If you would like to apply to an English-speaking program, here is some useful information about certificates. Please note, that you should always first check with the individual university to find out which certificates are accepted. Below is an overview of the most commonly accepted language certificates.
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(only for students in Germany) |
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Who is the exam for? |
Non-native speaking applicants for English-speaking study programs. |
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Where can I take the exam? |
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Where and when do I receive a certificate? |
Results are available online 10 days after the exam. The certificate is available within 3 days after your results are online. |
The certificate is available online 4-5 weeks after the exam. |
Certificate and results are available online 13 days after the exam, for 28 days. The certificate is sent by post after the 28 days. |
It depends on the institution. |
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What results do I need to be able to study? |
Please contact your university/institution of interest to understand the admission requirements. |
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What do the results mean? |
Results are divided into 4 sections (reading, listening, speaking, writing). More details are available here. |
CEFR comparison 80-120 = A1 120-140 = A2 140-160 = B1 160-180 = B2 180-200 = C1 200-230 = C2 |
0 - 4 = did not attempt the test to limited user 5-7 = modest to good user 8-9 = very good to expert user |
1.0 - 1.5 = very good 1.6 - 2.5 = good 2.6 - 3.5 = satisfactory 3.6 - 4.0 = pass |
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How much does the exam cost? |
$245 (210€) approximately |
Approximately 293€, but depends on the test center. |
226€ approximately |
Free for university students in Germany. Costs for “non-students" depend on the institution. |
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