Is the test in German?

Yes. The questions are in German, so practise reading them carefully.

At a BAMF-approved test centre, often your local Volkshochschule (VHS).

Einbürgerungstest Practice 2026: Free German Test

33 questions · 60 min

Format, booking, what to bring and a free 7, 14 or 30-day study plan.

The questions are all published in advance, so with practice the test is very passable.

How the German citizenship test works, where the questions come from and how to prepare.

Most people applying for German citizenship need to pass it. A German school-leaving qualification can count instead.