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Key Facts: KPG German Exam

The KPG German examination is Greece's official state German language credential administered by the Ministry of Education (minedu.gov.gr).

The exam uses integrated graded batteries: Level A (A1+A2), Level B (B1+B2), and Level C (C1+C2).

Statutory fees are €60 for Level A, €80 for Level B, and €100 for Level C, payable via the Greek e-Παράβολο portal.

Passing requires at least 60 of 200 points for the lower tier and 120 of 200 for the higher tier (2026A specifications).

The KPG carries 200 points across four modules: Reading 50, Written Production and Mediation 60, Listening 50 and Speaking 40.

A minimum 30% is required in Modules 1, 2 and 3; Module 4 (speaking) is exempt from any minimum score.

KPG certificates are bilingual, do not expire, and count as an additional qualification for Greek public-sector recruitment.

The German examination is designed by the German Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Two KPG examination periods are held each year, period A in May and period B in November, in public school examination centres.

The Greek KPG German examination is an official state language credential run by the Ministry of Education across CEFR A1–C2; in the integrated graded battery 60 of 200 points earns the lower certificate and 120 earns the higher, with at least 30% required in Modules 1–3.

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1Read the notice posted at a Munich university library: "Sehr geehrte Bibliotheksnutzer, ab dem 1. Oktober gelten neue Öffnungszeiten: Montag bis Freitag 08:00–22:00 Uhr, Samstag 09:00–18:00 Uhr. An Sonntagen und gesetzlichen Feiertagen bleibt die Universitätsbibliothek grundsätzlich geschlossen. Ausleihen und Rückgaben sind bis 30 Minuten vor Schließung möglich." When is the university library open on Saturdays?

A.Von 08:00 bis 22:00 Uhr

B.Von 09:00 bis 22:00 Uhr

C.Sie bleibt samstags geschlossen

D.Von 09:00 bis 18:00 Uhr

Explanation: The notice explicitly specifies that starting October 1, the opening hours on Saturdays are 'Samstag 09:00–18:00 Uhr'. Therefore, 'Von 09:00 bis 18:00 Uhr' is the correct timeframe. The weekday schedule of 08:00 to 22:00 applies only from Monday to Friday.

2Read the following announcement on a German railway station display board: "Achtung an Gleis 4: Der Intercity-Express ICE 612 nach Hamburg Hauptbahnhof über Hannover fällt heute wegen einer technischen Störung an der Oberleitung ersatzlos aus. Fahrgäste mit Fahrkarten für diesen Zug können ohne Aufpreis den nachfolgenden ICE 714 um 14:45 Uhr nutzen." What can passengers with tickets for ICE 612 do?

A.Sie müssen eine neue Fahrkarte am Schalter kaufen.

B.Sie müssen bis zum nächsten Morgen warten.

C.Sie dürfen den späteren ICE 714 ohne zusätzliche Kosten nehmen.

D.Sie müssen auf einen Nahverkehrszug über Frankfurt umsteigen.

Explanation: The announcement explicitly states that affected passengers may take the subsequent train without surcharge ('ohne Aufpreis den nachfolgenden ICE 714 um 14:45 Uhr nutzen'). Therefore, taking ICE 714 without additional cost is the designated remedy. No ticket repurchase or overnight wait is mandated.

3Read the following rental advertisement for an apartment in Berlin: "Helle 2-Zimmer-Wohnung in Berlin-Friedrichshain, 58 qm, dritter Stock mit Balkon und Einbauküche. Kaltmiete: 780 Euro, Nebenkosten: 190 Euro einschließlich Heizung. Kaution: drei Monatskaltmieten. Haustiere sind nach vorheriger Absprache gestattet. Bezugsfrei ab 1. Dezember." Which expense is explicitly included in the secondary costs (Nebenkosten)?

A.Der private Stromverbrauch

B.Die Heizungskosten

C.Der Breitband-Internetanschluss

D.Ein fester Garagenstellplatz

Explanation: The text states 'Nebenkosten: 190 Euro einschließlich Heizung', meaning heating costs are explicitly covered by the secondary costs advance. Other utility bills such as personal electricity and internet are typically billed separately and are not mentioned as included. A garage space is neither listed nor included.

