Dates
When can I take the onDaF?
The following test dates are offered through July 2013 at the test center at the University of Regensburg:
| Test date: | Registration deadline: |
| Feb. 19, 2013, 12:00 | Feb. 17, 2013 |
| Feb. 26, 2013, 12:00 | Feb. 24, 2013 |
| March 5, 2013, 12:00 | March 3, 2013 |
| March 12, 2013, 12:00 | March 10, 2013 |
| March 19, 2013, 12:00 | March 17, 2013 |
| March 26, 2013, 12:00 | March 24, 2013 |
| April 3, 2013, 11:00/14:00/16.00 | April 1, 2013 |
| April 4, 2013, 11:00/14:00/16.00 | April 2, 2013 |
| April 5, 2013, 11:00/14:00 | April 3, 2013 |
| April 8, 2013, 11:00/14:00/16.00 | April 5, 2013 |
| April 9, 2013, 11:00/14:00/16.00 | April 7, 2013 |
| April 12, 2013, 14:00 | April 10, 2013 |
| April 15, 2013, 18:00 | April 13, 2013 |
| April 16, 2013, 14:00 | April 14, 2013 |
| April 19, 2013, 14:00 | April 17, 2013 |
| April 26, 2013, 14:00 | April 24, 2013 |
| April 30, 2013, 12:00 | April 28, 2013 |
| May 7, 2013, 12:00 | May 5, 2013 |
| May 14, 2013, 12:00 | May 12, 2013 |
| May 21, 2013, 12:00 | May 19, 2013 |
| May 28, 2013, 12:00 | May 26, 2013 |
| June 4, 2013, 12:00 | June 2, 2013 |
| June 11, 2013, 12:00 | June 9, 2013 |
| June 18, 2013, 12:00 | June 16, 2013 |
| June 25, 2013, 12:00 | June 23, 2013 |
| July 2, 2013, 12:00 | June 30, 2013 |
| July 9, 2013, 12:00 | July 7, 2013 |
| July 16, 2013, 12:00 | July 14, 2013 |
| July 23, 2013, 12:00 | July 21, 2013 |
| July 30, 2013, 12:00 | July 28, 2013 |
If you require a test date other than those listed, please contact our staff at the test center.
Registration
How do I register for the onDaF?
You can register for the onDaF online using our registration form (Anmeldeformular). The day before your test date, you will receive an email from us containing important information about the test.
How much does the onDaF cost?
The onDaF placement test usually costs 15 Euro. If you are taking the test on a regularly scheduled test date in order to determine your level for participation in the German courses offered by the Department of German as a Foreign Language for students enrolled in a degree program or in order to prepare for studies at the University of Regensburg, this fee will be waived one time within one semester. The 15 Euro fee will be charged if you are repeating the test within one semester or are taking the test on a date other than the regularly scheduled test dates.
Test
What does the onDaF look like?
The onDaF is based on the C-test principle. C-tests are written integrative language tests to measure general language knowledge. The test cannot be passed or failed, it is simply an assessment of your current level.
The onDaF consists of 8 fill-in-the-blank texts with different themes and difficulty levels. You have a maximum of 5 minutes times to complete each gap text. Altogether, the test takes a maximum of 40 minutes.
How many times can I take the onDaF?
You may take the onDaF test as many times as you wish. For each onDaF test you will need a new TAN.
What should I bring to the test?
Please bring to the test valid photo identification.
Preparation
How can I prepare for the onDaF?
The onDaF is a C-test, which is a specific type of gap-filling test to globally assess your current language level. The goal of the onDaF is to test your current German language skills. Therefore, a preparation course for the onDaF is not necessary. You can, however, familiarize yourself with the onDaF test format. You'll find a sample test on the onDaF website.
Certificate
How do I receive my onDaF certificate?
You will receive the certificate with your test results and placement level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages immediately after the test.
Can the onDaF be a substitute for the DSH or the TestDaF?
The onDaF certificate cannot replace the DSH or the TestDaF or any other language level certification for admission to a German university. The onDaF is not a language test for entering a university in Germany. Rather, it provides a rapid and global assessment of your general language skills. The onDaF placement level helps you find a language course that best fits your proficiency level.
