Examinations and Certificates at ISK
Do you need proof of your language proficiency for naturalization, university or your job? Whether you’re interested in taking the TestDaF, DSH, telc, WiDaF or DTB – we will advise competently and individually on the many different options you have.
Consultation | Placement
There are many different language examinations and language certificates available in Germany. Let us advise you on which course, which examination and which language certificate is right for you. We offer you individual advising, tips on preparing for the examination and all the information you need to achieve your own personal goals.
LiD - "Living in Germany" exam
Is the LiD right for me?
You can take the DTZ (German for Immigrants) at the end of the integration course. The B1 level is the level you need for naturalization. As the final part of the integration course, you take part in the orientation course, which you end with the test “Leben in Deutschland” (Living in Germany) – (LiD). In the orientation course we prepare you in the best possible way for the test.
How can I prepare for the exam?
We always recommend that you first take part in one of our integration courses. Our experienced teachers will prepare you ideally for the LiD exam format. You can find more detailed information on our page about orientation courses.
How much does it cost to take the LiD exam?
If you have authorization or are obliged to attend an integration course, you are allowed to take the exam twice free of charge. The costs are covered by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
If you wish to take the exam more than twice or if you do not have an integration course authorization, you will have to cover the costs yourself. The examination fee in the ISK is EUR 25.
We usually offer the LiD only for participants in the orientation courses.
WiDaF
The Test WiDaF is a language certificate for job-related language skills and is aimed at non-German speakers who use German as part of their job. You can also obtain further information about this from the office.
When do I get the results?
Four weeks after the day of the exam you can call the ISK (0511 12356360) and find out if your exam results have arrived. If this is the case, you can pick up your DTB certificate or result sheet during our business hours at the office in Lützowstraße 7.
How can I register for the DTB?
You register automatically in your job-related language course.
How much does it cost to take the DTB?
The exam is free of charge for participants in the job-related language courses. If you fail the exam, you can repeat the job-related language course with a new exam. To do so, you need an authorization to repeat.
Who can take part in the exam?
The German Test for Job-Related Purposes (DTB) is only offered to participants of job-related language courses sponsored by the BAMF.
How can I prepare for the exam?
We always recommend that you first attend one of our job-related language courses. We will find the right course for you according to your language level in a placement interview. Our experienced teachers will prepare you ideally for the DTB examination format. You can find more detailed information on our page about job-related language courses.
How is the DTB exam structured?
The DTB consists of a written and an oral examination.
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Oral exam for two candidates (16 minutes) | Oral exam for two candidates (16 minutes) | Oral exam for two candidates (16 minutes) |
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The ISK conducts the examination on fixed dates every month. Our exam days are mainly Friday and Saturday.
What do I need to know for the telc C1 Hochschule exam?
How is the exam structured?
The telc C1 Hochschuleexamination is made up of a written and an oral examination.
Written examination (220 minutes)
- Reading comprehension, Part 1-3 + language modules, Part 1 (90 min.)
- Break (20 min.)
- Listening comprehension, Part 1-3 (40 min.)
- Writing, Part 1 (70 min.)
Oral examination (usually done with two participants at a time, 16 minutes)
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Part 1A Presentation (approx. 3 minutes per participant)
- Part 1B Summary (approx. 2 minutes per participant)
- Part 2 Discussion (approx. 6 minutes for both participants)
ISK offers the telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule exam several times a year. Our exam days are Thursday and Friday.
How can I prepare for the examination?
We recommend that you first take part in one of our intensive courses. Depending on your language level, we will find the right course for you in a placement interview. If your German language skills are already at level C1 according to the CEFR, our experienced teachers will prepare you ideally for the telc C1 Hochschule examination in the examination course. You can find more detailed information on our page for German for your studies. Tips and practice materials for the exam are available from telc.
How can I register for the telc C1 Hochschule exam?
You can register for the exam course after you have had an individual consultation with us on site or online. Advising and placement always take place with us by appointment. Please feel free to contact us and arrange for an appointment by phone (0511 12356360) or by e-mail (office@isk-hannover.de).
When do I get my results?
Four weeks after the day of the exam, you can call the ISK to find out if your exam results have arrived. If this is the case, you can pick up your telc certificate or score sheet at the office in Lützowstraße 7 during our business hours.
TestDaF – Test German as a Foreign Language
The TestDaF (Test German as a Foreign Language) is a language certificate for your studies and your job. It is one of the most important language testsfor foreign applicants to prove their German language skills. Our language school is a licensed test center and offers the internationally recognized TestDaF six times throughout the year.
How is the TestDaF structured?
All parts of the TestDaF exam are taken in digital form on the laptop in the ISK.
The TestDaF examination is made up of four different parts that all take place on one day:
- Reading comprehension: 3 reading texts, 30 questions, 60 minutes
- Listening comprehension: 3 listening texts, 25 questions, 40 minutes
- Written expression: 1 writing task, 60 minutes
- Oral expression: 7 speaking tasks, 35 minutes
Most universities expect you to achieve TDN 4 in all 4 parts of the examination. In the TestDaF examination, your linguistic performance is indicated in the TestDaF levels TDN 3, 4 and 5. These correspond to the German B2.1 to C1.2 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). TestDaF can also be used as a language certificate for your job.
How can I prepare for the examination?
If your language level is currently at German B1 or B2, we recommend that you first participate in one of our intensive courses. If you already have a language level of German C1, we recommend our 4-week exam course to prepare for the TestDaF exam. Our experienced teachers will prepare you ideally for the TestDaF exam format. You will find more detailed information on the respective course pages.
What does an examination place guarantee mean?
If you register with us for a 4-week exam course, we will reserve a place for you to take the TestDaF exam with us at ISK Hannover. The cost of the exam in the amount of EUR 195 will be charged additionally. After registering, you will receive your personal TAN from us, with which you can register online for the exam at www.testdaf.de.
How can I register?
After an individual consultation with us on site or online, you can register for the exam course. Advising and placement always take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at the ISK. Please feel free to get in touch with us by phone (0511 12356360) or e-mail (office@isk-hannover.de) to make an appointment.
How much does it cost to take the TestDaF examination course?
The 4-week examination course at the ISK costs EUR 380.
When do I get my results?
Six weeks after the day of the exam you can view your results online. Shortly thereafter, you can pick up your TestDaF certificate from us at the ISK Hannover.