Language Certificates for Stays Abroad (DAAD)

Are you planning to spend a semester, internship, or research stay abroad during your studies?
For applications to the DAAD and many other exchange programmes, you will often need to provide proof of language proficiency. You can take the required language test here at the Language Centre.

Please remember to prepare all your application documents in good time. The Central Student Advisory Service at Saarland University can support you with this. Also, make sure to allow enough time for the language test and register early for an appointment.

The Language Centre offers DAAD language tests in English and French only.
For other languages, please contact the Central Student Advisory Service to find out who can assess your language skills.

The test takes approximately two hours. The DAAD form (as well as language proficiency forms required by UdS-Mobil, BVMD, Fulbright, etc.) requires an assessment of all three tested language skills – reading comprehension, listening comprehension, and oral expression – based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1.

You can prepare for the test by practising your English or French and/or by taking one of our courses. Please note: the test can only be taken once – there is no mock test and no option for a retake.

The purpose of the test is to certify that your language skills are sufficient to enable you to study or work in an English- or French-speaking country. The test includes: A subject-related written text (30 minutes), Reading comprehension of two  general academic texts (40 minutes, multiple-choice questions), A short oral interview (approx. 10 minutes) with the examiner about your studies or work

Important: This language certificate is valid for applications to DAAD scholarships, Erasmus+, and UdS-Mobil programmes, as well as for internships or study abroad.
However, it is not a formal language certificate such as UNIcert®, TOEFL® or DELF/DALF, and cannot be used for applications to Master’s programmes or similar programs where specific language certificates are required in the entrance requirements.
If you need an official language certificate, please refer to the information on UNIcert® on the Language Centre’s website.

Please note:
The DAAD provides a list of accepted alternative qualifications ("exempting certificates"). If you already hold a valid certificate from this list, the DAAD language certificate can be issued without taking the DAAD test.

Please note that a small administrative fee of €10 applies. This amount must be transferred to Saarland University before taking the test using the following bank details:

Bank: Bank 1 Saar
IBAN: DE94 5919 0000 0097 7180 08
BIC: SABADE5S
Payment reference: E811000005, DAAD En or DAAD Fr, <<Your Name>>
 

Please do not forget to include the payment reference, and make sure to bring proof of payment with you on the day of the test.

If you have any further questions regarding your language certificate (e.g. formalities, test duration, etc.), feel free to contact us by email at: englisch(at)szsb.uni-saarland.de or franzoesisch(at)szsb.uni-saarland.de