Duration
About 3 hours plus speaking module
German
Prepare for TestDaF with targeted practice and realistic mock tests.
TestDaF is a german certification recognized by german university admission and academic pathways. It is best for university applicants who need academic German certification. Prepare with realistic TestDaF mock tests, timed sections, and feedback organized around the scoring areas that matter for this exam.
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Scoring
TDN 3, 4, or 5 per skill
Pass mark
Universities often require TDN 4 in all sections
Best for
University applicants who need academic German certification
Typical fee
Usually EUR 210-230
Recognized by
German university admission and academic pathways
Exam structure
Use this overview to understand timing, task types, and scoring before you start timed practice.
Reading
45-90 min
Texts, notices, adverts, and exam-specific comprehension tasks.
Language elements
20-30 min
Grammar, vocabulary, and Sprachbausteine-style gap tasks where relevant.
Listening
20-40 min
Announcements, conversations, interviews, and matching tasks.
Writing
30-75 min
Email, letter, opinion text, or structured response scored against exam criteria.
Speaking
10-20 min
Interview, partner task, presentation, or discussion depending on the board.
How Exampia helps
Each practice task focuses on the skills that can change your TestDaF result.
Reading practice aligned with the real format
Each attempt ends with a clear next step, so practice stays tied to your exam goal.
Score-focused feedback for writing
Each attempt ends with a clear next step, so practice stays tied to your exam goal.
Timed TestDaF readiness before exam day
Each attempt ends with a clear next step, so practice stays tied to your exam goal.
Sample question
Try the format before you commit
You are preparing for TestDaF. Write a short response that explains your goal, asks one practical question, and states the next concrete step in your preparation.
See what a strong answer does
A strong answer completes the task, stays clearly structured, and shows enough language control for TestDaF under time pressure.
Sample feedback
Score-focused feedback
Task completion
Ready
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Communicative design
Developing
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Language accuracy and range
Practice
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Preparation timeline
Pick a timeline based on your current level and deadline. The plan is practical, focused, and built for real exam dates.
4 weeks: complete one diagnostic TestDaF mock, then focus on the two weakest sections.
8 weeks: alternate full timed sections with targeted practice, especially writing and speaking production.
12 weeks: build a weekly exam routine, review feedback trends, and reserve the final two weeks for full mocks.
Try a two-minute mock
A no-signup mini mock in under two minutes
Answer a few exam-style questions and see how Exampia turns your result into a clear next study target.
Timed tasks
Immediate score
Next study target
Answer all questions to see your feedback preview.
Pricing for this exam
Start with a free mock preview. Upgrade only if the full TestDaF mock set and detailed feedback are useful for your deadline.
PricingFree
1 mock preview
Good for trying Exampia without commitment.
Pro Monthly
All mocks for one exam
Best for active preparation with a near deadline.
Exam Bundle
90-day access
Designed for one high-stakes certification.
FAQ
Is Exampia affiliated with TestDaF-Institut?
No. Exampia is independent. We prepare learners for TestDaF by following published exam formats and scoring criteria, but we are not approved, certified, or endorsed by TestDaF-Institut.
Can I try TestDaF practice for free?
Yes. The free tier is designed to let you start with one mock-test experience before you decide whether the full practice library is worth it.
Does Exampia grade writing and speaking for TestDaF?
Exampia gives feedback organized by scoring area for production tasks. Speaking practice is included for supported exam formats, and expanding sections are labeled clearly.
How should I use the feedback before exam day?
Treat each scoring area as a practice target. If your content score is strong but accuracy is weak, your next practice set should be grammar and sentence-control work, not another untimed essay.