As an alternative to TestDaF, you can do the exam telc German C1 for University. This certificate is also recognized by all German universities.
The exam:
The TestDaF exam takes 3 hours and 10 minutes (excluding breaks) and consists of four parts: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written production and oral production. Each part of the exam is being marked separately.
Registration:
Candidates who want to take the exam, have to register online on the TestDaF Institute website. The exam fee is € 195 and needs to be paid directly to the TestDaF Institute. We recommend registering in the morning of the first day of the registration period as places tend to be booked up quickly.
Prerequisite:
1,000 - 1,200 lessons or upper intermediate / advanced level (B2 / C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Test centre:
Collegium Palatinum – IH Heidelberg
Preparation courses:
Collegium Palatinum offers both face-to-face and online courses to prepare students for the TestDaF exam.
Exam dates: | Price: | Registration period: | Preparation course: |
Aug 13, 2020 | 195 € | Jun 8 - Jul 15, 2020 | Online preparation course (14 weeks, begin once a month) Online express (6 weeks, begin 6 weeks before exam) |
Sept 10, 2020 | 195 € | Jul 16 - Aug 13, 2020 | Online preparation course (14 weeks, begin once a month) Online express (6 weeks, begin 6 weeks before exam) |