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DAAD Language Proficiency Certificate

The Language Center issues DAAD language certificates for all languages taught (except German as a Foreign Language). These are often required for applications abroad (study abroad programs, internships). Please check with the respective program, the university you’ve chosen, or the institution offering the internship to find out what language proficiency level is required and whether the DAAD language certificate is accepted. You can get detailed information and advice on studying abroad from the International Student Affairs Office.

You can view the forms for the language proficiency certificate in advance on the DAAD website.

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For English, the test consists of the following sections: 

  • Reading and General Language Proficiency: onSET Placement Test (computer-based C-Test), 40 minutes
  • Written Expression: Essay on a general topic requiring academic language use (400–500 words), 45 minutes
  • Oral exam (administered by the English Department): Interview regarding the planned study abroad stay (plans, goals, expectations, academic aspects), 10–15 minutes

Dates during the Winter Semester 2026/27:
  • to be announced soon

Starting at 11:30 a.m. (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. onSET, 12:45–1:45 p.m. essay, starting around 2:00 p.m. interview/oral exam) in person at the Language Center.

Registration: 

By email to: sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de

 

 

All other languages taught:

We also offer DAAD language certificates for the other languages we teach. 
Appointments can be scheduled by contacting: sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de

Everything at a Glance

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    English Dates:
    to be announced soon 

     

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    Languages Offered
    All languages taught except German as a Foreign Language (DaF)

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    Registration:
    sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de

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Forms

 

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us:

Language Center in the Student Services Center (Building F-S)

Sandstraße 16-18
57072 Siegen

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Andrea Süßmann
Office

Andrea Süßmann
Room: F-S 304
Phone: +49 271 / 740 3002
sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de
 

 

Come visit us on the 3rd floor—we’d be happy to help you.

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