DTZ (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2-B1)) — Free Online Mock Test
Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2-B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in German. · Official language: German.
DTZ exam at a glance
DTZ key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Developed by telc GmbH with the Goethe-Institut under a mandate from BAMF (the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees); administered by telc at accredited integration-course providers. |
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| Official website | telc.net — Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer ↗ |
| Mode | Paper-based, in person — a written part (~100 minutes: Listening, Reading, Writing) plus an oral part (~15 minutes, Speaking) with an examiner. |
| Frequency | Offered regularly at BAMF-accredited integration-course centres, normally at the end of each integration course. |
| Scoring & marking | A single scaled test spanning CEFR A2–B1 that places the taker per skill at A2 or B1, testing all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). There is no traditional pass/fail — the certificate documents the CEFR level reached in each skill; reaching B1 is the outcome required for residence, permanent settlement (Niederlassungserlaubnis) and naturalisation. It is the mandatory final exam of the German state Integrationskurs. |
| Score validity | The certificate does not expire, though authorities may request fresher proof if current ability seems below B1. |
| Language | Certifies German. |
Who is eligible for DTZ?
Aimed at adult immigrants in Germany; taken at the conclusion of a BAMF integration course (no formal prerequisite for the funded attempt).
Last verified August 2026 against telc — Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer A2·B1. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
DTZ section breakdown
The DTZ mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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DTZ (50 Q)
DTZ scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: DTZ has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: DTZ (pass 700/1000).
How DTZ is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
DTZ time strategy
With 50 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 108 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- DTZ (50 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
DTZ topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of DTZ, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
DTZ (50 Q)
- Hören — Dialog · 10
- Deutsch — Literatur · 4
- Lesen — Redewendungen · 4
- Lesen — Leseverstehen · 4
- Hören — Durchsage · 4
- Deutsch — Grammatik (Tempus) · 2
- Deutsch — Grammatik (Wortarten) · 2
- Deutsch — Grammatik (Kasus) · 2
DTZ difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2-B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in German. · Official language: German.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's DTZ bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for DTZ
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what DTZ really tests
The DTZ (Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer) is the standardized German test taken at the end of Germany’s state integration course, scaling each candidate to CEFR A2 or B1 across all four skills. Reaching B1 fulfils the language condition for permanent settlement (Niederlassungserlaubnis) and naturalisation, and the certificate does not expire.
Preparation tips
- Aim explicitly for B1, not just A2 — the writing (Schreiben) task and the speaking dialogue are where many lose the B1 level.
- Practise the oral part’s partner-dialogue format (planning something with another candidate).
- Drill the everyday/immigration themes (housing, work, authorities, health) the test consistently uses.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating it as pass/fail — it isn’t; the real goal is landing at B1 rather than A2.
- Assuming a B1 result “runs out” — it doesn’t expire, though very old certificates may be questioned.
DTZ study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Target B1, not just A2
- Everyday/immigration themes
- All four skills
- The letter (Schreiben) task
- Partner-dialogue speaking format
- Housing, work, authorities, health topics
- Full DTZ model test
- Listening & reading pace
- B1-level accuracy
Where DTZ can take you
A strong DTZ result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Settlement in Germany
- Naturalisation
Best books & official prep for DTZ
- Official DTZ model tests & BAMF exam objectives — telc / BAMF
Official practice: telc and BAMF publish DTZ model tests and exam objectives.
Previous-year papers: Official model tests are provided.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTZ exam pattern?
- Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2-B1) contains 50 questions across 1 section: DTZ (50 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does DTZ have negative marking?
- No — DTZ has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is DTZ scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. DTZ (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise DTZ online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length DTZ mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of DTZ?
- DTZ is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2-B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in German. · Official language: German.
- How long is the DTZ exam?
- DTZ runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in DTZ?
- DTZ is split into: DTZ (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (A2-B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in German. · Official language: German.
- What tools or aids are allowed during DTZ?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the DTZ test adaptive?
- No — DTZ is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many DTZ mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct DTZ variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free DTZ test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge DTZ test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are DTZ previous year question–style papers included?
- Every DTZ mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 50-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free DTZ mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's DTZ mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the DTZ mock test on mobile?
- Yes. DTZ mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the DTZ syllabus?
- The DTZ syllabus maps to its 1 section: DTZ (50 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for DTZ?
- Eligibility for DTZ — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic DTZ practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the DTZ exam and how should I prepare?
- Official DTZ exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free DTZ mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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