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Proof of general education in French

University entrance for applicants without a general higher education entrance qualification

Here you will find information on the examination for proof of general education in French. Please refer to the overview of the subject and the required subjects on the Studying without Abitur page.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Advisory Service of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

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Exam date

July 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., AR-IF 214

Note: For organizational and content-related reasons, no alternative or repeat dates will be offered.

About the audit

Contents

The examination consists of a written and an oral part.

The 1.5-hour written exam consists of four parts:

  • Lexical skills (assignment, multiple choice...)
  • Grammatical structures (exercises)
  • Reading skills (text with questions)
  • Writing skills (text on a given topic)

The 15-minute conversation in French is based on the reading comprehension task in the written part. The focus is on the direct exchange between the examinee and the examiner.

The written exam and the conversation correspond to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(equivalent to 4 years of French lessons).

Preparation

The usual listening and print media (level B1) are recommended for preparation, for example

  • Version originale B1 - course book with audio CD, ISBN 978-3-12-530216-7, published by Klett Verlag; €29.99.