Price comparison: 4 week TestDaF German course
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With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
Your teacher will design a course to help prepare you for an exam. Please note that HLI does not organise the exams. It is recommended that you bring your own material, books, previous exam papers and any other material you need to prepare for the exam.
- Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.
- Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home.
TestDaF Super Intensive Prep Course
This course combines 20 general language lessons with 8 TestDaF exam preparation lessons per week.
We recommend this preparation course if you think your German needs some polishing before you take the TestDaF exam: The course combines a regular German course in the morning with exam preparation in the afternoon. In the morning you practice all the basic skills like speaking, listening, reading and writing, and in the afternoon the focus is exclusively on the exam.
Duration: 4 weeks, with daily tuition, Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 14:45 (on Mondays 09:00 - 12:30). Group size: Max 12 in the morning, max 8 in the afternoon. Teaching units: 112 for 45 minutes. The level you need to enrol: B2/C1.
TestDaF Intensive Prep Course
This course prepares students for the TestDaF exam.
This course can be taken online or on campus.
This preparation course includes daily 90-minute sessions in the afternoon (except Mondays). We will familiarize you with all parts of the TestDaF exam, and we will rehearse the exam with you by means of mock exams.
Duration: 4 weeks, with 90-minute sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tuesday to Friday: 13:15 to 14:45. Teaching units: 32 for 45 minutes. The level you need to enrol: C1.
TestDaF Exam Preparation Course
The course starts four weeks before the week of the exam; before and after the preparation weeks learners can participate in the telc C1 Hochschule or standard German courses. Maximum class size (15) may be exceeded for the telc C1 Hochschule and TestDaF courses.
The TestDaF tests all 4 core competencies (reading, listening, writing, and speaking), whereby a certain result can be achieved in each core competency, which indicates the respective language level. Qualified teachers will support you in your preparation. The school recommends participation in the TestDaF preparation course after completion of the B2 level. Lessons at C1+ level. Designed for six weeks, entry is possible by the week.
Combined Test Preparation Course - TestDaF & telc C1
Comprehensive preparation for two study-qualifying language exams: TestDaF and telc C1 for university. The varied learning units are perfectly coordinated and allow a direct comparison of both test formats. The exam itself can be taken at the school as well.
TestDaF Preparation Course
The aim of this course is for students to familiarise themselves with the format and contents of the examination.
The price for the TestDaF Preparation Course will be EUR 400, if a 4-week Standard, Intensive or Premium Course is booked at the same time.
Participants who would like to study at a university in Germany or need to verify their German language abilities can complete a language test at DID Deutsch-Institut.
Course Description
- Focused preparation for the TestDaF exam.
- With the help of extensive practice exercises, participants intensify their German language knowledge and skills.
- Participants become familiar with the test format.
- You learn strategies to help successfully complete test tasks.
- Overcome your test anxiety with help from experienced teachers.
*TestDaF Exam**
- You can take the TestDaF exam 6 different times throughout the year.
- The exam is given at DID Deutsch-Institut Berlin. The school is a licensed testing centers.
- The TestDaF is recognized by universities as proof of foreign applicants' German language ability.
- The exam consists of 4 parts: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression.
- You can register for the TestDaF exam either at DID or online.
- Please bring your identification card or passport along. The testing fee must be paid at the time of registration.
TestDaF Exam Results
- When completed, the exam documents will be sent to the TestDaF Institute.
- After 6 - 7 weeks, the results of the exam will be available on the TestDaF web portal.
TestDaF Exam Preparation Course
This course includes 30 lessons of exam preparation per week.
This course is available 4-5 weeks prior to the exam dates. Exam fees not included.
Ideal for students wishing to prepare intensively for an exam, this programme includes 2 daily preparatory lessons, in addition to Standard 20. Class size is limited to 8 students in order to guarantee optimal effectiveness.
TestDaF Preparation Course
At the Carl Duisberg Training Centers, you can take internationally recognized German tests, e.g. telc Deutsch, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or the regular and digital TestDaF, and prepare yourself accordingly.
TestDaF is a language test carried out by the TestDaF-Institut, which allows international applicants to gain proof of the required language proficiency to study at a German university. The test questions were developed by the TestDaF-Institut and the test is given at licensed TestDaF centres around the world on one pre-set date. Completed tests are corrected at the TestDaF-Institut in Germany. As a rule, you receive the test results six weeks after you have taken the test.
The school's intensive courses offer comprehensive, expert preparation for the TestDaF exam. At Carl Duisberg Centrum, they familiarize you with the test format, and you practice the test once using official mock exams. The instructor corrects the results with you and gives you tips on the best strategies and techniques for completing the examination tasks.
After completing the course, you can take the exam at any Carl Duisberg Training Center.
