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How can I sign up for seminars?

Registrations are made via myStudy. You can find brief instructions here.

Dynamic Placement Test

  • How does the placement test work
  • How can I prepare for the test?
  • When is the next placement test?
  • How can I find out my result?
  • How many times am I allowed to retake the placement test?
  • What does my result mean?
  • How to proceed after having taken the test?
  • Do you have any other questions?

Dynamic Placement Test

Oxford Online Placement Test = is being phased out

How does the placement test work

This internet-based test takes a maximum of 30 minutes. It is made up of listening and reading comprehension as well as grammar and vocabulary exercises with fill-in-the-blank and multiple choice questions.

How can I prepare for the test?

No preparation for the test is necessary.

When is the next placement test?

You can take the placement test at the Language Center's Self-Access Center (SLZ) (Universitätsallee 1, Building 5, Room 104). Please check their current opening hours ahead of time.

How can I find out my result?

You will find out your test results immediately after completing the placement test. In addition, you will receive a document indicating the level you have reached. Please keep your test result in a safe place.

How many times am I allowed to retake the placement test?

As a rule, you are allowed to take the test no more than once per semester. Since the test is standardized, if you did retake it, your score would change only minimally.

What does my result mean?

 B1.2B2.1B2.2C1C2
DPT51-6061-7071-8081-100101-120
OOPT50–6060-7070–80>79> 100
TOEIC650-780785-880885-940945-990---
iBT TOEFL57-7172-8384-9495-116117-120
Cambridge---FCE
(Grade C)		FCE
(Grade B)		CAE
(Grades   B & C)   		CAE
(Grade A)
IELTS4.5, 5.05.0, 5.56.0, 6.57.0, 7.5, 8.09.0

How to proceed after having taken the test?

Select a course in myStudy that matches your test result.

Do you have any other questions?

If so, please contact Lynette Kirschner, Coordinator of the Placement Test.

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Coordination

  • Maryann Henck, M.A.