Choose a German test type
Every test below adapts to your answers and covers the full CEFR scale. Pick a skill to focus on, or take the general placement test if you just want your overall level.
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Already know roughly where you stand? Jump straight to a level-specific German test.
Why test your German?
Work visas and the Blue Card
Germany's skilled-worker visa and EU Blue Card programs list specific CEFR thresholds, and knowing your real German level before you apply saves you from a rejected application or a wasted embassy appointment.
University admission
Many German bachelor's and master's programs taught in German require B2 or C1 proof, and a free self-check tells you how much study stands between you and the entry requirement.
Everyday life in German-speaking countries
From apartment contracts to doctor's appointments, daily life in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland runs in German, and a level check helps you plan realistically for the transition.
How the test works
- 1. Answer 25 adaptive questions that adjust to your level as you go, no registration required.
- 2. Get your CEFR level instantly at the end, from A1 to C2, with a detailed score breakdown.
- 3. Optionally buy the official PDF certificate for €8 (incl. EU VAT), delivered by email within 30 seconds.
No registration required to take the test
Common questions about the German test
The test adapts question difficulty to your answers, so it converges on your real CEFR level within 25 questions rather than giving a rough guess. It won't replace an official exam for visa or university purposes, but it gives an accurate read on where you currently stand in German.
No. You can start the test immediately without creating an account. Registration is only needed if you want to save your result history or purchase a certificate afterward.
The test itself is free. If you want an official PDF certificate with a verification QR code, it costs €8 (incl. EU VAT) and arrives by email within 30 seconds of payment.
Most people finish in about 25 minutes. The test has 25 adaptive questions covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, and it ends as soon as it has pinpointed your level.
Most skilled-worker visas and the EU Blue Card ask for at least A1 to A2 German for the visa itself, though specific employers and professions such as healthcare often require B1 or B2. The exact threshold depends on the visa category and your profession, so check the current requirement for your case before assuming a level is enough.