Free test · 20 questions · 8 min
German level test: what is your level
20 tasks from A1 to C1: grammar, vocabulary and understanding a short text. 5–10 minutes. It shows your approximate level and how long to study up to B2 and C1, which you need for admission.
No sign-up. The answers are saved in your browser — you can stop and come back. The result comes right after the last question.
What you will learn
- ✓Your approximate level from A1 to C1
- ✓How long to study up to B2 and C1
- ✓Which courses fit
- ✓The test stops early when the tasks get too hard
About the method
The tasks were written by StudyInFocus after the level descriptions of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR / GER). It is not an exam and not a certificate: the test shows an approximate level to choose a course. The time estimate follows the Goethe-Institut's guide of about 150 lessons per level.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the test?
20 tasks give an orientation to within one level. Admission requires an official certificate: TestDaF, DSH, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or Goethe-Zertifikat C1.
How is the level calculated?
Each level has 4 tasks. A level counts when at least 3 of 4 are right and all levels below count. If two levels in a row are hard, the test ends early.
How long does it take to reach B2?
According to the Goethe-Institut, one level takes about 150 lessons of 45 minutes. With an intensive course of 20–25 lessons a week that is 6–8 weeks per level.