B2 First Test Dates Germany: September 2026 Guide

Germany has four adult B2 First digital sessions in September 2026: Munich on September 11, Cologne on September 12, Berlin on September 19, and Frankfurt on September 23.

The deadlines are August 28, September 1, September 11 and September 16. Cologne closes first even though Munich's exam occurs first, so candidates must compare entry deadlines rather than sorting only by test date.

Key takeaways

• Germany lists B2 First on September 11, 12, 19 and 23.
• All four sessions are digital and centre based.
• Cologne's deadline is August 28, the audit date.
• Frankfurt has the latest deadline: September 16.
• No adult B2 paper session is listed in Germany in September.

In this guide: schedule | deadline order | cities | digital only | Schools distinction | Speaking | scores | results | research | FAQ

Germany B2 First September 2026 schedule

Four dates in four cities create real geographic choice. They do not create one common fee, venue or registration system.

The France adult B2 First date has only one Reims session, showing why country calendars should remain separate.

Deadlines in urgency order

The deadline gaps shrink across the month. Frankfurt is the latest exam and the latest entry, but it has the shortest seven-day gap.

Contact the centre immediately when the deadline is close. The open table does not show seats and a centre can fill before the stated cutoff.

After confirmation, start a free SpeakShark conversation for general spoken-English practice and use Cambridge's official B2 resources for exam tasks.

Four cities and four centres

• Munich: Cambridge Institut Munchen.
• Cologne: Englisches Institut Koln.
• Berlin: GLS Sprachenzentrum Berlin.
• Frankfurt: Eloquia.

Ask for the current fee, final venue, Speaking date, required ID and cancellation terms. Cambridge's centre guidance says an authorised centre can use an agreed venue different from its registered office.

Candidates using B2 for German higher education should verify the programme rule. See bachelor degrees in Germany in English, masters in Germany in English, and international students in English-taught German programmes.

Why the German September list is digital

Cambridge's adult B2 First fixed paper calendar jumps from August 27 to October 10. September has no global paper date.

Digital centres can organise additional sessions, which creates the four German September options.

Digital means the written components use a computer at an authorised centre. The official digital exam guidance explains the supervised process.

Adult B2 and B2 for Schools have different lists

Germany's September B2 First for Schools list contains one Munich digital session on September 11. The adult list contains four sessions.

The B2 First versus B2 First for Schools guide explains why the level is equivalent despite the different calendars.

For higher levels, compare C1 Advanced Germany and C2 Proficiency Germany.

Speaking is scheduled locally

B2 Speaking has four parts and normally uses two candidates and two examiners. The public German table lists no Speaking appointments.

Our guides cover Part 1 interview, Part 2 long turn, Part 3 collaborative task, and Part 4 discussion.

Ask the centre whether Speaking occurs on the main date or nearby. The two examiner roles explains the test-room setup.

For everyday fluency, practise free with SpeakShark while using official Cambridge samples for B2.

B2 First score outcomes

The result also reports Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Use of English. A receiver can set its own overall or component threshold.

Use Cambridge speaking criteria by level, CEFR speaking levels, and the Council of Europe CEFR descriptions before choosing a target.

Cambridge certificates do not expire, although a receiver can impose recency. See English certificate expiry compared.

Result planning by date

These are normal planning windows, not guarantees. Ask the receiving organisation whether it accepts the official online Statement before the certificate arrives.

Use the free speaking-level check if B2 readiness is uncertain.

Later German B2 First dates

The German table lists later digital sessions in Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich and Berlin, plus paper sessions from November onward. The first October dates are Cologne on October 1 and 16 and Frankfurt on October 24.

If the September deadline has passed, move to a verified later session rather than using an unofficial calendar.

For job-related English in Germany, see English-speaking jobs by role and working in Germany without German. A job posting decides whether a certificate is required.

How to register

1. Confirm adult B2 First acceptance.
2. Select a city with an open deadline.
3. Contact the named authorised centre.
4. Confirm capacity, fee, venue and Speaking date.
5. Enter and pay before the centre cutoff.
6. Keep the Confirmation of Entry.

After registration, start free daily speaking practice and use official Cambridge materials for the exam.

How we researched this guide

We checked Cambridge's Germany open-dates table, global B2 paper calendar, digital guidance, centre finder and score information on August 28, 2026.

Only adult B2 First September entries were counted. Schools rows and August or October sessions were excluded. Four digital sessions remained.

We did not invent fees, seats, venue or Speaking appointments. No real questions or unofficial answers were copied.

We are a speaking improvement tool. We are not an exam preparation provider, and we are not affiliated with Cambridge English, the IELTS partners, Pearson or any exam board. For test format, booking and official practice material, go to the exam body directly. Use SpeakShark to make your spoken English stronger, and use official material to learn the test.

FAQ

Cambridge's official open-dates page lists adult B2 First digital sessions on September 11 in Munich, September 12 in Cologne, September 19 in Berlin and September 23 in Frankfurt. Their published registration deadlines are September 1, August 28, September 11 and September 16 respectively.

The latest listed deadline is September 16 for Frankfurt on September 23. Berlin closes September 11, Munich September 1 and Cologne August 28. A future deadline does not guarantee capacity, and each centre controls the fee, venue and entry process, so confirm directly before the cutoff.

No German adult paper session appears in September, and Cambridge's fixed global paper calendar has no adult B2 First date that month. The next paper date is October 10 globally. Germany's four September listings are digital and taken in person at authorised centres.

The published cities are Munich, Cologne, Berlin and Frankfurt. Cambridge Institut Munchen runs September 11, Englisches Institut Koln September 12, GLS Sprachenzentrum Berlin September 19 and Eloquia Frankfurt September 23. Ask each centre for current capacity, fee, venue and Speaking appointment.

Cambridge normally publishes digital Statements of Results one to two weeks after the exam and certificates in about three to four weeks. The Statement is official and verifiable online. A university, employer or authority decides whether it can proceed before the certificate reaches the centre.

The open-dates page publishes main exam dates but not local Speaking appointments. Cambridge says Speaking is subject to centre provision, so it can occur separately. Request the complete timetable and final venue from the Munich, Cologne, Berlin or Frankfurt centre before booking travel.

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Sources

1. Cambridge open dates in Germany, checked for dates, cities, deadlines and centres.
2. Cambridge global exam dates, checked for the absence of a September paper date.
3. Cambridge digital exam guidance, checked for centre-based delivery.
4. Cambridge B2 First format, checked for the four components.
5. Council of Europe CEFR descriptions, used for the independent framework.
6. SpeakShark pricing, checked for current free and paid options.

Dates, deadlines, availability, fees, venues and Speaking appointments can change. Confirm every detail with the named centre before paying or arranging travel.