TestAS - Test for Foreign Students
The TestAS -exam is a central, standardized study capability test for foreign prospective students which can only be taken at licensed test centres. With a good TestAS-result foreign study applicants can improve their chances for a study place at a college in Germany.
Many universities and colleges in Germany require the TestAS-result since 2007 or 2008 and include it in the selection decision.
Content
The TestAS- exam is offered in German and English. The participants chose the language which they better master at registration.
The TestAS-exam consists of the following components:
- onScreen
The langauge test onScreen measures the genaral langauge competence in German and English. The language test takes 30 minutes and consists of six texts, where gaps have to be filled. This test is conducted online. - Core test
The core test examines congnitive skills, which are required in all academic courses of studies for a successful studying. The working time is 110 minutes. The core test contains four task groups:
- Study subject-specific test modules
In these tests cognitive skills, which are important for the success at a chosen study field, are examined. Participants chose one of the four modules:
Humanities, culture and social sciences
The working time is 150 minutes. This test module consists of three task groups:
- Understanding and interpreting texts
- Use representation systems flexibly
- Identify language structures
Technology
The working time is 150 minutes. This test module consists of three task groups:
Maths, informatics and sciences
The working time is 145 minutes. This test module consists of two task groups:
Economics
The working time is 145 minuted. This test module consists of two task groups:
The core test and the subject-specific test modules are paper based tests in a multiple-choice-format. The participants mark correct answers on an answer sheet. The answer sheets are evaluated in the " TestDaF"-institute automatically. - Understanding and interpreting texts
(source: www.testas.de/de/aufbau.htm)
Registration
You can register for the "TestAS"-exam online:
https://www.testas.de/gast/testas/teilnehmer/showHome.do?target=showWelcome&language=de
The participation in the "TestAS"-exam 2011 is free.
Please come and see us before you register. We are always happy to help you.
Course: Technical Language and Vocational Eduaction for Studies at EHI
We offer 3-month technical language and technical studies preparation courses. By request TestAS sample tests can be conducted.
