TestDaF tests reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and is valid for visa purposes. The passing scores are only relevant for the levels B2 and C1.
This test is required by colleges and universities, to ensure students can successfully manage academic settings where the medium of instruction is German. It is recommended that candidates wishing to take TestDaF familiarize themselves with its format as well as the academic context. Sample papers and study material recommendations are available at www.testdaf.de and exam preparation courses are available.
TestDaF is unfortunately not a modular exam, which means candidates are tested on all four skills during the same exam.
Unfortunately not. Norberts Academy an examination center for TestDaF, TestAS and onSET. We also have intermediate (B1) and advanced (B2) TestDaF Exam preparation courses, integrating language instruction with intercultural exposure and preparation for the format and content of TestDaF.
Beginners’ courses, exam preparation for TestAS and other plans are still in the development phase.
No, all exams (TestDaF, TestAS, and onSET) have to be taken at the Examination Center.
You can register directly at www.testdaf.de and www.testas.de.
It is possible to change your center on the website, free of cost, within the registration period. Please log into your examinee portal to change your examination center.
Yes, it is possible to register directly for TestDaF, but we recommend onSET so that you can gauge your preparedness for TestDaF before registering for a particular date. The onSET results can help guide the TestDaF exam preparation.
Norberts Academy requires onSET as a placement test for admission into intermediate and advanced courses. In this case, the onSET exam fees will be adjusted during payment for the course.
We require onSET as a placement test for admission into the intermediate and advanced courses. The onSET exam fees will be adjusted during payment for the course.
You can register directly with us, by emailing registrations@norbertsacademy.com.
If you have any further questions, please contact us.