4Read the following email from a German community college (Volkshochschule): "Guten Tag, Herr Papadopoulos, wir bestätigen hiermit Ihre verbindliche Anmeldung für den Abendkurs Deutsch B2 (Kurs-Nr. DE-402). Der Unterricht beginnt am Montag, den 3. November, und findet jeweils montags und mittwochs von 18:00 bis 20:30 Uhr statt. Bitte bringen Sie am ersten Kurstag Ihr Lehrwerk sowie einen amtlichen Lichtbildausweis mit." What is the primary purpose of this communication?

A.To confirm registration and state the start date, schedule, and necessary materials

B.To notify the student that the language course has been rescheduled to the morning

C.To request immediate payment of overdue examination fees

D.To invite the participant to take an obligatory placement test

Explanation: The opening formula 'wir bestätigen hiermit Ihre verbindliche Anmeldung' directly confirms the applicant's registration, followed by specific information on course start date, meeting times, and required items (textbook and ID). No mention is made of overdue fees, placement testing, or morning shifts.

5Read this visitor notice from an art museum in Vienna: "Fotografieren ist in den Dauerausstellungen zu rein privaten Zwecken ohne Blitzlicht und ohne Stativ gestattet. Für die aktuelle Sonderausstellung im Westflügel gilt jedoch ein ausnahmsloses Foto- und Filmverbot. Größere Taschen und Rucksäcke müssen vor dem Rundgang an den Schließfächern im Foyer deponiert werden." Under what condition may visitors take photographs in the permanent collection?

A.Only after purchasing an expensive commercial photography pass

B.Strictly for non-commercial private purposes without flash or a tripod

C.Only if accompanied by an accredited museum tour guide

D.Without any restrictions whatsoever throughout the entire museum complex

Explanation: The notice states that photography is permitted in permanent exhibitions 'zu rein privaten Zwecken ohne Blitzlicht und ohne Stativ' (for purely private purposes without flash and without a tripod). The temporary exhibition in the west wing has a total ban, and commercial passes are not discussed.

6Read the ski resort report from the Bavarian Alps: "Aufgrund anhaltender Schneestürme und Windspitzen von über 90 km/h bleiben die Gipfelbahn sowie alle Sessellifte oberhalb von 1500 Metern heute aus Sicherheitsgründen außer Betrieb. Die tiefer gelegenen Schlepplifte und Übungshänge im Talbereich sind geöffnet und frisch präpariert. Skifahrern wird dringend davon abgeraten, die markierten Pisten zu verlassen." What conclusion should skiers draw from this bulletin?

A.The entire ski resort is fully operational without any limitations.

B.The summit cable car will resume operations during the early afternoon.

C.Off-piste skiing in the high alpine sector is officially recommended today.

D.Skiing is restricted to lower valley lifts and nursery slopes today.

Explanation: Because high-altitude lifts above 1500 meters are shut down due to gale-force winds while valley beginner slopes remain open ('im Talbereich sind geöffnet'), skiers can conclude that winter sports activities are restricted to lower valley facilities. Off-piste skiing is explicitly warned against.

7Read the job advertisement from a tourist agency in Heraklion cooperating with Austrian tour operators: "Wir suchen für die Sommersaison eine engagierte Kundenbetreuungskraft (m/w/d). Ihr Profil: Ausgeprägte Kommunikationsstärke, sehr gute Deutsch- und Griechischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift sowie Grundkenntnisse in Englisch. Erste Berufserfahrung im Tourismussektor ist erwünscht, aber keine zwingende Voraussetzung." What is the main message regarding previous professional experience?

A.Candidates without tourism experience will not be considered under any circumstances.

B.Applicants must possess a university degree in international hotel management.

C.Prior experience in tourism is welcome, but newcomers without it may still apply.

D.Fluency in Italian and Spanish is an absolute mandatory prerequisite.

