TestDaF exam

German as a foreign language exam
Five participants at the end of the TestDaF exam

TANDEM Munich is an accredited TestDaF examination center, offering intensive preparation courses for the TestDaF exam. The paper-based exam is administered four times a year and consists of four sections: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Written Expression, and Oral Expression.

Registration

Important Notice

Registration for the TestDaF is completed online. The evaluation of the results for the paper-based TestDaF typically takes about 6 weeks.

Exam fee: € 215

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Logo of the TestDaF exam

The TestDaF is considered passed if at least TestDaF level 3 (TDN 3) is achieved in all four sections. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU), Technische Universität München (TUM), and Hochschule München (HM) recognize TestDaF level 4 (TDN 4) in all test areas.

Many German universities also accept lower TestDaF scores (TDN 3). Since each university has its own admissions criteria, it’s essential to check the specific requirements of your chosen institution before applying. This information is typically available on the university's website.

As a licensed test center, we offer the opportunity to prepare for the TestDaF, register directly with us, and take the exam on-site.

Further information

TestDaF exam dates 2025

(paper-based)

Exam number Exam date Registration period Registration
T126 Tuesday,
11/03/2025
02/11/2024 - 07/02/2025 Register now!
T127 Thursday,
15/05/2025
06/01/2025 - 16/04/2025 Register now!
T128 Wednesday,
16/07/2025
06/01/2025 - 13/06/2025 Register now!
T129 Thursday,
16/10/2025
06/01/2025 - 12/09/2025 Register now!

Sample Test 1 & 2 for the Paper-Based TestDaF

In this tutorial, you'll learn what to focus on when completing the tasks. You'll receive essential tips for tackling each task, along with strategies to help you complete them more easily.

See sample tests