The exam fee is not included and depends on the chosen course type and level: TestDaF: 210 EUR (digital)/ 215 EUR (paper-based). Telc C1 Hochschule: 195 EUR.
At the Carl Duisberg Training Centers, you can take internationally recognized German tests, e.g. telc Deutsch, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or the regular and digital TestDaF, and prepare yourself accordingly.
TestDaF is a language test carried out by the TestDaF-Institut, which allows international applicants to gain proof of the required language proficiency to study at a German university. The test questions were developed by the TestDaF-Institut and the test is given at licensed TestDaF centres around the world on one pre-set date. Completed tests are corrected at the TestDaF-Institut in Germany. As a rule, you receive the test results six weeks after you have taken the test.
The school's intensive courses offer comprehensive, expert preparation for the TestDaF exam. At Carl Duisberg Centrum, they familiarize you with the test format, and you practice the test once using official mock exams. The instructor corrects the results with you and gives you tips on the best strategies and techniques for completing the examination tasks.
After completing the course, you can take the exam at any Carl Duisberg Training Center.
Standard Course + Exam Preparation 23
This course offers (per week): 20 general German lessons per week in the morning plus 3 TELC, Goethe, DSH, TestDAF lessons delivered in the afternoon. Max 2 students per class.
Standard Course + 3 one-to-one lessons, 45 min each.
Be prepared for your exam! We help you get ready for the exams of Telc and the Goethe institute and others: the Zertifikat B1 (ZD), the Zertifikat B2, the Zertifikat C1 (ZMP), the Zertifikat C2 (ZOP), Test-DaF and the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Zugang ausländischer Studienbewerber – DSH (both are entrance examinations for German universities). Students are responsible for registering for the examination. Please beware of the fact that the number of students for each exam is limited and often booked out fast. Therefore, students need to register ahead of time directly for example at Goethe Institut or Telc. We do not guarantee availability for exam dates.
Standard Course + Exam Preparation 26
This course consists of 20 group lessons of German in the morning from Monday to Friday and then 6 lessons per week of exam preparation. There is a maximum number of 2 participants for this course.
Standard Course + 6 one-to-one lessons, 45 min each.
Be prepared for your exam! We help you get ready for the exams of Telc and the Goethe institute and others: the Zertifikat B1 (ZD), the Zertifikat B2, the Zertifikat C1 (ZMP), the Zertifikat C2 (ZOP), Test-DaF and the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Zugang ausländischer Studienbewerber – DSH (both are entrance examinations for German universities). Students are responsible for registering for the examination. Please beware of the fact that the number of students for each exam is limited and often booked out fast. Therefore, students need to register ahead of time directly for example at Goethe Institut or Telc. We do not guarantee availability for exam dates.
Home Tuition Exam & Academic Preparation 15
Your teacher will design a course to prepare you for an exam. They will help you familiarise yourself with the test content, level and format, work on the different types of questions you may be asked, review and improve your replies, go over your weaknesses, give you past exam papers to help you practise.
The academic language option for international and EU students helps you prepare for boarding school (GCSE, A Level, IB), foundation courses or university. It enables you to develop and practise the language skills needed to communicate with teachers and students, read academic texts, write summaries, reports, essays and give presentations. You can also extend your vocabulary for your specialised subject (maths, science, economics, business, literature....) on request.
TestDaF Exam Preparation
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
TestDaF Exam Preparation + Accommodation
Lessons per week:
- 16 General English lessons
- 8 Exam preparation lesson
- 2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice
- 4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room
- 1 Lecture (double lesson)
Accommodation Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
TestDaF Exam Preparation Course
The course begins with a short assessment of your current language level in the four key testing areas: reading, writing, listening comprehension and oral expression. Based on this analysis, the school's experienced teacher will tailor the course programme to each individual student’s needs. You will also learn about exam strategy, take a mock exam at the end of the course, and receive personalised advice on what you can do to improve and how to make sure you pass the TestDaF exam with flying colours.
The TestDaF Exam preparatory course usually commences 4 weeks before the exam day.
General facts about TestDaF- Test für Deutsch als Fremdsprache
The TestDaF - Test für Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test for German as a foreign language) was designed to standardise the access to a German University. This certificate verifies that your knowledge of German meets the demands of academic life and is recognised by all institutions of higher education in
Germany. The results are assigned to three levels (TDN 5, TDN4, TDN3), you will need a TDN 4 to be admitted to a German University. With this certificate a presentation of your language skills with the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für die Hochschule (Exam German for University) is not necessary.
Please notice that the majority of our German and Austrian language schools offer the preparation for these exams within their standard or intensive courses. We kindly ask you to have a closer look at their school profiles:
Austrian schools
German schools
EUR 160-215
Dates vary depending on the examination centre
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