The Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu offers exams for its students at the end of each course cycle. Additional exams will be regularly offered for ALL students (incl. non GZK students) on the levels A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1. These Exams will be held on 3 Sundays per month.

Please find the latest information about our exams here. In addition, please also follow our social media presences on Facebook to always get the latest news and dates.

NO! All exams fees will be paid in Nepalese currency! The final price in Nepalese currency will be calculated in accordance with the respective exchange rate of the Nepal Rastra Bank at the time the registration starts! Please find the respective currency converter here!

To register for a your exam you have to

–> follow our Social Media channels for more information about the the time and date for the registration

–> fill out the respective online form! The online form will be made available via our Facebook presence!

–> upon successful registration visit the Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu (see point 6)

Please be aware that registration for non GZK students is being done on a ‘first-come-first-serve‘-basis!

Congratulations. Now all you have to do is visit us and provide the following:

–> 2 passport sized photos

–> photocopy of your citizenship ID or passport

–> bank voucher | proof of payment

PLEASE DO NOT PAY THE EXAM FEE UNTIL YOU GET CONFIRMATION FROM THE GZK TO DO SO!

That is unfortunately NOT POSSIBLE! Exam seats are not transferable in any case due to official regulations.

YES! On the day of your exam at the Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu it is absolutely MANDATORY for examinees to present their ORIGINAL Citizenship ID | Passport or National ID which includes a current photograph of yourself.

Yes! You can retake the exam or any module as often as it might become necessary. Please also see our section about exam preparations.

NO! At this time there is no possibility to take an (acknowledged) exam online!

>>> Please be aware that any such offer in the internet does have no or limited validity with respective authorities in Germany!

Please find actual and comprehensive information about our classes, exams and cultural activities on our Website, our Facebook– and Instagram presences and on our Youtube channel!

Your certificate is valid indefinitely! However, most institutions, authorities and/or universities regulate their own requirements. As such the validity can be anything from ‘not older than 6 months to … 10 years’.

>>> Please consult the respective institution for further information!

Unfortunately that is where our services reach their end. We, the Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu will get you ‘in shape’ to go to Germany but we do not have the ability to aid you in any application process.

However, we do strive to provide you with a maximum of information on your way. Please find here a video containing detailed information about your way to study in Germany:

> HOW TO STUDY IN GERMANY

We wish you all the best with your exam!

Once you have failed an exam your are considered a ‘non-GZK-student’.

You can re-apply at any exam date provided for non-GZK-students.

PLEASE NOTE: You will receive the discount for GZK-students in case you next exam will take place in the course of the next 12 months after the end of your course. Such discount is ONLY VALID for an exam at the same level as the failed exam!

If you failed your exam you are eligible to obtain a certificate of participation stating you overall score. To obtain such a certificate you have 2 choices:

1. Please contact the reception and ask for such certificate.
2. Please contact our Department of Exams directly via

exam@goethe-kathmandu.edu.np

In both cases the Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu will provide you with the respective certificate.

You have the right have your exam re-evaluated. In such cases please contact the Department of Exams at the GZK directly:

exam@goethe-kathmandu.edu.np

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU FAILED YOUR EXAM THAT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN THAT YOUR EXAM NEEDS TO BE  RE-EVALUATED. PLEASE MAKE SURE THERE IS REASONABLE DOUBT FOR SUCH REQUEST.

In case of perceived flaws of procedure during the exam that may violate the exam guidelines of the Goethe-Institute you shall contact the Department of Exams at the GZK directly via email:

exam@goethe-kathmandu.edu.np

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE EXAM GUIDELINES OF THE GOETHE-INSTITUT.

The Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu strives to provide you with the results of you exams in a timely manner. Results will usually be published at the premises of the GZK as follows:

A1 & A2       After up to 1 week

B1 & B2       After up to 3 weeks

C1                After up to 3 weeks.

The results will be published on the public pinboards on the premises of the GZK. The GZK will inform about the publication of the results via posts on its Social Media channels (Instagram & Facebook).

PLEASE NOTE: Du to the high demand the time periods stated here may vary. Please follows our Social Media channels for more information or contact our reception.