List of language proficiency tests

A language diploma is another term for language certificate. Both are therefore names for Language tests that represent a proof of current language skills in a foreign language that is in a foreign language, do not speak native language. These represent either a certain level of competence is or actually existing at the time skills. Proof of language skills are, inter alia, needed for the labor market, because they increase the chances of a professional body strong. Often buyers take to prepare for a speech level measurement in training in the form of a course part.

Ancient languages

Language Certificates for the so-called classical languages ​​represent the Hebraicum that Graecum and the Latinum, which are detected either by a corresponding entry in the high school diploma, through a certificate of high school supplementary examination or by a university, sometimes ecclesiastical certificate.

Modern Languages

Modern language level measuring instruments are objectively developed by it, mostly specialized non-profit organizations. The research effort involved is enormous. In general, there are then recognized worldwide by companies and academic institu tions standards. The names differ here: Language Certificates / Tests / language diplomas. Where language diplomas are of course in a different context at universities has long been known. For various languages ​​of the current speech item from chambers of commerce, cultural institutes, language schools, universities, free speech coaches and schools are offered depending on the measuring instrument to a wide variety of appointments in practice ways of acquiring evidence to the document.

Overview of Language tests / certificates / diplomas

  • German language The Standing Conference awards the German language diploma in stage I and II
  • The Goethe- Institute awards for examining the small and the great German language diploma.
  • For the English language: Educational Testing Service (ETS )
  • Certificate in Advanced English (CAE )
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English ( CPE)
  • Business English Certificate; Vantage Business English Certificate (BEC ) - Level 3 corresponds to level B2
  • Certificate in English for International Business and Trade ( CEIBT )
  • TELC English (different levels )
  • Test of English for International Communication ( TOEIC)
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL)
  • Certificate of the British Council ( International English Language Testing System)
  • Certificate of the London Chamber of Commerce ( London Chamber of Commerce & Industry LCCI Level I to IV)
  • Certificate from Cambridge University (see also Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English and ESOL )
  • For the French language offer, among other the Educational Testing Service (ETS )
  • Diplôme de Français Professionnel (DFP ) - Affaires 2 corresponds to level B2
  • Diplôme de Français des Affaires ( DFA ) - DFA 2 corresponds to level B2
  • Certificate of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( Diplôme d' Etudes en langue française, Diplôme de langue français approfondi, see DALF DELF program)
  • In the Spanish language Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE ) - Nivel Medio Inter / DELE B2 corresponds to level B2
  • For the Portuguese language the language certificates of the University of Lisbon: Certificado Inicial de Português Língua Estrangeira ( ciple )
  • Diploma elementary de Português Língua Estrangeira ( Depletion )
  • Diploma Intermédio de Português Língua Estrangeira ( DIPLE )
  • Diploma Avançado de Português Língua Estrangeira ( DAPLE )
  • Diploma Universitário de Português Língua Estrangeira ( DUPLE )
  • For the Italian language Certificato di lingua Italiana ( CELI ) - The index level 3/CELI 3 corresponds to level B2
  • Certificato di lingua Italiana della conoscenza - level 5 corresponds to level B2
  • Certificazione di italiano come lingua straniera
  • Certificazione dell ' Commerciale Italiano
  • For the Dutch language the Dutch State Exam Dutch as tweede taal (NT2 )
  • Belgian Certificaat Nederlands as a foreign language is ( CNaVT )

Overview of levels

The following table gives an overview of the most famous European Language Certificates:

  • Language Certificate
Studentexamen Deutsches Sprachdiplom Stufe I and II CELPE-Bras
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