Does Faust offer official DTZ mock exams?

No. Faust simulates the Goethe format, A1 through C2. The reading and listening practice transfers to the DTZ because both tests measure B1-level German; learn the DTZ task formats from the official model test published by the BAMF.

Is Goethe-format practice enough to pass the DTZ?

The language is the same: if you sit stably at B1 level in the Goethe format, you bring the skills the DTZ demands. Additionally review the official DTZ model test so the writing and speaking formats are familiar.

Does the DTZ count for German citizenship?

Usually yes, provided the certificate shows the result B1; a DTZ result of A2 does not meet the citizenship language requirement. The binding decision rests with your local citizenship office (Einbürgerungsbehörde).

Where do I find official DTZ material?

From the BAMF and the licensed test providers. There you find the official model test and the binding information on registration, dates and procedure.

What if my German is still below B1?

Then that is the most important thing to know before booking. The free placement test gives you a conservative estimate of where you stand. Practise at your real level and book the exam only once your results are stable; every failed attempt costs time and fees.

Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer

DTZ practice online: how to prepare for the German integration test

The Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ) is the final exam of the German integration course, overseen by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Depending on your performance, the certificate shows level A2 or B1, and a DTZ result of B1 is commonly accepted as language proof for German citizenship. Many migrants preparing alongside or outside a course look for practice material online.

An honest note up front: Faust simulates the Goethe exam format, not DTZ papers. The reading and listening training still transfers to a large degree, because both tests measure the same everyday German at B1 level. If you sit consistently above the pass mark in the Goethe format, you bring the language skills the DTZ demands.

This page explains what the DTZ covers, which parts of your preparation work well online, and where the official BAMF model test is the better source.

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The parts of the DTZ

The DTZ has a written block and an oral exam. Binding details on structure and scoring come from the BAMF; work through the official model test before exam day.

Part	What it covers
Hören (Listening)	Announcements, conversations and media clips from everyday life and work
Lesen (Reading)	Adverts, letters, information texts and forms from daily life in Germany
Schreiben (Writing)	A short letter or message about an everyday situation
Sprechen (Speaking)	Talking about yourself, describing a picture, planning something together

What transfers from Goethe-format practice, and what does not

Reading and listening transfer most strongly: both tests require you to understand everyday German texts and to follow spoken German at natural speed. Practising the Faust B1 reading and listening papers with instant scoring builds exactly those skills, and the B1 vocabulary and grammar are the same in both exams.

The task formats differ in detail, especially in writing and speaking. Faust does not offer DTZ simulations, and we say that plainly rather than blur it. Work through the official DTZ model test from the BAMF before exam day so the formats are familiar, and practise speaking in your course or with a study partner.

An honest preparation plan

Measure your level first with the free placement test, so you know how far B1 still is.
Practise B1 reading and listening in the Goethe format with instant scoring, several times a week.
Learn fixed letter phrases: a greeting, a closing line, and one sentence per required point.
Work through the official DTZ model test so the task formats hold no surprises on exam day.
Practise speaking out loud, in your course or with a partner; the topics come from everyday life.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Faust offer official DTZ mock exams?: No. Faust simulates the Goethe format, A1 through C2. The reading and listening practice transfers to the DTZ because both tests measure B1-level German; learn the DTZ task formats from the official model test published by the BAMF.
Is Goethe-format practice enough to pass the DTZ?: The language is the same: if you sit stably at B1 level in the Goethe format, you bring the skills the DTZ demands. Additionally review the official DTZ model test so the writing and speaking formats are familiar.
Does the DTZ count for German citizenship?: Usually yes, provided the certificate shows the result B1; a DTZ result of A2 does not meet the citizenship language requirement. The binding decision rests with your local citizenship office (Einbürgerungsbehörde).
Where do I find official DTZ material?: From the BAMF and the licensed test providers. There you find the official model test and the binding information on registration, dates and procedure.
What if my German is still below B1?: Then that is the most important thing to know before booking. The free placement test gives you a conservative estimate of where you stand. Practise at your real level and book the exam only once your results are stable; every failed attempt costs time and fees.

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