Language certificates and proficiency exams at the SZHB
You are on the right page if any of these questions or situations apply to you:
- Which language exams or language certificates can I take on-site at the SZHB or through its cooperation partners?
- Where can I find more information on how to take a DAAD language exam at the SZHB?
- I’d like to study at the University of Bremen and need proof of Spanish or French proficiency at the B1 level—what options do I have?
- Where can I find more information about TestDaF or CILS at the SZHB?
- How does UNIcert® work at the SZHB?
Spanish
This page provides information regarding proof of Spanish proficiency and on-site exam that are offered by the Instituto Cervantes.
find out more: Spanish
French
This page provides information on how to demonstrate your proficiency in French and on exam options available locally through the Institut français.
find out more: FrenchCILS - Italian
CILS is a globally recognized language exam for Italian as a foreign language, which you can take at the SZHB.
find out more: CILS - ItalianDAAD Language Certificates
With a DAAD language certificate, you can demonstrate your language proficiency to study or work abroad – and you can take the required exams directly at the SZHB.
find out more: DAAD Language CertificatesTestDaF - German
TestDaF is a globally recognized language test for German as a foreign language, which you can also take directly at the Goethe-Institut/SZHB test center.
find out more: TestDaF - GermanUNIcert®
With UNIcert®, you can earn a university-level language certificate at the SZHB for various languages and proficiency levels; these certificates are usually recognized for admission to degree programs.
find out more: UNIcert®B2/C1 Certificate
Do you need proof of English proficiency specifically at the B1, B2, or C1 levels?
- You can take UNICert courses directly at the SZHB and complete them by earning a UNICert certificate—for English at the B1, B2, or C1 levels.
UNIcert® certificates are recognized as proof of language proficiency for admission to universities in the State of Bremen. - You can find an overview of other international certificates, including those recognized for university admission, here.
To demonstrate English proficiency for semesters or internships abroad, you can obtain a DAAD language certificate.
Important Note Regarding the B1 Certificate
The SZHB no longer offers a standalone B1 exam for English.
Instead, you can work toward a UNIcert-I certificate in Englisch for the B1 level.
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