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TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
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The TestDaF or Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (also known as Test of German as a foreign language) which is a standard language test of German proficiency for non native German speakers. It aims at people who would like to study or scientists and academics who want to work in German universities. The test is organized by the TestDaF Institute. The target group for the TestDaf exam is the student applicants who have obtained their qualifications in foreign countries and are willing to continue their studies in Germany.
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) Conducting Body:
The TestDaF exam is conducted by the TestDaFInstitut, an institution run by the Society for Academic Study Preparation and Test Development (Gesellschaft fur Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung e.V.). and is also supported by the German Rectors' Conference (Hochschulrektorenkonferenz), German Academic Exchange Service and the Goethe Institut among others.
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) Important Dates:
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Registration Date |
06/01/2025 06/04/2025 |
Online |
https://anmelden.testdaf.de/gast/testdaf/teilnehmer/showHome.do?target=showBooking |
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Application Date |
It will be updated soon. |
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Admit Card Date |
It will be updated soon. |
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Exam Date |
16/04/2025 |
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Interview Date |
No Interview. |
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Result Date |
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Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) Selection Procedure: Following are the sections in this test:
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Reading Comprehension
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Listening Comprehension
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Written Production
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Oral Production.
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) Exam Pattern:
The time duration of the examination is 03 hours 10 minutes (excluding the breaks). Out of all the sections the first three are tested in a classroom context whereas the oral examination is done by speaking to a computer. All the tasks and topics of the test are set as per the general context of higher education. They are intended for candidates of all disciplines and academic backgrounds.
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Task |
Duration |
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1. |
Reading Comprehension |
3 |
60 minutes |
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2. |
Listening Comprehension |
3 |
40 minutes |
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3. |
Written Production |
1 |
60 minutes |
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4. |
Oral Production |
7 |
30 minutes |
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) Eligibility Criteria:
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Age criteria: There is no age limit.
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Educational Criteria: There is no set Educational criteria to appear in this test but the format of the test is as per the high education. So, the test is not considered for Beginners.
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Applicants, irrespective of their age and background, can also apply for this test.
Requirements: It is mainly intended for students who are interested in studying but also provides internationally recognized evidence that their knowledge of German is sufficient to complete scientific projects and enter academic professions.
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Knowledge of German should be at least of/equivalent to the competence level B2 since the TestDaF test classifies language skills at the fourth/fifth level of competence (i.e. B2 and C1) laid down in the (CEFR).
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Before registering for the exam, candidates must have already completed between 700 and 1,000/45-minute units of teaching in German.
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) Syllabus:
- Reading Comprehension:
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Asked to read short texts about everyday university life, e.g. an overview of forthcoming events, a section from a university prospectus or a brochure and to decide which text relates to which task.
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Asked to read a journalistic text (450-550 words) on a socio-political or scientific topic and to answer multiple-choice questions on the text.
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Asked to read a text written using academic language (550-650 words) from a university publication or specialist and decide the nature of the statements as true or false.
- Listening comprehension: There are three listening texts at different levels of difficulty
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A typical dialogue of everyday life at university.
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A radio interview with 3-4 speakers.
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A short lecture/interview with an expert.
- Written Production: There is only one task.
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In the first part of text, candidates are asked to describe statistical data, which is presented in the form of a graph or a table.
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State the opinion on a specific question for discussion regarding the above-described data.
- Oral Production: There are seven tasks in this section.
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Seven tasks that are put according to the different situations candidates are likely to face at a German University.
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Candidates are asked to obtain information, describe images/diagrams and summarise the content. They are expected to express and justify their opinion, give advice and suggest alternatives.
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) FAQs:
Ques 1. How can a candidate register for the exam?
And. The registration for the exam can be done online. The only requirement for registration is a valid Passport or ID. If a candidate is already registered in the participant portal of the TestDaF or in the portal of onSET/TestAS/DUO, they must indicate this while registering online. Candidates are not asked to enter their personal information again.
Ques 2. How many centers are there for the test?
Ans. The test can be taken in 95 different countries around the world.
Ques 3. What is the purpose of the test?
Ans. The test is recognized by German Universities as proof of students' ability in the German language. The TestDaF consists of four parts that are evaluated separately i.e. Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, Written expression, and Oral expression and the results are expressed in the three levels i.e. TDN 3, TDN 4 and TDN 5.
Ques 4. What is the grading system for the test?
Ans. The grades of candidates are marked in terms of three levels, TDN 3-5, which correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages levels B2-C1.
Ques 5. For how long the certificates are valid?
Ans. The certificate is valid for an unlimited period of time.
Ques 6. Who else can apply for the test?
Ans. There are different target groups who are eligible to take the exam:
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Students who wish to prove their German proficiency in their home countries.
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Students who have studied in Germany as an exchange student and want to have their German proficiency certified.
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Scholars who have an academic visit to a German university and would like to examine their competence in German.
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Applicants who wish to prove their competence in German for academic works.
Ques 7. Can a candidate having no knowledge of the language apply for the test from the beginner’s level?
Ans. TestDaf does not offer examinations on different levels because the question papers are the same for all candidates. Therefore, TestDaF is only considered for advanced learners and not beginners.
Ques 8. How many times can a candidate apply for the exam?
Ans. The examination could be re-taken as often as one wishes if the candidate is not satisfied with the results.
Ques 9. When and How can a candidate get the results?
Ans. Candidates can see the results about 6 weeks after the exam date in their participant portal. About a week later they can get their certificate at the test centre or the test centre send the certificate at the mentioned address.
Ques 10. Which TDN level does a candidate need for the language admission in the German Universities?
Ans. According to the decision of the German Rectors' Conference candidates must have at least the level TDN 4 in all four parts of the examination for a language admission at a university in Germany.
Ques 11. Is the certificate recognised by all the German Universities?
Ans. Yes. All universities in Germany accept the TestDaF certificate as proof of language ability.
Ques 12. How many times can a candidate appear for the test in a year?
Ans. The test is conducted six times in a year and the information regarding the dates is available on the official website.
CONCLUSION: This exam offers such a great opportunity for the interested and eligible aspirants to accomplish their goal. It is a good occasion for interested aspirants. We the team of estudentbook wishes you all the best for your upcoming future. For more information regarding this you can visit our official website estudentbook.com.
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