German B1 for permanent residency (Niederlassungserlaubnis)
A settlement permit in Germany normally requires German at B1 level under §9 AufenthG. The immigration office wants a certificate — Telc Deutsch B1, Goethe-Zertifikat B1 or a DTZ result at B1. B1 is the level where the jump gets real: longer listening texts, a written letter that is graded on register, and a speaking part where you have to plan something with a partner.
Sound familiar?
- Your residence permit renewal has a deadline and the exam only runs on fixed dates.
- You can speak German at work but have never written an exam-format letter.
- The B1 listening section moves fast and includes dialects and background noise.
- A language school B1 course costs several hundred euros for material you may not need.
How we help
All four B1 modules covered
Lesen, Hören, Sprachbausteine and Schreiben in the real proportions, so you know exactly where your weak module is before test day.
Your writing marked, not just counted
The Schreiben task is graded against the official criteria for the level, with corrections that quote your own sentences back to you.
Modular retakes in mind
telc and Goethe let you resit single modules. A scored mock tells you which module to spend your remaining study time on.
No subscription, no course booking
Just €1.12 per exam — one payment of €45 opens every mock at every level for three months. Practise at 6am or at midnight, and retake as often as you like.
Frequently asked questions
+Does a DTZ certificate at B1 count for permanent residency?
Yes, a DTZ result graded at B1 is normally accepted as proof of German for a settlement permit. Our DTZ guide explains how the exam works and links to the official BAMF pages.
+Do I need B1 or B2 for a Niederlassungserlaubnis?
B1 is the standard requirement. Some accelerated routes (for example after 21 or 27 months for integration-course graduates, or for highly qualified applicants) can require more. Check your case with the Ausländerbehörde.
+Do the mocks include the speaking part?
No. Sprechen is a live test with an examiner and a partner, so there is nothing to answer online — the mocks cover Lesen, Hören, Sprachbausteine and Schreiben, which is where marks are usually lost.