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The Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (formerly ''Zeugnis über die Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung'') is a
Goethe-Institut The Goethe-Institut (, GI, en, Goethe Institute) is a non-profit German cultural association operational worldwide with 159 institutes, promoting the study of the German language abroad and encouraging international cultural exchange and ...
certificate proving high-level
German language German ( ) is a West Germanic languages, West Germanic language mainly spoken in Central Europe. It is the most widely spoken and Official language, official or co-official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Ita ...
ability. The ''Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung'' (; ZOP) has been integrated into the ''Goethe-Zertifikat C2'' as of 1 January 2012. The ZOP is rated at level C2 of the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated in English as CEFR or CEF or CEFRL, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe and, increasing ...
(CEFR), the highest of the CEFR levels, signalling a level of language ability comparable to an educated native speaker. The exam ''Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung'' requires the examinee to understand difficult texts and to communicate eloquently in both spoken and written language. Possessing a ZOP certification is considered valid proof of German language proficiency for anyone seeking entry into a German Hochschule or university. It is also valued as a qualification proving mastery of German in business contexts. The ''Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung'' may only be administered to people at least 16 years old who have not learned German as a native speaker. The requirement for a person undertaking the ZOP is estimated at around 1,000–1,200 hours of German language lessons.


See also

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Zertifikat Deutsch The Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) is an internationally recognized exam of German language ability. It tests for a level of ability equivalent to level B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale. Candidates typically need ...
* Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf * Green diploma (''Grünes Diplom'' for German teachers)


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Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
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