Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (GDS) Schreiben
Goethe C2 writing practice test
The Goethe C2 writing test (Schreiben) takes 80 minutes and has 2 writing tasks. You pass the Schreiben module with 60 of 100 points.
Updated 25 September 2026, Faust Academy team
Faust has 12 Goethe C2 Schreiben practice papers in this format. On Faust, one scored online paper per part is free, and every PDF is free. Every online paper gets a result.
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The parts of the Goethe C2 writing test
| Part | Task type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Revise a text | 20 minutes, 20 points |
| Part 2 | Write a text on one of four topics | 60 minutes, 80 points, target 350 words |
How writing is scored at C2
Each of the four modules is scored out of 100 points. You pass a module with 60 points, and each module counts on its own.
Schreiben is a module of its own. You can take it alone or with the other modules, and you can retake it alone.
How to practise Goethe C2 writing
- Plan your time by task: part 1 20 minutes, part 2 60 minutes.
- The tasks do not give equal points: part 1 gives 20 points, part 2 gives 80 points.
- Cover every content point the task asks for.
- Read your result for each task and write the weakest task type again.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Goethe C2 writing test?
- It takes 80 minutes and has 2 writing tasks.
- How many points do I need to pass Goethe C2 writing?
- Each of the four modules is scored out of 100 points. You pass a module with 60 points, and each module counts on its own.
- What does Goethe C2 writing practice cost on Faust?
- On Faust, one scored online paper per part is free, and every PDF is free. Full access to every paper is paid. The pricing page shows the current price.
- Can I take only the Goethe C2 Schreiben module?
- Yes. From B1 up, you can take Schreiben alone or with the other modules, and a passed module gets its own certificate. You can also retake Schreiben alone.
- How many Goethe C2 writing papers does Faust have?
- Faust has 12 Goethe C2 Schreiben papers. Each one follows the parts in the table above, and each online paper gets a result.
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Sources
- Goethe-Institut exam rules for C2 (Durchführungsbestimmungen), 1 September 2025
- Goethe-Institut exam rules (Prüfungsordnung), 1 September 2025