Placement Tests

Placement Tests

If you already have previous knowledge of a language, you should take a placement test. The placement tests take place at the beginning of each semester, shortly before the start of the start of teaching term (Vorlesungszeit). You can find the dates below.

Placement tests

  • The tests have different formats, but they are all computer-based.
  • The tests take place in the PC pools in the Viadrina Language Centre (seminar building, August-Bebel-Str. 12).
  • In order to take the test, you’ll  need your matriculation number, which can be found on your student ID card.
  • Depending on the test format, you’ll normally receive the result immediately, or in a good time before the end of the course registration period.
  • The result is valid for two semesters. After that, you’ll need to take the test again if you haven’t taken  a course at your level at the Viadrina Language Centre by then.

This test is intended for students who not have to pass the DSH at the beginning of their studies.

  • Time: Friday, 04.04.2025, 11:00 (- 13:00).
  • Please be on time.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 211 (and AB 308)
  • No registration required.

=> German Department

 

  • Time: Thursday, 03.04.2025, 12.30 - 16.30
  • Test duration: c. 60 min.
  • The test can be started at any time until 15:30 as soon as a workstation is free in the PC pool.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 211 (210 & 215)
  • No registration required.

=> English Department

  • Time: Thursday, 03.04.2025, 12:30 (- 15.30)
  • Test length: c. 30 min. Test format: C-Test.
  • The test can be started at any time before 15.00 as soon as a workstation is free in the PC pool.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 308
  • No registration required.
  • The result will be shown immediately afterwards.

Information on the C-test format (with examples) :

- C-test: Beispiel / Example 1
- C-test: Beispiel / Example 2

=> French Department

  • Time: Thursday, 03.04.2025, 12:30 (- 15.30)
  • Test length: c. 30 min. Test format: C-Test
  • The test can be started at any time before 15.00 as soon as a workstation is free in the PC pool.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 308
  • No registration required.
  • The result will be shown immediately after the test.
  • Individual appointments are also possible after the test. In this case, please send an e-mail to Enrico-Lagazio. : Enrico Lagazio.
  • Information on the C-test format (with examples):

    Demos from the University of Münster

    Demo from the University of Potsdam

=> Italian Department

  • Time: Friday, 04.04.2025, 10:00 (- 12.00)
  • Please be on time.
  • Test duration: max. 120 min.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 210 (& 215)
  • We ask for a short registration under: polnisch@europa-uni.de

=> Polish Department

  • Time: Friday, 04.04.2025, 10:00 (- 12.00)
  • Please be on time.
  • No registration required.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 210 (& 215)
  • Test duration: max. 120 min.

=> Russian Department

  • Time: Friday, 04.04.2025, 10:00 (- 12.00)
  • Test duration: max. 60 min.
  • Please be on time.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 210 (& 215)

=> Schwedish Department

  • Time: Thursday, 03.04.2025, 12:30 (- 15.30)
  • Test length: c. 30 min. Test format: C-Test
  • Please be on time.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 308
  • No registration required.

=> Example (Website of Spanish Department)

The Turkish courses at our Language Centre are currently being redesigned. Therefore, neither a placement test nor Turkish language courses or examinations are currently taking place.

 

  • Time: Friday, 04.04.2025, 10:00 (- 12.00)
  • Test duration: max. 60 min.
  • Please be on time.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room AB 210 (& 215)

=> Ukrainian Department

 

 

Placement tests

Late Placement tests

The possibility to take language courses depends on whether spare places are left after the end of the regular course allocation process. So it is always an advantage to take the first (regular) test.

This test is intended for students who do not have to pass the DSH at the beginning of their studies.

  • Time: Tuesday, 08.04.2025, 13.00 (- 14.00).
  • Please be on time.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room: AB 211 (& 215)
  • No registration required.

=> German Department

 

  • Time: Wednesday, 09.04.2025, 13.00 (- 14.00)
  • Test duration: c. 60 min.
  • Please be on time.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room: AB 211 (& 215)
  • No registration required.

=> English Department

  • Time: Tuesday, 08.04.2025, 13.00 (- 14.00)
  • Test length: c. 30 min. Test format: C-Test
  • The test can be started at any time until 13.30 as soon as a workstation is free in the PC pool.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room: AB 210
  • No registration required.

Information on the C-test format (with examples) :

- C-Test: Beispiel / Example 1
- C-Test: Beispiel / Example 2

=> French Department

  • Time: Thursday, 10.04.2025, 13.00 (-14.00)
  • Test duration: c. 30 min. test format: C-test
  • Please be on time.
  • Online
  • No registration required.

    If necessary, other appointments are also possible by arrangement! Email to: lagazio@europa-uni.de

=> Lektorat Italienisch / Italian Department

  • Time: Monday, 07.04.2025, 14.00 (- 16.00)
  • Please be on time.
  • Test duration: max. 120 min.
  • Location / Place: Viadrina Language Centre, Room: AB 211
  • We ask for a short registration under: polnisch@europa-uni.de

=> Polish Department

  • Time: Monday, 07.04.2025, 13.00 (- 14.00)
  • Test length: c. 30 min. Test format: C-Test
  • Please be on time.
  • Location: Viadrina Language Centre, Room: AB 211
  • No registration required.

=> Example (Website of Spanish Department)

FAQ

The placement test isn’t always obligatory. You don’t have to take a placement test if:

  • you have no previous knowledge of the language. In this case, you can register for any A1 course in viaCampus straight away.
  • you have already successfully completed a semester-long language course or an intensive course at the Viadrina. In this case, please register directly for the next level.
  • you already have an external language certificate. In this case, you must contact the respective language department for further information.
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If you’re already enrolled at the university, you don’t need to register separately. Our placement tests are free and open to all registered students. Make sure you check all the information in advance. Some tests have rolling start times whereas others have fixed start times.

If you don’t have a matriculation number yet, please contact the appropriate language department.

You can take part in all placement tests. The only limit is your time.

You can take all tests with just one account:

Your matriculation number is also your login.
Your date of birth is also your password
Be sure to enter your date of birth in the correct form: DD.MM.YYYY - example: 01.12.2000 | please don't forget the dots!

This account gives you access to the platform containing our placement tests. After logging in, you’ll need an access key for the specific test – you will get this on the day in the test room.

If you don't have a matriculation number yet, please contact the appropriate language department.

 

You’ll receive feedback with your result immediately after the test. Our colleagues then enter the results in viaCampus. Depending on the number of candidates, your result may only be visible on the next working day. Once your results have been entered, you can register for the relevant courses immediately.

The placement tests aren’t pass or fail. The tests are there to support you: they help you to correctly assess your language skills so that you can register for the right course.

At the end of each test, you will receive feedback with your result.

Dr. Almut Klepper-Pang

Head of Viadrina Language Centre