[ WiDaF® – German as a foreign language in business ]
The WiDaF® mainly helps companies, universities and educational institutions to measure the work-related German skills of professionals objectively. The test is aimed at beginners and advanced learners and covers topics around emails, phone calls, office small talk and more. Supported by DIHK-Bildungs-GmbH, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Federal Employment Agency.
What is tested
You can score a total of 180 points. Each section receives a separate result, from which the overall result is derived. You will receive your certificate about two weeks after the exam.
- Grammar and reading – 100 multiple-choice questions
- Listening – 50 multiple-choice questions
- Total: 180 points, reported separately for each section
At a glance
- Work-related Germanfor beginners and advanced learners
- Supported byDIHK-Bildungs-GmbH, IHK, Federal Employment Agency
- Resultcertificate approx. 2 weeks after the exam
- Exam centreEloquia Frankfurt – open to external candidates too
FAQ
Who is the WiDaF® suitable for?
For professionals who want to demonstrate work-related German skills, as well as for companies and universities that want to measure them objectively – for beginners and advanced learners.
How is the test structured?
Grammar and reading (100 multiple-choice questions) and listening (50 multiple-choice questions), 180 points in total.
When will I receive my certificate?
As a rule, about two weeks after the exam.
Is there a simpler variant?
Yes, for beginners with basic knowledge the WiDaF® Basic is suitable.
Current exam dates and online registration
How booking works: a year-round registration window is shown (1 Jan – 31 Dec). You register and pay the exam fee, entering your preferred date and time in the booking comments field. We then confirm your individual appointment, subject to availability.
