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    The TestDaF certificate is highly valued

    It is valid

    indefinitely

    Accepted by all institutions

    of higher education

    Gives precise information

    on your language proficiency

    The TestDaF, an advanced-level language exam ranging from B2 to C1 on the CEFR scale, awards a certificate at TestDaF level 3, 4 and 5. This certification serves as proof of language proficiency, enabling admission to a wide range of subjects at German universities. Additionally, it internationally attests your German competency for scientific projects and academic pursuits.

    Demonstrating mastery across four TestDaF sections at level 4 opens doors to diverse academic disciplines in German universities. Beyond admission, this internationally recognized certification showcases your German proficiency for scholarly endeavors and professional pursuits.

    Study Feeds is now the licensed test centre for TestDaF

    The only private Institute with the license to conduct this examination.

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    12th November 2024 02.01.2024 – 31.10.2024 10.12.2024 View
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    13th November 2025 06.01.2025 – 30.10.2025 12.12.2025 View

    What does the TestDaF assess?

    The TestDaF consists of four components assessing language proficiency that you need for your studies and research.

    01

    Read

    07

    Tasks

    34

    items

    55

    minutes (approx)

    As in your studies, you will work on research and project reports, comments, descriptive and argumentative texts and short reports with different goals. The topics are taken from various subject areas. However, no specialist knowledge is required. 

    You work on the 7 task types in a given order. You can move forward faster, but you can’t go back to a previous task. The number of tasks may vary as you will also complete tasks that are tested and not taken into account in the results. You may therefore receive two tasks from some task types.

    02

    Listen

    07

    Tasks

    30

    items

    40

    minutes (approx)

    You listen to oral speeches with 1-3 participants (conversations, interviews or discussions as well as excerpts from presentations or lectures) and process them as in your studies with different objectives.

    You work on 7 types of tasks in a given order. You can move forward faster, but you can’t go back to a previous task. The number of tasks may vary as you will also complete tasks that are tested and not taken into account in the results. You may therefore receive two tasks from some task types.

    03

    Write

    02

    Tasks

    60

    minutes (approx)

    You work on given, socially relevant topics or questions and express yourself in writing in a coherent and clearly structured manner. You use different source material and, as in your studies, pursue different goals when writing.

    You work on the 2 types of tasks in a given order and write on the computer. You can move forward faster, but you can’t go back to the previous task. The number of tasks may vary as you may also complete an additional task that will be tested and not taken into account in the results. You can therefore receive two tasks of either task type.

    04

    Speak

    07

    Tasks

    35

    minutes (approx)

    You express yourself appropriately on various study-related and/or socially relevant topics in different communication situations during your studies (e.g. in university administration, in learning groups, in seminars). They pursue different speaking intentions and goals.

    This part of the exam is also carried out on the computer: you listen to the task via a headset and read it on the screen at the same time. Then you have a set time to prepare your answers before you speak. You hear a fictitious conversation partner and are asked to speak. The answers are recorded automatically.

    You work on the 7 task types in a given order. The number of tasks may vary as you will also complete tasks that are tested and not taken into account in the results. You may therefore receive two tasks from some task types.

    The TestDaF: Language Certificate for your Studies and Professional Career

    50,000 certificates per year: The TestDaF is the most important language test for international students who need to prove their German language proficiency.

    Find out as early as possible about the language requirements of your chosen study programme. You can find this information on the website of the university where you wish to study.

    You can also use the TestDaF certificate for your profession. Prove your German language skills to research institutions or future employers by producing a TestDaF certificate.

    TestDaF Levels

    The three TestDaF levels (TDN 3, 4, and 5) reflect the language proficiency that you need for your studies. The TestDaF levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe. They allow you and the institutions who receive your TestDaF certificate to compare your language skills on an international basis.

    Common European framework of reference for languages

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