TestDaF measures your German fluency. The results of the exam are given in three bands (levels):
- TestDaF Level 5 (TDN 5)
- TestDaF Level 4 (TDN 4)
- TestDaF Level 3 (TDN 3)
TDN 5 is the highest level. You need to achieve at least a TDN 3 to pass. If you achieve a Level 5, you can study at any university, college or higher education institution in Germany. With a Level 4 or 3, you may potentially be accepted.
Important: The TestDaF can be taken without prior registration at a university, or secondary school qualifications. Registration is a written application, and costs approximately €180. The results are posted in a written format 8 weeks after the exam.
Our TestDaF-Courses take place six times a year and finish right before the exam. Please make sure you meet the registration deadlines!
ADK has prepared students for the TestDaF-Exam successfully with:
- Small groups with a similar level
- Weekly practice tests
- Experienced teachers
- Individualised advice
- Exam technique
- Help with organisational & administrative aspects (e.g. signing up)
The following four skills are tested separately, in order to establish a differentiated linguistic profile of achievement. The test results of the individual skills are written separately on the certificate:
Reading Comprehension
Read articles and answer corresponding questions – 3 texts at different levels of difficulty, various exercises and types of articles eg. compiling short texts, journalistic reports, scientific articles
Listening Comprehension
3 listening comprehension exercises, eg. everyday dialogues head at university, interviews, with a variety of different types of questions
Written Expression
Essays on a given topic, eg. descriptions of graphs or tables, individual viewpoints and explanations of reasons, clarifying opinions
Oral Expression
Asking questions, forming an argument, descriptions and debates. This part of the exam is recorded onto tape, not tested in person.
Every university or college has its own enrolment procedure. Please look into which TestDaF results are required for the institution of your choice before you apply.
These results can be found on the websites of some universities and colleges. Information about university and higher education study in Germany and contact details can be found on the following websites: www.testdaf.de