Einbürgerungstest Schleswig-Holstein
- State capital: Kiel
- 10 state questions in the catalogue
For naturalisation in Schleswig-Holstein you take the Einbürgerungstest. It is the same test as everywhere in Germany, just with its own questions about your Bundesland. The official catalogue holds 300 federal questions and 10 specific to Schleswig-Holstein. Your test is drawn from it: 33 questions, 60 minutes, 17 correct answers to pass. Prepare well and you can pass on your first attempt, and avoid the €25 retake fee and the wait for a new appointment. That is exactly what Klartest is built for: you practise every official question, including the 10 for Schleswig-Holstein, explained in your language. Not just the right answer, but why it is right and which words in the question matter. So you sit the test knowing what to expect.
How the test works
- Questions
- 33
- Needed to pass
- 17
- Minutes
- 60
- Per attempt
- €25
Multiple choice, from the official catalogue
That's all you need
Time is rarely the problem
Same nationwide, unlimited retakes
You will not get your result the same day. BAMF assesses the tests centrally. Expect several weeks, or up to about three months if there is a backlog. You can retake as often as you like, but each attempt costs another €25 and you wait for the next available appointment. That is why it is worth passing on your first attempt.
The 10 questions for Schleswig-Holstein
10 questions in the official catalogue are specific to Schleswig-Holstein. They cover, for example, the coat of arms, the Landtag (state parliament) and the state capital, Kiel.
With Klartest you practise the 10 official questions for Schleswig-Holstein alongside the 300 federal questions. Each one explained in your language.
Questions and answers from the BAMF catalogue.
1. Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Schleswig-Holstein?
Explanation: The correct answer is Image 3. The coat of arms of Schleswig-Holstein combines two blue lions on gold (for Schleswig) and a white nettle leaf on red (for Holstein).
2. Welches ist ein Landkreis in Schleswig-Holstein?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'Nordfriesland' — the district on the North Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein. Ammerland is in Lower Saxony, Mecklenburgische Seenplatte in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis in North Rhine-Westphalia.
3. Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Schleswig-Holstein gewählt?
Explanation: The correct answer is 5. The Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein, seated in Kiel, is elected for five years.
4. Ab welchem Alter darf man in Schleswig-Holstein bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?
Explanation: The correct answer is 16. In Schleswig-Holstein you may vote in local elections from the age of 16.
5. Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Schleswig-Holstein?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'blue-white-red'. The flag of Schleswig-Holstein has three horizontal stripes in blue, white and red.
6. Wo können Sie sich in Schleswig-Holstein über politische Themen informieren?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'from the state commissioner for civic education'. In Schleswig-Holstein this office (Landesbeauftragte für politische Bildung) does what the Landeszentralen do in other states: it provides free, neutral information about politics and democracy.
7. Die Landeshauptstadt von Schleswig-Holstein heißt …
Explanation: The correct answer is 'Kiel'. The city on the Baltic Sea is the seat of the state government and the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein.
8. Welches Bundesland ist Schleswig-Holstein?
Explanation: The correct answer is 1. Schleswig-Holstein is Germany's northernmost state, between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, bordering Denmark — on the map it is the state marked with number 1.
9. Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin / den Regierungschef in Schleswig-Holstein?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'Minister President' (Ministerpräsidentin / Ministerpräsident) — the head of the state government, elected by the Landtag.
10. Welche Ministerin / welchen Minister hat Schleswig-Holstein nicht?
Explanation: The correct answer is 'a foreign minister'. Foreign policy is a purely federal responsibility, so no federal state has a foreign minister.
Book your test early
You usually take the test at a Volkshochschule (adult education centre). Tests are usually held monthly and often fill up. In bigger cities you may wait 2 to 3 months for a place, and longer in some areas. So register before you finish studying. The wait for your test date is time you can use to study.
Frequently asked questions
Which questions are included in the Einbürgerungstest in Schleswig-Holstein?
Your test has 33 questions from the official catalogue: from the 300 federal questions and the 10 questions specific to Schleswig-Holstein. You need 17 correct answers to pass.
How much does the Einbürgerungstest cost in Schleswig-Holstein?
€25 per attempt. The fee is set nationwide. You can retake as often as you need, but every attempt needs its own registration and the full fee again.
Where do I register for the test in Schleswig-Holstein?
Usually at a Volkshochschule near you. Tests are held roughly monthly but are often fully booked weeks or even months ahead. It is worth registering early.
Do I need to study separately for the 10 state questions?
Yes, but there is not much extra work: there are exactly 10 and they are set. With Klartest you practise them alongside the 300 federal questions, explained in your language.
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