TestDaF and TestAS. Assessing German language proficiency with TestDaF and Testing scholastic aptitude with TestAS
TestDaF and TestAS
Assessing German language proficiency with TestDaF
The TestDaF is the offical “Test of German as a Foreign Language”.
- is compulsory if you want to apply for studies held largely in German
- examines if your language skills are sufficient for studying at a German university
- is valid indefinitely
- is accepted by all German universities
Test dates
- 6 world-wide test dates per year
- Registration deadline is 4 weeks before the test
Test centres
500 test centres in 100 countries
Preparation for the TestDaF
- Numerous advices for preparation material
- Authentic sample tests for free: “Modelltest 02” and “Modelltest 03”
- Placement test: “Fit für den TestDaF?” www.testdaf.de > “Für Teilnehmende” > “Vorbereitung”
- Online preparatory course, offered by the “Deutsch-Uni Online” at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich: www.deutsch-uni.com/testdaftraining
Certificate
- accepted by all universities
- valid indefinitely
- detailed description of skills in all subtests on the back – also in English
Testing scholastic aptitude with TestAS
The TestAS
- is the most important aptitude test for international study applicants
- analyses skills necessary for successful studies
- increases your chances of obtaining a university place in Germany → About 50 German universities use the TestAS certificate to select and admit suitable students
Test dates
- 3 world-wide test dates per year
- Registration deadline is 6 weeks before the test
Test centres
- 330 test centres in about 80 countries
- Indonesia: Jakarta (2 x), Surabaya, Tangerang Malaysia: Bangi, Kuala Lumpur Thailand: Bangkok Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (2 x)
- To get in contact with our test centres: www.testas.de/en > “Test centres
Preparation for the TestAS
- Familiarise yourself with the requirements, the structure and the questions.
- Find instructions and examples for core test and each test module.
- Download of the ”TestAS Sample questions” is for free. www.testas.de/en > “Sample questions”
- subject-specific language courses, offered by the “Deutsch-Uni Online”
- great opportunity to acquire specific vocabulary and knowledge www.deutsch-uni.com/fach-deutsch
Certificate
- unlimited validity
- detailed results of the core test, the test module and even all substests
Important links:
TestDaF test centres: www.testdaf.de > “Unsere Testzentren” TestDaF preparation: www.testdaf.de> “Für Teilnehmende” > “Vorbereitung” TestDaF prep course: www.deutsch-uni.com/testdaftraining TestAS test centres: www.testas.de/en > “Test centres” TestAS preparation: www.testas.de/en > “Sample questions“ Subject-specific language courses: www.deutsch-uni.com/fach-deutsch