Explanation: The phrase 'ist erwünscht, aber keine zwingende Voraussetzung' means that prior experience is desirable/welcomed, but not an absolute requirement. Thus, qualified newcomers and candidates without prior tourism employment are eligible to apply. Academic degrees or other foreign languages are not demanded.

8Read this short municipal bulletin from Hamburg: "Wegen dringender Reparaturarbeiten an der Trinkwasserleitung wird die Wasserversorgung in der Barmbeker Straße am Donnerstag zwischen 08:30 und 13:00 Uhr vorübergehend unterbrochen. Die Anwohner werden gebeten, sich rechtzeitig mit ausreichend Brauch- und Trinkwasser zu versorgen und während der Arbeiten sämtliche Wasserhähne geschlossen zu halten." What are residents instructed to do?

A.Evacuate their apartments for the entire duration of the repair work

B.Store sufficient water in advance and keep water taps closed during the outage

C.Call the municipal emergency line as soon as the water pressure drops

D.Pay an emergency repair surcharge to the city utility company

Explanation: The text explicitly requests residents to store drinking and domestic water in advance ('sich rechtzeitig mit ausreichend Brauch- und Trinkwasser zu versorgen') and keep all taps firmly shut ('sämtliche Wasserhähne geschlossen zu halten') while maintenance takes place. No evacuation or fees are involved.

9Read this excerpt from a German business weekly: "Die Rückkehrpflicht zur Präsenzarbeit stößt in zahlreichen deutschen Unternehmen auf unerwartet heftigen Widerstand. Während viele Vorstände betonen, dass persönliche Begegnungen auf dem Flur den Korpsgeist stärken und spontane Innovationen befördern, verweisen Betriebsräte auf unverändert hohe Produktivitätskennziffern im Homeoffice. Viele Beschäftigte empfinden flexible Arbeitsmodelle längst nicht mehr als freiwilliges Entgegenkommen des Arbeitgebers, sondern als unverzichtbaren Bestandteil moderner Arbeitskultur." What core conflict is articulated in this passage?

A.A clash between corporate leaders seeking in-person interaction and workers viewing remote flexibility as a core cultural standard

B.A dispute over whether employees should receive reduced wages when working from rural residences

C.An agreement between unions and employers that physical office presence severely impedes team efficiency

D.A legislative mandate by the federal government abolishing all telework options in the private sector

Explanation: The text highlights a fundamental tension: executive boards value spontaneous innovation and corporate esprit through physical presence ('persönliche Begegnungen ... stärken den Korpsgeist'), whereas employees and staff councils point to stable productivity and regard remote flexibility as an essential component of modern work culture ('unverzichtbaren Bestandteil moderner Arbeitskultur').

10Read this excerpt from an environmental commentary: "Deutschlands Vorreiterrolle beim Altpapierrecycling verstellt allzu oft den Blick auf die ernüchternde Realität im Kunststoffsektor. Trotz flächendeckender gelber Tonnen liegt der tatsächliche Anteil von Rezyklaten in neuen Plastikverpackungen bei mageren 15 Prozent. Die Ursache liegt im Marktversagen: Primärkunststoffe aus fossilem Rohöl sind nach wie vor billiger als aufwendig aufbereitetes Rezyklat. Solange der Gesetzgeber keine verbindlichen Rezyklat-Einsatzquoten vorschreibt, bleibt die viel beschworene Kreislaufwirtschaft ein frommer Wunsch." What conclusion can be drawn regarding the market for recycled plastics?

A.Recycled plastic has successfully replaced crude oil polymers due to strong consumer enthusiasm.

B.Paper recycling has failed completely and has caused municipal waste systems to collapse.

C.German manufacturers have voluntarily decided to eliminate virgin petroleum plastics by next year.

D.Without legally binding quotas, recycled plastic struggles commercially against cheaper virgin plastic derived from oil.

Explanation: The commentator argues that virgin plastics made from fossil crude oil are cheaper than cleaned recycled polymers ('Primärkunststoffe ... nach wie vor billiger als aufwendig aufbereitetes Rezyklat'), concluding that the circular economy cannot function without statutory minimum usage quotas ('verbindliche Rezyklat-Einsatzquoten').

