Paperbased TestAS

Paperbased Test for foreign students

The TestAS is an internationally recognised examination of the g.a.s.t. e. V., conducted in a standardised manner worldwide, which tests the ability of foreign higher education applicants to study at German universities. It is aimed at prospective international students wanting to apply for first-degree level studiesFirst-degree Level Studies:
First-degree level studies are programmes which lead to a first academic degree. This includes all Bachelor’s, Diplom, Magister, and Staatsexamen programmes. at a German institution of higher education. Applicants can improve their chances of admission by getting good test results. Successfully passing the test requires, among other things, language skills (in German or English) at level B1About proficiency levels:
Click here to find detailed information regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. (or higher). As a licensed testing centre, Sprachenakademie Aachen offers the paperbased TestAS multiple times a year. Registration is only possible via the TestAS website. The test fee is €145.

Test Structure and Grading

The paperbased TestAS may be taken in English or German. It is a purely written test and takes around around 5 hours (including a 30 minute break). The test consists of two parts:

The core test measures skills required for all courses of study. This part of the test takes around 110 minutes.
The subject-specific test modules test skills required for success in a particular course of study. One of 4 subject-specific modules may be selected from: humanities, cultural and social sciences; engineering; mathematics, computer and natural sciences; and economics. This part of the test takes around 145-150 minutes.

Individual parts of the test cannot be taken separately. The sample tests available on the TestAS website are an excellent way to prepare for the individual parts of the exam. These will also give you a more accurate impression of its structure. TestAS scores are recognised by German institutions of higher education that have included the TestAS in their admission requirements. Test candidates receive a certificate providing a list of the grades for each part of the test. An insufficient score in one part of the TestAS cannot be offset by a better score in another part. The scores are weighted by the institutions according to course of study. For precise information regarding the entrance requirements for a particular course of studies, we recommend consulting the website of the institution in question. More detailed information on the test format and grading can be found on the TestAS website. The paperbased TestAS is marked centrally by the TestDaF Institute, a process which takes about 4 weeks. After this time, all test participants can retrieve their results independently from the TestAS online portal.