TestDaF levels and what each result shows
A TestDaF level indicates how a candidate performed in a particular German language skill in an academic setting. The certificate reports reading, listening, writing and speaking separately. When a degree programme specifies a level in each skill, compare each requirement with the corresponding result on the certificate.
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A TestDaF level describes performance in one of the language skills assessed for university study in German. The TestDaF Institute places TDN 3, TDN 4 and TDN 5 within the B2 to C1 range of the CEFR. Reading, listening, writing and speaking each have their own entry on the certificate.
Say a German engineering programme asks for a particular level in every skill. Line up each result with that requirement. If your reading meets the target and your listening falls short, try taking notes from a German lecture excerpt. Compare your notes with the transcript to see which steps in the explanation you missed.
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Frequently asked questions
What does TDN stand for?
It stands for TestDaF-Niveaustufe, the German term for a TestDaF level.
Which skills appear on the certificate?
Reading, listening, writing and speaking each have a separate result.
How can I use the profile when practising?
Select a task that exercises the skill you want to develop, such as summarising a lecture for listening practice.
Sources
- Das muss ich können · TestDaF-Institut
- TestDaF-Prüfungsordnung · TestDaF-Institut