About the KPG German Exam

The State Certificate of Language Proficiency (Κρατικό Πιστοποιητικό Γλωσσομάθειας - ΚΠΓ) in German is Greece's official state German-language certification, established by Law 2740/1999 and run by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports; the German papers are designed by the Department of German Language and Literature of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Testing is organized as an integrated graded battery (ενιαία διαβαθμισμένη εξέταση) across three tiers: Level A (A1+A2), Level B (B1+B2) and Level C (C1+C2), and candidates receive the lower or the higher certificate of the tier according to their total score. Certificates are issued bilingually, do not expire, and are recognised by the Ministry as an additional qualification (πρόσθετο προσόν) for appointment and recruitment in Greek public-sector bodies. A distinctive feature of the exam is mediation (διαμεσολάβηση): relaying information from a Greek source text into German. OpenExamPrep provides a study adaptation with German test items and English explanations covering reading, grammar, vocabulary, discourse and mediation knowledge.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Θρησκευμάτων και Αθλητισμού), Greece. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Four modules totalling 200 points: Module 1 (Reading Comprehension & Language Awareness, 50 pts), Module 2 (Written Production & Written Mediation, 60 pts), Module 3 (Listening Comprehension, 50 pts) and Module 4 (Speaking Production & Oral Mediation, 40 pts). In each graded test half the marks come from lower-level items (A1/B1/C1) and half from higher-level items (A2/B2/C2).

Time Limit

Modules 1–3 per the 2026A timetable: Level A 65 + 40 + 15–25 min; Level B 85 + 85 + 20–30 min; Level C 120 + 120 + 30 min. Module 4 (paired oral) is scheduled separately on the second day

Passing Score

60–119 of 200 points earns the lower certificate of the band (A1, B1 or C1); 120–200 earns the higher certificate (A2, B2 or C2). A minimum 30% is required in Modules 1, 2 and 3 (7.5 / 9 / 7.5 points for the lower certificate, 15 / 18 / 15 for the higher); Module 4 has no minimum.

Exam / Certification Fees

€60 (Level A: A1+A2), €80 (Level B: B1+B2), €100 (Level C: C1+C2) per sitting via e-paravolo

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Official sources

Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports (Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Θρησκευμάτων και Αθλητισμού), Greece: official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Leseverstehen & Textual Analysis

Authentic German reading passages, text structure analysis, identification of main ideas, specific factual information, and contextual inference.

25%

Sprachbewusstsein & German Grammar

Grammatical accuracy, syntactic structures, clause relationships, Passiv, Konjunktiv, cases, prepositions, and discourse connectors.

20%

Wortschatz & Idiomatic Usage

Lexical variety, Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen, idioms, word formation with prefixes and suffixes, and register-specific terminology.

15%

Schriftlicher Ausdruck & Mediation

Textual cohesion, genre conventions for reports and formal correspondence, and cross-linguistic mediation strategies from Greek into German.

15%

Soziolinguistische & Pragmatische Kompetenz

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60–119 of 200 points earns the lower certificate of the band (A1, B1 or C1); 120–200 earns the higher certificate (A2, B2 or C2). A minimum 30% is required in Modules 1, 2 and 3 (7.5 / 9 / 7.5 points for the lower certificate, 15 / 18 / 15 for the higher); Module 4 has no minimum.
Assessment: Four modules totalling 200 points: Module 1 (Reading Comprehension & Language Awareness, 50 pts), Module 2 (Written Production & Written Mediation, 60 pts), Module 3 (Listening Comprehension, 50 pts) and Module 4 (Speaking Production & Oral Mediation, 40 pts). In each graded test half the marks come from lower-level items (A1/B1/C1) and half from higher-level items (A2/B2/C2).
Time limit: Modules 1–3 per the 2026A timetable: Level A 65 + 40 + 15–25 min; Level B 85 + 85 + 20–30 min; Level C 120 + 120 + 30 min. Module 4 (paired oral) is scheduled separately on the second day
Exam / certification fees: €60 (Level A: A1+A2), €80 (Level B: B1+B2), €100 (Level C: C1+C2) per sitting via e-paravolo Official sources

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KPG German: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master German Konjunktiv II and Passiv forms: KPG B2 and C1 German papers place heavy emphasis on indirect speech, polite hypothetical statements, and various passive substitutes (z.B. sein + zu + Infinitiv, lassen sich + Infinitiv).

