A detailed introduction to the German language examination for studying abroad

A detailed introduction to the German language examination for studying abroad

According to experts studying abroad, language problem is a difficult problem for most students studying in Germany. When applying for admission, except for international courses and individual majors, universities generally require applicants to study German for more than 800 hours, and many require students to take the DSH exam or show other valid language certificates when they enter the school. At present, there are two authoritative German exams: TestDaF and DSH.

DSH, the German test for foreign students to apply for university entrance. Organized, proposed and graded independently by German universities. The school will inform the applicant of the time and place of DSH in the admission notice. The exam is very difficult. If the candidate fails the first time, he can take 1 time (up to 2 times) after half a year. If you don't pass DSH in one university, you can't take this exam in other universities.

TestDaF, the German overseas exam. The exam is given by the Dafu Examination Institute in Germany. The exams are held in Dafoe test centers in Germany and some countries. Those who pass the Telford exam get a language certificate. China students can take the exam at authorized or officially designated test sites.

There is no difference in grade between the two exams, but at present, German public universities recognize the TestDaF certificate, and those who reach grade 5 can be exempted from DSH and enter the school directly. China students who apply to study in German universities are basically required to provide Telford test scores. After getting the language certificate, you can send the complete application materials to Germany. In the future, it is possible to replace the German hour certificate with the Dafu exam certificate. DSH scores are not recognized by all schools. In addition, different people have different reactions to the difficulty of the two, and many people think that TestDaF is more difficult.

In addition, not all German universities teach in German, and some schools will arrange English or English-German bilingual courses. Experts suggest that some applicants with low German level can consider international degree courses in Germany. The course is taught in English at the basic stage of the first year, while learning German, and then taught in German at the professional stage. TOEFL or IELTS scores must be provided when applying. TOEFL scores are generally above 550, IELTS scores are above 6, and liberal arts requirements are above 6.5. Some majors require a basic knowledge of German, with at least 200 class hours, but they don't need to pass DSH or TestDaF.

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