German as a Foreign Language
In some cases it is necessary to take a placement test before enrolling in German language courses. Use the guidelines below to find out which situation is applicable to you and take the next steps.
You want to enroll in German A1.1 or A1.
- You do not have to take the placement test.
- You can enroll directly using our course platform starting 29 September 2023 (from 10.00 a.m.).
No placement test
You want to enroll in German A1.2, A2, B1 or B2 and …
… you have already successfully completed the previous course level at the TU Division of Foreign Languages.
- You do not have to take the placement test.
- You are already authorized to enroll in the next level course.
- You can enroll directly using our course platform starting 29 September 2023 (from 10.00 a.m.).
No placement test
You want to enroll in German A1.2, A2, B1 or B2 and …
… you have an A1, A2 or B1 Goethe Institut certificate. The certificate must not be older than 12 months. You must have passed the German course with a grade of at least “satisfactory / befriedigend” (result over 69%).
- You do not have to take the placement test.
No placement test
You want to enroll in German B2 or C1 and …
… you have enrolled at TU Dortmund University using your DSH, TestDaF, or Telc-C1-Hochschule certificate.
- You do not have to take the placement test.
No placement test
You want to enroll in German B2 or C1 and …
… you already know German at the B2 level or higher (for instance from previous university studies) but you have no proof of an actual course level.
Individual placement
Please contact Dr. Carsten Martin via e-mail. Send all available documents showing your German language proficiency.
You want to enroll in German A1.2, A2, B1 or B2 and …
… you do not have a Goethe Institut certificate.
… your Goethe Institut certificate is more than 12 months old.
… you passed the Goethe Institut German course with a grade below “satisfactory / befriedigend” (result below 70%).
- You do have to take the placement test.