Goethe B2 Scoring and Pass Mark by Module
Level:B2Duration:~3 h 15 minFee:Varies by centreValidity:UnlimitedFormat:Modular
Last updated: 19 September 2026 · Verified against current official Goethe-Institut sources
Goethe B2 has no single compensatory overall pass score. Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking each receive a separate result out of 100, and every module requires at least 60 points to pass.
Official grade bands
| Points | Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100 | Sehr gut / very good |
| 80–89 | Gut / good |
| 70–79 | Befriedigend / satisfactory |
| 60–69 | Ausreichend / sufficient |
| 0–59 | Nicht bestanden / not passed |
What production modules assess
- Writing: task fulfilment, coherence, vocabulary and structures.
- Speaking Part 1: task fulfilment, coherence/fluency, vocabulary, structures, pronunciation and questions/answers.
- Speaking Part 2: task fulfilment, interaction, vocabulary, structures and pronunciation.
- If task fulfilment receives zero for a task, that task receives zero overall.
Official sources
The exam rules and figures in this guide were checked against the official sources below.
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Measure the skills behind the score
Practise Goethe B2 Writing and Speaking with Zertifly and improve each assessment criterion, not only the total.