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Foreign Language Skills at Level B2 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe"*
Foreign language skills are evidenced by school reports, university certificates or language certificates.
School Reports
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School certificates that demonstrate the required CEFR level
or if the level is not fully disclosed, then -
the foreign language must be documented over at least 5 years, up to the degree which entitles university entrance. Please upload the last 5 years' school reports at the application process at uni-assist.
Instead of all 5 certificates, you can also upload a document issued by your school that states the duration of your studies of the English language at school.
University Certificates or Certificates from other Higher Education Institutions
The foreign language must have been the primary language of instruction at the university (or study program) or at a higher education institution over at least two years. Please upload prooving certificates at the application process at uni-assist.
Language Certificates
English
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B2 |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS)¹ | 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | |
| TOEFL iBT | 72 - 94 (4 - 4.5) |
| TOEFL PBT | 543 - 626 |
| TOEFL ITP Level 1 | 543 - 626 |
| Cambridge English Language Assessment¹ | Cambridge Preliminary English Test + Result Distinction (PET) |
| Cambridge First Certificate in English + Grade B or C (FCE) |
|
| Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage) Cambridge English: Legal (ILEC) Cambridge English: Financial (ICFE) |
|
| Pearson PTE Academic | 59 - 75 |
| Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)² | |
| TOEIC Listening and Reading Test | 785 - 944 |
| TOEIC Speaking Test | 160 - 179 |
| TOEIC Writing Test | 150 - 179 |
| telc | telc B2-certificate |
| UNIcert | UNIcert II |
| Cambridge IGCSE³ | |
| IGCSE 1st Language | on average B2 |
| IGCSE 2nd Language | on average B2 |
French
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B2 |
|---|---|
| Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) certificate | Level B2 |
Spanish
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B2 |
|---|---|
| Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) | B2, formerly "Nivel Intermedio" |
Italian
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B2 |
|---|---|
| Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera (CILS) | Level 2 |
All languages
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B2 |
|---|---|
| UNIcert | Level stage II |
| The European Language Certificates (TELC) | Level B2 |
| Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) | Level 3 |
| Proof of Language Proficiency from the Language Center of Philipps University Marburg confirming existing language skills | Level B2 |
¹If both the score and the CEFR level are specified, the CEFR level will always be used.
²All 4 modules (completed as double modules if applicable) must be available.
³All 4 individual exams of the IGCSE 1st Language or the IGCSE 2nd Language must be available and passed.
Other certificates are examined individually.
For Masters applications: The DI code for uni assist e.V. is 2727
* Subject to change.