Question 1

What is the Combined Certificate for digital TestDaF?

Accepted Answer

Starting May 12, 2026, participants can combine their best partial results from multiple digital TestDaF exams into a single certificate. The exams must have taken place within 6 months. The service costs 29 EUR.

Question 2

Do all universities accept the Combined Certificate?

Accepted Answer

Acceptance decisions rest with individual universities. It is recommended to check with your target university before applying.

Question 3

Which TestDaF errors cost the most points?

Accepted Answer

The most expensive errors are: Task not addressed or graph ignored (immediately Below TDN 3), one-sided argumentation and systematic case errors (cost a full TDN level), monotone sentence starters and missing C1 structures (prevent TDN 5).

Question 4

What separates TDN 4 from TDN 5?

Accepted Answer

TDN 5 requires C1 structures such as correct genitive prepositions, paired connectors (je...desto), participial attributes, nominal style, Subjunctive I in indirect speech, and academic collocations.

Question 5

Can I combine results from paper-based and digital TestDaF?

Accepted Answer

No, the Combined Certificate applies exclusively to the digital TestDaF. Results from the paper-based TestDaF cannot be included.

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