The preparatory TestDaF courses (D courses: D220 and D120) prepare you for the digital TestDaF within one to two semesters. Based on the result of the entrance test, you will be assigned to either the two-semester German course (D120) or the one-semester German course (D220) according to your language level. Participation in the course is linked to enrollment at the KIT Studienkolleg. The courses expand your language skills with regard to the daily language requirements of your studies. At the end of the course, we guarantee you an exam place for the digital TestDaF, which you take at our TestDaF center.
Studying at university requires international students to have various communication skills in order to master the linguistic challenges and successfully complete their studies. A selection of these study-relevant skills was determined by the TestDaF Institute and can be found in the tasks of the digital TestDaF. In our preparatory TestDaF courses, we encourage you to expand your language skills and familiarize yourself with the test format of the four test parts of the digital TestDaF (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression). Together, we will work out solution strategies for the individual types of tasks and train you specifically in dealing with the test tasks. You will also take part in a complete TestDaF model exam. Tests during the semester enable a detailed assessment of your performance and are supplemented by important learning tips for the final test preparation.
Dates:
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CEFR level
Here you will find a brief overview of the competence levels of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):
Course content
- Conducting discussions on the organization of studies and everyday issues
- hold subject-related discussions with fellow students and teaching staff, also referring to readings
- giving short presentations
- Respond to other contributions and/or make their own contribution
- Follow discussions and take a position if necessary
- Listen to lectures / presentations, read handouts / PowerPoint slides, take notes
- Process readings, take notes, write texts on them
- Compose written texts such as forum posts or text passages for a term paper
downloads
| Competence profile PDF-Download |
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| Your way to the Studienkolleg PDF download |
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| Summarized information on the application process for D-courses PDF download |
Application fees
| Tuition fee | 550 € per semester |
| Length | 20 SWS (approx. 280 units) per semester |
Please note!
Students with German citizenship and a foreign educational background must apply to the Regierungspräsidium for certificate recognition and register directly with the Studienkolleg: info∂stk.kit.edu
1. online application
Please apply at the
- International Students Office (IStO) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- International Office (Student Secretariat) of the University of Stuttgart.
2. reservation
After receiving a pre-registration, you will automatically be registered for an entrance test at the Studienkolleg and will be asked to register for the entrance test.
3. registration for the entrance test
Very important! You must register for the entrance test in the STK portal during the period specified in the pre-registration! You will be informed at the end of the registration period whether you can take the entrance test.
You will find the link to register for the entrance test in the pre-registration.
4. registration for onSET
An onSet account is required for the entrance test.
You will only receive the TAN number on the day of the entrance test.
5. entrance test
You can only take the entrance test (onSET) with a valid reservation. Therefore, bring your reservation with you to the entrance test. The entrance test lasts approx. 2 hours.
6. announcement of the results
Depending on your test result and the availability of places, you will be admitted to the Studienkolleg. The results will be announced shortly (approx. 2 working days) after the entrance test.
7. online enrollment
If you are accepted to the Studienkolleg, enrollment takes place in the STK portal between the entrance test and the start of the course. As soon as all the necessary data is available, the enrollment process begins. This can take a few weeks. We therefore ask for your patience.
Please note!
You can only take the entrance test with a valid reservation and a confirmed place after successful registration (see below).
No aids are permitted.
Please bring your reservation and your passport to the entrance test.
Please bring your access data for onSET.
Please arrive on time!
Contact/questions
If you have any questions about the application procedure, please contact the International Students Office IStO or the Registrar's Office (University of Stuttgart).
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| General information about the entrance test: | The entrance test checks your German language skills before you are accepted onto a TestDaF preparation course (D course). Based on the result of the entrance test, you will be assigned to either the two-semester German course (D120) or the one-semester German course (D220) according to your language level. |
| Scope and content of the entrance test: | This entrance test is compulsory for all those who wish to be accepted onto a TestDaF preparation course (D course) at the Studienkolleg. It is conducted electronically using the onSET system (see below). |
| Duration: | approx. 40 minutes |
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Form of the entrance test:
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| Please note: |
You can find more information on the website https://www.onset.de/. You can prepare for onSET with a sample test. The test is shorter and slightly easier than the onSET. But it shows you what you need to do for onSET. |
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