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German B2/C1 for university admission, research positions, or academic exchange programs in Germany.
German B1/B2 for working in Germany. The EU Blue Card has no language requirement, but employers prefer German-speaking candidates.
Spouses of US citizens are exempt from A1 requirement. For non-exempt cases, A1 is required for family reunification (Familiennachzug).
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Goethe-Institut has centers in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC. TELC exams are offered at various community colleges and German cultural centers. We recommend checking goethe.de and telc.net for current US locations.
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Most German universities require B2 or C1 level German. Some English-taught programs may accept B1. For research positions, requirements vary by institution. Our B2 exam preparation covers everything you need for academic German certification.
For complete beginners: A1 typically takes 2-4 months, B1 takes 6-12 months, and B2 takes 12-18 months with consistent study. If you have heritage German or prior learning, you may progress much faster. Our AI tracks your level and suggests when you're ready.
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