DAAD Language Certificate

The DAAD test is divided into three parts and measures your proficiency in reading, writing and oral interaction:

• Reading skills will be assessed using a standardized language test. (1 hour)
• Spoken English will be evaluated in a fifteen minute conversation with the test administrator, based upon a one to two page text from a magazine or newspaper. The student will also be asked to discuss her/his future academic plans. (30 minutes)
• Writing skills will be evaluated based upon a 250 word essay in response to a set of questions. (30 minutes)

The DAAD test is divided into two time blocks of one hour each. There is a 30 minute break between the blocks.

Do not wait until the “last minute” to take the DAAD test! Before you do anything else, find out which level of English competency your chosen university requires. The range lies between B1 and C1. Most universities require an all-around score of B2 level English for study abroad.  Thus, if you wish to study  at an English language university or in an English language program, your English should be at an upper intermediate level (minimum CEFR score: B2) in all four language competencies: reading, listening, speaking and writing, when you sign up to take the DAAD test. If you are not yet at this level, you should practice your English by taking preparatory academic English courses at the B2+ or C1 levels.

Please arrange to take the test by making an appointment with the DAAD administrator. In your email please give the name of the university for which you require a DAAD certificate, your area of study and your Matrikelnummer.

The test is free of charge. Please note that only students enrolled at the University of Vechta are entitled to take the DAAD exam in the Language Centre.

If you would like to prepare for the DAAD-exam or any other language certificate, it is possible to get access to the Clarity programme Road to IELTS.

Another programme that might be helpful when preparing for your study abroad is the StudySkills Success. In various units, this programme will instruct you and help you practice all the necessary skills for your study abroad.

Both programmes are accessible from home. If you are interested in advancing your English skills with one of the programmes, please contact the DAAD administrator.