Test procedure

DAAD Language Test English language test

The DAAD English language test consists of an approx. 50-minute central examination in which the competence areas of reading comprehension and written text production are tested. This is followed by a test of oral language skills in groups of 2 or 3. We will send you material for this by email a few days before the test date. During the oral tests, there may be waiting times of up to two hours.

DAAD language test Spanish

The DAAD Spanish language test consists of a 5-10 minute central listening comprehension test, followed by an approx. 50-minute central test in which the competence areas of reading comprehension and written text production are tested. After this, oral language skills are tested in groups of 2 or 3. We will send you material for this by email a few days before the test date. During the oral tests, there may be waiting times of up to two hours.

Please note with regard to both DAAD language tests:

If you are unable to take the language test, please contact the language lab staff(sprachlaboruni-koeln.de) by email as soon as possible so that the free place can be passed on to another applicant.

You will receive more detailed information on the procedure with your registration confirmation.