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The TestDaF, formally Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache ("Test of German as a foreign language"), is a standardised language test of German proficiency for non-native German speakers. It aims at people who would like to study at, or academics and scientists who want to work in, German universities. The test is run by the TestDaF-Institut.

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  • History
  • Supporting organisations
  • Target group
  • Examination
  • Grading
  • Certificate
  • University enrollment
  • CEFR Equivalency
  • Test centres
  • Preparation for TestDaF
  • Advantages and disadvantages of TestDaF
  • Examination fee
  • Statistics
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

The TestDaF, formally Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache ("Test of German as a foreign language"), is a standardised language test of German proficiency for non-native German speakers. It aims at people who would like to study at, or academics and scientists who want to work in, German universities. The test is run by the TestDaF-Institut.

The test can be taken in 95 countries. The test covers listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing and speaking, and is recognised by German universities as proof of prospective students' ability.

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