Speaking: Partner conversation, introducing oneself, expressing opinions, discussing everyday topics

Duration of the exam

The total time is about 100 minutes for the written part, plus the oral section:

  • Listening/Reading: approx. 60 minutes
  • Writing: approx. 30 minutes
  • Speaking: approx. 15 minutes, usually in pairs

How is the exam assessed?

The written part is corrected anonymously by certified examiners. The oral part is evaluated on-site by two specially trained assessors. The assessment is based on clear criteria such as comprehensibility, appropriate language use and structure.

Passing requirements

To pass the DTZ and reach B1 level, candidates must achieve at least 60% in both the written and oral sections. If only A2 level is reached, participants still receive an official certificate stating this level. Results are typically available within two to three weeks.

Expert tip from Olena and learner feedback

Our expert Olena Bazalukova created the platform deutsch-vorbereitung.com to provide targeted DTZ preparation. As an experienced philologist with over 20 years of professional background, she collaborates with examiners and teachers worldwide to develop tailored exercises, practice tests and simulations – for both online classes and self-study.

Olena advises: “Many underestimate the oral section. But this is often the deciding factor for passing. It’s essential to practice realistic situations regularly – not only alone, but also in dialogue.”

Many of our users report feeling significantly more confident thanks to our structured online preparation. What they found most helpful included:

  • authentic exam examples with time limits
  • explanations of common mistakes
  • step-by-step exercises with sample solutions

Our platform offers immigrants a realistic, practical and motivating way to prepare for the DTZ exam – anytime, anywhere, and without pressure.

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