TestDaF

The TestDaF is an advanced-level language exam. It covers levels B2 to C1 on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
 
The certificate issued upon successful completion of all four sections of the TestDaF exam at TestDaF level 4 will act as evidence of the language skills needed to gain admission to almost any subject and degree course at universities and institutions of higher education in Germany. The TestDaF language exam also provides internationally recognized evidence that your knowledge of German is sufficient to complete scientific projects and enter academic professions.
 
No specialist knowledge is required to take the exam.

The TestDaF exam dates are set centrally by the TestDaF Institute.

Places are allocated in the order in which registrations are received. We ask for your understanding if you do not get a place after registering in time.
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Announcement

Important Notice | 08/03/2026

Due to the current situation all exams will be suspended temporarily. Our onsite language classes will be held online until further notice.

As the situation is still developing, we cannot give you general information on how we are going to resolve the resulting issues.

We are working our way through by an exam-to-exam basis and we will reach out to you individually.

Please understand that we cannot respond to each individual request at the moment. We kindly ask you for your patience.

It is our understanding that these measures will be in place until April 15th at least. We are constantly evaluating the situation, and the date is subject to change.

As soon as we have any additional information, we will make it available on our official channels.

Global presence

The TestDaF exam can only be taken at licenced test centres. Currently there are around 450 test centres that offer the exam. You can search for test centres in Germany and around the world below: