TestDaF

TANDEM Hamburg is a recognized TestDaF examination center. The TestDaF comprises four sections: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Written Expression and Oral Expression and is aimed at levels B2 and C1 on the CEFR scale.

Passed sub-tests are assessed at levels 3, 4 and 5.

TestDaF level 3 (TDN 3) corresponds to level B2.1./B2.2. TestDaF level 4 (TDN 4) corresponds to level B2.2./C1.1. TestDaF level 5 (TDN 5) corresponds to level C1.

The evaluation of the results of the paper-based TestDaF usually takes 6 weeks.

Each university has its own admission criteria. The University of Hamburg requires a test result of at least 15 points, in which three parts of the test must be passed with at least level 4 and one part with at least level 3. The TUHH and HAW require a test score of at least 16 points.

 

 

TestDaF at a glance

  • Examination fee paper-based TestDaF: € 215.00
  • The examination will take place at TANDEM Hamburg. The paper-based TestDaF starts at 10:00 a.m. (identification check from 9:00).
  • The examination consists of four parts and lasts approx. 195 minutes without breaks and preparation.
  • You can register directly on the website of the TestDaF Institute
  • Further details on TestDaF (model sentences, preparation materials) can be found here

Dates TestDaF and further information

Dates 2025

Examination formatExam date Booking periodExam will be online*
    
Paper based15.05.202506.01.2025 - 16.04.2025from 26.06.2025
Paper based16.07.202506.01.2025 - 13.06.2025from 27.08.2025

* The date given here refers to the publication of the results in the participant portal at www.testdaf.de.

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