2Learn fixed preposition combinations (Verben mit Präpositionen): Many language awareness questions hinge on the correct case (Dativ vs Akkusativ) governed by verbal prepositions such as abhängen von, zweifeln an, or sich freuen auf/über.

3Practice Nomen-Verb-Verbindungen: Advanced German texts frequently use formal bureaucratic structures like 'zur Verfügung stehen' or 'eine Entscheidung treffen' rather than simple verbs.

4Understand cross-linguistic mediation strategies: In KPG mediation tasks, practice extracting the central factual claims from Greek notices or announcements and rendering them in coherent, natural German.

5Pay attention to subordinating conjunctions and word order: Nebensätze with 'obwohl', 'indem', 'sodass', and double connectors like 'nicht nur ... sondern auch' frequently test syntactic precision.

6Respect the module minimums: scoring under 30% in Module 1, 2 or 3 disqualifies you whatever your total, so a strong reading score cannot rescue a failed writing or listening module. Module 4 is the only module without a minimum.

7Work through the official past papers: the Ministry publishes every session's German papers, answer keys and Module 3 audio under 'Θέματα Εξετάσεων ΚΠγ' on minedu.gov.gr, the only reliable way to see the authentic matching, three-option and completion formats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Greek KPG German examination?

The KPG (Κρατικό Πιστοποιητικό Γλωσσομάθειας) German exam is Greece's official state German-language certification, established by Law 2740/1999 and run by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, with the papers designed by the German Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. It certifies German proficiency on the CEFR scale.

How does the integrated graded battery (ενιαία διαβαθμισμένη εξέταση) work for German?

Candidates register for a graded battery covering two levels simultaneously: Level A (A1+A2), Level B (B1+B2), or Level C (C1+C2). Scoring 60–119 points out of 200 awards the lower credential (e.g. B1), while 120–200 points awards the higher credential (e.g. B2), provided the candidate reaches at least 30% of the maximum in Modules 1, 2 and 3. Module 4 (speaking) is the one module with no minimum score.

What are the four modules tested on the official KPG German exam?

The exam consists of Module 1 (Leseverstehen und Sprachbewusstsein, 50 points), Module 2 (Schriftlicher Ausdruck und schriftliche Mediation, 60 points), Module 3 (Hörverstehen, 50 points), and Module 4 (Mündlicher Ausdruck und mündliche Mediation, 40 points), for a total of 200 points.

What is the fee for the KPG German exam and how is it paid?

The statutory exam fees are paid via the Greek government electronic fee application (e-Παράβολο on gsis.gr): €60 for Level A (A1+A2), €80 for Level B (B1+B2), and €100 for Level C (C1+C2). Candidates generate and pay the e-paravolo before completing their online application at kpg.it.minedu.gov.gr.

Is the KPG German certificate recognized by ASEP and Greek public authorities?

Yes. The Ministry of Education states that the KPG is recognised as an additional qualification (πρόσθετο προσόν) for appointment and recruitment in Greek public-sector bodies, and it is accepted as proof of German knowledge at the certified level in ASEP (ΑΣΕΠ) selection procedures. Successful candidates receive a bilingual certificate that does not expire. Universities and individual employers set their own language requirements, so check the rules that apply to your case.

How does OpenExamPrep's practice bank adapt the official exam?

The official KPG combines objective items (three-option choice items, matching tasks and word-completion items) with written composition, written and oral mediation from Greek sources, listening from audio, and a paired speaking interview. OpenExamPrep offers a 100-question, four-option multiple-choice study adaptation: German test items with English explanations covering reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, discourse analysis and mediation concepts. It is a study aid, not a simulation of the official paper, and it cannot replace practice in writing, listening and speaking.