TestDaF syllabus

German test for university admission in Germany. Four sections, each reported as TDN 3, 4 or 5.

Reading (Lesen)

7 tasks · About 55 minutes

  • Tasks on texts from university and everyday academic life

Listening (Hören)

7 tasks · About 40 minutes

Short answers are typed.

  • Tasks on recordings from university and everyday academic life

Writing (Schreiben)

2 tasks · About 60 minutes

  • Two writing tasks, typed

Speaking (Sprechen)

7 tasks · About 35 minutes

Answers are recorded and marked afterwards.

  • Seven speaking tasks, heard through headphones and answered aloud