Certificates
Document language level and prepare for exams
On request, we issue a certificate for the level reached and support preparation for official language exams.
ForumLingua certificate
On request, we issue a ForumLingua certificate for the language level reached. The placement is based on the Common European Framework of Reference with levels A1 to C2.
For official language certificates, we advise on the suitable exam. Preparation is possible in standard courses, private lessons or targeted exam preparation.
Exam preparation
- ✓Preparation for official language certificates
- ✓Orientation on CEFR levels A1 to C2
- ✓Standard course, private lessons or targeted exam preparation
- ✓Personal advice before the course starts
Overview of well-known language certificates
This overview helps with initial orientation. In the end, the decisive point is always which certificate is required by the university, employer, authority or exam provider.
German
| Certificate/Test | Level/scale | Typical purpose | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goethe-Zertifikat | A1 to C2 | General international proof of German | Widely known for everyday life, work and personal documentation. |
| telc Deutsch | A1 to C2, depending on exam also work/university | Work, integration, university or general proof | Choose the exact exam purpose, because telc offers many variants. |
| TestDaF | TDN 3 to TDN 5, roughly B2 to C1 | University admission and study in Germany | Relevant when a university accepts or requires TestDaF. |
| DSH | DSH-1, DSH-2, DSH-3 | German universities | Often organised directly through universities. |
| ÖSD | A1 to C2 | International proof of German | Austrian diploma, internationally used. |
English
| Certificate/Test | Level/scale | Typical purpose | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Qualifications | A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency | General, academic and professional proof | The older abbreviations KET, PET, FCE, CAE and CPE are still widely known. |
| IELTS | Band scale 0 to 9 | Study, work and international recognition | Academic and General Training differ depending on the goal. |
| TOEFL iBT | Current ETS score scale | Mainly study and academic admission | Always check current ETS information for concrete requirements and scores. |
| TOEIC | Score scale, not a classic CEFR certificate | Professional English skills, especially Listening/Reading | Often more relevant for companies than for university admission. |
| Linguaskill | CEFR-oriented result | Flexible placement and proof for institutions | Computer-based Cambridge test; check recognition depending on the goal. |
French
| Certificate/Test | Level/scale | Typical purpose | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELF | A1 to B2 | Official French language diploma | Common for school, study, work and general proof. |
| DALF | C1 to C2 | Advanced official proof | Relevant for demanding academic or professional goals. |
| TCF | CEFR placement depending on result | Study, immigration or administrative purposes | A test result, not a diploma like DELF/DALF. |
Italian
| Certificate/Test | Level/scale | Typical purpose | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CILS | A1 to C2 | Official proof for Italian as a foreign language | Issued by the Università per Stranieri di Siena. |
| CELI | A1 to C2 | Official proof for study, work and authorities | Issued by the Università per Stranieri di Perugia. |
| PLIDA | A1 to C2 | General international proof of Italian | Certificate of the Società Dante Alighieri. |
Spanish
| Certificate/Test | Level/scale | Typical purpose | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELE | A1 to C2 | Official Spanish language diploma | Organised by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. |
| SIELE | Digital result with CEFR reference | Modern modular Spanish test | Depending on the goal, SIELE can be more practical than a classic DELE diploma. |
Which certificate fits the goal?
Personal advice and suitable placement before the course starts.