English language test
The test serves to ascertain whether you have CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) C1-level proficiency in the English language.
The test is as a rule computer based. Information on the location of the test can be found under Language test dates and registration.
No content preparation is required as it is solely aimed at testing your command of the English language.
Test duration
90 minutes (+ 5-10 min. introduction to the test)
Test parts
- Grammar (30 min.)
- Reading comprehension (30 min.)
- Listening comprehension (30 min.)*
(*) Listening comprehension will only be tested in the computer-based version. The pen-and-paper version of the test has no listening comprehension and hence the duration of both the reading comprehension and grammar parts is 45 minutes.
The test serves to ascertain whether you have CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) B2.2-level proficiency in the English language.
The test is as a rule computer based. Information on the location of the test can be found under Language test dates and registration.
No content preparation is required as it is solely aimed at testing your command of the English language.
Test duration
90 minutes (+ 5-10 min. introduction to the test)
Test parts
- Grammar (30 min.)
- Reading comprehension (30 min.)
- Listening comprehension (30 min.)*
(*) Listening comprehension will only be tested in the computer-based version. The pen-and-paper version of the test has no listening comprehension and hence the duration of both the reading comprehension and grammar parts is 45 minutes.
Exemption from the language test
Find out here how you can get exempted from the test.
Qualifications for an exemption
| University degree / school leaving certificate (validity: unlimited) |
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| 1 |
University degree with English as the first language of instruction - to be proven by:
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| 2 |
University entrance qualification in English (school leaving certificate) |
| 3 |
German Abitur: Written Abitur exam with at least 12 points (erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau). An Abitur certificate with designated level C1 CEFR or higher is not sufficient for an exemption. |
| Language certificates (validity: 3 years) |
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| 4 |
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How to get exempted
- regarding no. 1 (university degree):
Email a scanned copy of your Diploma Supplement/certificate as an attachment, with your application number and date of birth to: befreiungenglisch@sprachenzentrum.fu-berlin.de
Applicants for summer semester 2023 need to do this between December 1, 2022 and March 6, 2023 -
regarding no. 2 + 4:
After receiving your admission letter, submit the certificate to the Student Record and Registration Office together with the other documents required for enrollment. - regarding no. 3 (German Abitur):
Please see the information in German
Qualifications for an exemption
| University degree / school leaving certificate (validity: unlimited) |
|
| 1 |
University degree with English as the first language of instruction - to be proven by:
|
| 2 |
University entrance qualification in English (school leaving certificate) |
| 3 |
German Abitur: Written Abitur exam with at least 11 points (erhöhtes Anforderungsniveau). An Abitur certificate with designated level B2 CEFR or higher is not sufficient for an exemption. |
| Language certificates (validity: 3 years) |
|
| 4 |
|
How to get exempted
- regarding no. 1 (university degree):
Email a scanned copy of your Diploma Supplement/certificate as an attachment, with your application number and date of birth to: befreiungenglisch@sprachenzentrum.fu-berlin.de
Applicants for summer semester 2023 need to do this between December 1, 2022 and March 6, 2023 -
regarding no. 2 + 4:
After receiving your admission letter, submit the certificate to the Student Record and Registration Office together with the other documents required for enrollment. - regarding no. 3 (German Abitur):
Please see the information in German
To find out how to register for a Language Skills course at the Language Center after a successful test/exemption and admission, please visit Course registration.
Please note: a special application procedure via an online form applies for our courses. The deadline is a week before the period when classes are in session. You register on Campus Management only when you have already been assigned a place.