Yes. All three providers use a 60-point total across Hören, Lesen, Schreiben, and Sprechen. The pass threshold differs: Goethe requires 45/60 (75%) for all levels; telc and ÖSD require 36/60 (60%) per module. Because all modules are scored separately in telc/ÖSD, you need 60% in each module to pass, whereas Goethe averages the total.

A raw score of 45/60 means the same percentage (75%) on any of the three providers. However, because telc scores per module, you might score 75% overall on Goethe but fail one telc module. Always check your per-module scores on telc/ÖSD.

BAMF requires B1 level for naturalisation. This corresponds to 45/60 (75%) on Goethe, or 36/60 (60%) in each module on telc/ÖSD. Some authorities may accept lower scores if other evidence of B1 proficiency is provided.

Yes — all three exam providers design their exams to align with the CEFR framework. A Goethe B1 pass means you have demonstrated B1-level competence, and the same applies to telc and ÖSD. The score thresholds (75% for Goethe, 60% per module for telc/ÖSD) are calibrated to the CEFR B1 descriptor.

All three providers use examiners who assess speaking against a standardised rubric. Goethe uses a 0–5 scale per criterion, averaged. telc uses a 0–5 scale per sub-task, with a 60% overall threshold. ÖSD uses a similar rubric to telc. AI scoring tools on Pass2Germany give you an indicative score before your official exam.

No. Exam scores are ultimately determined by the examining panel on exam day. However, scoring consistently above 75% on Goethe mock exams or 65%+ per module on telc/ÖSD mock exams gives you a strong buffer above the pass threshold. We recommend a target of 80%+ on your strongest modules to compensate for exam-day nerves.