B1 Certificate French

Language test for Romance Studies

Faculty 10 at Bremen University does not offer B1 language tests. Language competence at B1 level can be demonstrated by means of suitable proof based on school courses (see the information below), the DELF/DALF language diploma or the language test offered by the Institut français.

B1 Certificate French

This test is offered for those who are not taking Romance Studies and for prospective students of Franco-Romance Studies. The test fee is €40.
Competence level required: depends on the course of study (A2 or B1) 
Test dates:

• Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
• Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
• Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
• Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

The test starts at 13:30 (2.30 p.m.).

Content:

• written part: text comprehension, text composition, grammar questions (90 min.)
• oral part: discussion on general topics and motivation for studying (15 min.)

Registration: email
Further information:  email
Test centre: Institut français, Contrescarpe 19, 28203 Bremen
Registration deadline: up to 1 week before the test date by sending an email to the email address above.
Results announced and certificates: around 1 week after the test date. The certificates can be collected in person or sent by post.

Language competence based on number of years studied at school

Proof of language proficiency based on the duration of instruction in the German school system is possible for levels A1 through B1:

• A1: At least one year of foreign language instruction
• A2: At least three years of foreign language instruction
• B1: at least four years of foreign language instruction through 10th grade (MSA, FOS, GYM) OR
• B1: at least three years of foreign language instruction through the Abitur/Fachabitur (FOS, GYM)

For levels B2 through C2, proof of language proficiency based on course duration is only possible if the high school diploma explicitly states the corresponding level. The validity of this proof is then determined by the information on the respective diploma or certificate.

Note: These regulations regarding proof of language proficiency by means of the German Abitur/Fachabitur are valid for the admission process at the University of Bremen; other public universities in the state of Bremen may have different regulations in some cases. When applying to other public universities, we recommend consulting with the respective admissions offices regarding their specific requirements for admission.