Placement Tests
You'd like to know how good your German is? Placement tests can help you determine that.
We've researched the best
We've researched the best
placement tests for you that are based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- Test different skills (grammar, listening, vocabulary, …)!
- Discover your strengths and weaknesses!
- Get an accurate idea of your language level!
Transparent Language - 50 Questions including Reading
This multiple choice test consists of 50 questions and will give you an initial evaluation of your language level. Among other skills, your reading comprehension will be tested.
Sprachtest.de - High-Quality Test in 15 Minutes
This test sets itself apart with a variety of different interactive questions, including questions that test listening comprehension. This test is based on the Central European Framework of Reference for Languages.-
Cornelsen - Comprehensive Test
With many different audio recordings and illustrations, this test assesses your language skills. The resulting evaluation is based on the Central European Framework of Reference for Languages. -
This short but high-quality language test uses various tasks to assess your language skill. Scroll down the page until "Deutsch als Fremdsprache", then choose your level and begin the test.
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Forum DaF - Fill in the Blanks
This language test evaluates your ability to read and comprehend an entire text. By reading the context, you should recognise which words to fill in the blanks. -
Goethe-Institut - Comprehensive Placement Test
This excellent placement test from the Goethe-Institut consists of 30 questions and should take you about 15-20 minutes. The test focuses on reading comprehension as well as grammar and vocabulary questions. -
Klett - For Levels B1, B2, and C1
Klett-Verlag offers placement tests in PDF format for levels B1, B2 and C1. Listening comprehension is also tested. -
Goethe-Institut - Tests from A1-C2
The online practice exams from the Goethe-Institut provide a good opportunity to get a realistic assessment of your language skills. You are able to choose at which level you would like to test yourself. -
Sprachcaffe - 70 Questions and Answers
Sprachcaffe tests your current language level in German with 70 questions that start at the beginner level and become more difficult each question. You get immediate feedback with the solutions to each question. -
ITT Leipzig - Two High-Quality Vocabulary Tests
With these two tests from ITT Leipzig you can test both your productive and receptive vocabulary. You will be tested on the 5000 most common German words. You have 25 minutes for each test.
