TestDaF

Ideal if you'd like to ...

  • study, conduct research or work in Germany,
  • take a language exam that is recognized by all universities and institutions of higher education in Germany,
  • provide evidence of your knowledge of German to research institutes and employers.

The TestDaF is an advanced-level language exam. It covers levels B2 to C1 on the six-level scale of competence laid down in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
 
The certificate issued upon successful completion of all four sections of the TestDaF exam at TestDaF level 4 will act as evidence of the language skills needed to gain admission to almost any subject and degree course at universities and institutions of higher education in Germany. The TestDaF language exam also provides internationally recognized evidence that your knowledge of German is sufficient to complete scientific projects and enter academic professions.
 
No specialist knowledge is required to take the exam.

The TestDaF exam dates are set centrally by the TestDaF Institute.

Places are allocated in the order in which registrations are received. We ask for your understanding if you do not get a place after registering in time.
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Registration Exam Date Results online Format
04.01.2025 11.03.2025 from 22.04.2025 Paper-based
09.03.2025 15.05.2025 from  26.06.2025 Paper-based
10.08.2025 16.10.2025 from 27.11.2025 Paper-based

Exam fees: 73.000 FCFA

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Currently, only the paper-based exams can be offered because the internet connection for the digital exam in Cameroon is not yet stable enough. Therefore only 3 dates are possible in our center in 2023.

To register for the TestDaF, please fill out your registration form online and click on "Send". Your form will  be sent by email to  exam-yaounde@goethe.de

Global presence

The TestDaF exam can only be taken at licenced test centres. Currently there are around 450 test centres that offer the exam. You can search for test centres in Germany and around the world below:

Preparation

Practise materials

Practise materials and recommended reading are available here.

Further information

The requirements, contents of the exam and further information on the TestDaF exam are available here: