DELF/DALF, Goethe, telc, TestDaF, CILS and CELI preparation courses 2027: 44 courses in France, Germany and Italy with prices

Updated 7 November 2026 · Prices from each school's official 2027 price list

We found 44 courses that prepare for a named official exam in French, German or Italian at 16 schools in 16 cities, all with 2027 prices: 13 for the DELF and DALF in France, 28 for Goethe, telc, TestDaF, DSH and other German exams, and 3 for Italian certificates. With our discount, four weeks of DELF/DALF preparation start at €950 (French in Normandy - International House Rouen, Rouen), four weeks of German exam preparation at €480 (did deutsch-institut Berlin) and four weeks of Italian at €1,885.75 (Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano, Milan).

Which exam is which

French: the DELF (A1-B2) and DALF (C1-C2) are the French Ministry of Education's diplomas, run by France Éducation international, and do not expire; the TCF is a test from the same body. German: the Goethe-Zertifikat (Goethe-Institut) and the telc exams cover all levels; for university admission in Germany the usual ones are the TestDaF, the DSH (set by each university) and the telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule. Italian: the CILS is issued by the Università per Stranieri di Siena, the CELI by the Università per Stranieri di Perugia and the PLIDA by the Società Dante Alighieri. Exam fees and dates are set by these bodies and the exam centres, not by the schools: check them on their official websites before booking.

DELF and DALF preparation in France

13 courses at 7 schools. The lowest price per hour is €16 (French in Normandy - International House Rouen, Rouen). Several schools offer the same «Premium» format (26 group lessons plus 4 private lessons a week); Toulouse and Bordeaux also run two-week courses for B2 and C1 on fixed dates, and the Bordeaux ones include a mock exam and the exam, according to the course name.

Goethe, telc, TestDaF and DSH preparation in Germany

28 courses at 6 schools. did deutsch-institut runs the same five courses at the same price in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich, on fixed dates: Goethe B2/C1 exam training lasts 3 weeks (€1,000 for the standard version) and the TestDaF course (7.5 h a week) costs €500 for four weeks. In Heidelberg, F+U combines its intensive course with DSH, TestDaF and telc C1 Hochschule preparation; in Mainz, Verbum Novum has short telc courses for every level, preparation for the Studienkolleg entrance exam and for the language exam for doctors and dentists.

CILS, CELI and other Italian certificates

Only 3 Italian courses name the exam: CILS or CELI in Sanremo, CELI (group plus private lessons) in Sicily, and the AIL diploma in Milan. Many other Italian schools prepare for the CILS or CELI within their general courses: ask us and we will check with the school.

Prices for a course starting in March 2027 (or on the first 2027 date), without registration fee, material or exam fee. Hours = lessons × lesson length. Per hour = school price ÷ total hours. Some did courses cost more in July and August. Your price is what you pay when you book on LanguageBookings: the school's price minus our discount (and the school's own offer, where there is one).

How to pay less

• Check the exam dates first and book the course so that it ends just before the exam session; the fixed-date courses are designed for that.
• Compare the price per hour, not the weekly price: courses with fewer hours look cheap but may not be enough for a C1.
• Registration for the exam is usually separate: ask the school whether it is an exam centre and whether it can register you.
• Book through LanguageBookings: you get our discount on the course, you pay nothing upfront (your card is only authorised for the deposit, which is charged when the school confirms; the rest you pay to the school), and if you find the same course cheaper under the same conditions, we match the price.

More guides

• DELE preparation courses 2027
• IELTS preparation courses 2027
• Cambridge exam preparation 2027 (B2 First, C1 Advanced)
• Intensive German, French and Italian courses 2027
• French courses in France 2027
• German courses in Germany 2027
• Italian courses in Italy 2027

Frequently asked questions

How much does a DELF, Goethe or CILS preparation course cost in 2027?

With our discount, four weeks start at €950 for French (DELF/DALF), €480 for German and €1,885.75 for Italian. The exam fee is not included.

Is the exam fee included?

Generally not: the fee is paid to the exam centre. The exceptions are the courses whose name says so (for example the DELF B2 and DALF C1 courses in Bordeaux «+ Mock + Exam»). Ask us before booking if in doubt.

Which German exam do I need for university?

It depends on the university: the usual ones are the TestDaF, the DSH and the telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, and many also accept the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (and some the C1). Check the requirements of your university before choosing the course.

Do I need to know the exact level before booking?

It helps: each exam course is designed for a level (B2, C1...), and the schools ask for a minimum level. Tell us your level when you ask for a quote and we will check with the school that the course fits.

Book your exam course through LanguageBookings: our discount, nothing to pay upfront and our price match.