B1 certificate English

Proof of English language competence with a German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife

• A1: at least 1 year of English at school
• A2: at least 3 years of English at school
• B1: for those who did their Abitur or Fachhochschulreife in year 12 (G8) - at least 6 years of English at school - through to at least year 11
• B1:for those who did their Abitur or Fachhochschulreife in year 13 (G9) - at least 7 years of English at school - through to at least year 12

B1 / B1.2 certificate tests at the SZHB

First, please determine your actual language level by taking the C-Test.

We recommend that you register for the B1 exam in English if your result is B1.2 or higher.

Please see here for exam dates

• After you have successfully registered for the test, you will receive an email request to pay the test fee. 
• The fee to take the test is 40 EURO.
• You will receive your language certificate approx. 3-4 days after the test.

TEST COMPONENTS

• 10-minute listening comprehension section
• 40-minute reading comprehension section
• 30-minute writing section
• 10-minute speaking section

Other ways to demonstrate language proficiency

All recognized certificates and verifications

Further information

Independent study options

Information about the language level B1 according to the CEFR