Certificate of language proficiency for studies abroad

To apply for an exchange program, proof of sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction at the partner university abroad is mandatory. This concerns the first as well as the second choice that students apply for.

Sufficient language competences can only be proven as follows:

French, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish: 2 Options

Option 1: The C-test (gap text in the target language) can be taken free of charge during the opening hours of the Self-Access Center of the Language Center. Additionally the written part is complemented by a conversation with a lecturer. Students will receive further information from the tutors at the Self-Access Center on the day of the C-Test.

Option 2: In case you successfully completed a course of the Language Center in French, Italian, or Spanish during the last two semesters, you can get a corresponding certificate from Christophe Hohwald (French or Italian) or María del Carmen Suñén Bernal (Spanish).

English: 3 Options

Option 1: The language placement test is free of charge and can be taken during the opening hours in the Self-Access Center of the Language Center. Students are asked to bring their own WiFi-enabled laptop with a headset. In case you do not have a laptop available, you can complete the test at a computer in the Self-Access Center. Students will receive the “Language Confirmation for the International Office” or the feedback on the test in the Self-Access Center after the test. This certificate is valid for 2 years.

Option 2:  Students who have successfully completed a course of the Language Center in English during the last two semesters can get a corresponding certificate from the instructor or  Lynette Kirschner ausstellen lassen. Please contact the correct person.

Option 3: If students have successfully completed one of the tests listed below,they can receive a certificate from the Language Center. Please contact Lynette Kirschner and send a digital copy of the test.

• internetbasierter TOEFL 61 (B1), 70 (B2), ab 95 (C1)
• IELTS Academic Version 4,5 (B1), 5,0 (B2), 7,0 (C1)
• Cambridge B2 First (ehemals FCE-Test)
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (ehemals CAE)
• TOEIC Listening & Reading 650 (B1), 785 (B2), 945 (C1)
• TOEIC Speaking & Writing 280 (B1)