proof of language skills

In-house evidence of language skills

Here, you will find information about the second modern foreign language test, the reading competence test, and the Dialang placement test.
proof of language skills
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In some degree programmes or in advance of a stay abroad, you have to provide evidence of your language skills. The Language Centre can help you with this.

Notice

Please note that these tests of your language skills are valid only within the University Jena unless otherwise confirmed as acceptable by another university or potential internship provider.

  • Proof of the second foreign language

    For some degree programmes it is necessary to provide evidence of second modern foreign language skills. Consult your study regulations to check if this applies for your programme. Acceptable evidence is a school certificate that demonstrates six years or more of study in the chosen language or an equivalent language certificate at B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
    Students of the University Jena that cannot supply such evidence of a second modern foreign language can do either of the following:

    1. Participate successfully in a designated language course at B1 level with 2 teaching hours per week over a semester or a B1 level intensive course with 30 teaching hours. We provide an outline of the B1 courses that are accepted.

    or

    2. Participate successfully in the test of reading competence that takes place towards the end of each semester. The languages in which the reading test is available, test dates, content, procedure and further details are on the Language Centre webpage under Test of Reading Competence.

    Upon successful completion of either alternative, you should present your certificate of achievement at your examination office in fulfilment of the regulations.

    Please note that a language course provides a more extensive language experience than participation in the test of reading competence, which, as the name suggests, is restricted to reading comprehension alone. In a language course you will extend your listening comprehension, pronunciation, and communicative skills as well as gaining insight into the respective culture.

    If you have any questions regarding proof of the second modern foreign language, please contact your department’s student counsellor or examinations office.

  • ERASMUS

    Proof of language skills for participation in an ERASMUS exchange program.

    As a student of the University of Jena, please contact spz.sprachtest@uni-jena.de  in advance and make an appointment.

    Please note: This only applies to exchange programs organized by the University of Jena and the International Office. Students from other universities should contact their respective institutions.