To receive the Opportunity Card trough the points system, basic knowledge of German at level A1 or English at level B2 is required. Other language skills play a role in the points system. German at level A2 is awarded one point, German at level B1 is awarded two points, German at level B2 is awarded three points. English language skills at level C1 earn one point (also in addition to German language skills). German tests GER Consists of four areas: Listening, reading, speaking and writing Includes six levels (like all German tests) Free online placement test A1 (understand simple German sentences) A2 (basic knowledge) B1 (intermediate) B2 (good Intermediate) C1 (advanced knowledge) C2 (excellent knowledge / mother-tongue level) Goethe Certificate German tests at Goethe-Institut Online courses available Certificates internationally recognised Free placement test Choose a language course at your level (A1 – A2 for language beginners, B1 – B2 for advanced knowledge, C1 – C2 as final levels) Exams available after each level Costs around 100 – 300 euros TestDaF / Test German as a Foreign Language German language skills tested at competence levels B2 – C1 Offered in over 1000 test centres worldwide Tests reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, oral expression Available digitally Costs around 215 euros DSD / German Language Diploma of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs Developed for foreign students Exams twice a year at special DSD schools worldwide Two diplomas available: DSD1, DSD2 Reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, oral expression Free of charge Suitable for candidates at language levels A2, B1, B2, C1 English tests TOEFL / Test of English as a Foreign Language Online at special test centres Duration around 4 hours Reading comprehension, listening comprehension, speaking (conversation) and written expression (essay) Costs around 200 euros Important: Participation at short notice is not possible. You must register in good time at a test centre if you need a TOEFL certificate IELTS / International English Language Testing Systems British English as well as American English tests Duration around three hours Two variants: General (for expatriates and people who want to stay abroad for a longer period of time) and academic (for students who want to apply to a foreign university) Listening (comprehension), reading (comprehension), writing (phrasing), speaking (conversation) Costs around 226 euros Provided by the British Council, available in 17 cities in Germany Cambridge Certificate Special feature: You must first choose your language level and then pass the test Various categories: A1 – A2 Basic Users = Elementary language use B1 – B2 Independent Users = Independent language use C1 – C2 Proficient Users = Competent language use Duration around 3-4 hours Consists of reading and use (text and reading comprehension), writing (formal language), listening (comprehension), speaking (conversation) Costs around 200 euros Offered by Cambridge University at 2700 test centres worldwide