Duration
About 3 h 15 min of test time; digital pilot tasks add about 30 min
German
Prepare for TestDaF
Practice the skills in TestDaF with realistic tasks, focused feedback, and a clear next step after each session.
Exam at a glance
TestDaFScoring
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
- Reading comprehension
- Listening comprehension
- Written expression
- Oral expression
- Reading
- Listening
- Writing
- Speaking
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Exam structure
Use this overview to understand timing, task types, and scoring before you start timed practice.
| Subtest | Parts / items | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-based TestDaFBreaks between sections; a 20–60 min break separates listening and writing. | |||
| Reading comprehension | 3 texts · 30 items | 60 min | - |
| Listening comprehension | 3 tasks · 25 items | 40 min | - |
| Written expression | 1 task | 60 min | - |
| Oral expression | 7 tasks | 35 min; computer-recorded | - |
| Digital TestDaFIncludes unscored pilot tasks adding about 30 min; breaks between sections. | |||
| Reading | 7 tasks · 34 items | About 55 min | - |
| Listening | 7 tasks · 30 items | About 40 min | - |
| Writing | 2 tasks | About 60 min | - |
| Speaking | 7 tasks | About 35 min; computer-recorded | - |
Official format source:TestDaF-Institut · paper formatTestDaF-Institut · digital formatTestDaF-Institut · exam FAQ
How Exampia helps
Each practice task focuses on the skills that can change your TestDaF result.
Reading comprehension practice aligned with the real format
Score-focused feedback for writing
Timed TestDaF readiness before exam day
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
Feedback explains what changed the score and which next exercise will improve this scoring area.
Task completion
Ready
Communicative design
Developing
Language accuracy and range
Practice
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.
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Try a 60-second mini mock
Answer 3 quick exam questions to preview instant scoring.
Exam-style tasks
Instant score
Clear next step
Select an answer for all 3 questions to see your score.
Pricing for this exam
For TestDaF preparation, choose free Explorer access, a 30- or 90-day Pro pass, or add-on credits for extra AI writing and speaking feedback.
PricingExplorer
Free · 3 practice sessions per day total, up to 30 per month
The allowance covers reading, listening, and language-structure practice. It also includes 3 AI-graded writing tasks and 2 speaking assessments in total.
Pro passes
30 days €15 · 90 days €40
One-time access with no automatic renewal. AI feedback has daily and monthly limits.
Feedback credits
28, 60, or 130 credits · from €5
Add credits for AI feedback: 1 per writing task and 2 per speaking assessment.
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.