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Language certificates English B 2 and C 1 for admission to studies
Here you will find information:
about the recognized certificates for the admission to studies (Bachelor and Master)
at the universities in the state of Breme
about the criteria for the recognition of other achievements as B2 or C1 proof of English
Preparation for the acquisition of language certificates:
Test your language level to prepare and contact us for advise
(please use the dialang test)
| Certificates | Criteria for B2 certificate | Criteria for C1 certificate | |
| UNIcert | UNIcert II | UNIcert III | |
| TOEFL Test (internet based) | 72 - 94 points | 95 points, or more | |
| Pearson PTE Academic online or computer-based version (result available in 48 hours) | 59 points, or more | 76 points, or more | |
IELTS (Academic) Test The scores are for guidance only. The language level stated on the certificate is binding | Band 5.5 - 6.5 | Band 7.0 - 8.0 | |
| Cambridge First Certificate | Minimum: Grade C | --- | |
| Cambridge Advanced Certificate | ---- | Minimum: Grade C | |
| Cambridge Business Vantage | Minimum: Grade C | --- | |
| Cambridge Business Higher | --- | Minimum: Grade C | |
| Trinity College London ISE II | You must have passed both modules | ---- | |
| Trinity College London ISE III | ---- | You must have passed both modules | |
| TOEIC | ALL 4 sections! Listening/Reading: 785 Speaking: 160 Writing: 150 | ALL 4 sections! Listening/Reading: Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 | |
LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) | Level 3 | ---- | |
| KMK-Fremdsprachenzertifikat | KMK B2 | KMK C1 |
Further proofs - the recognition is usually carried out directly by the enrollment and examination office
| Other achievements | Criteria for B2 certificate | Criteria for C1 certificate | Validity |
| Abitur in Germany | If your certificate expressly states you achieved level B2, and this level is based on a KMK directive* *in the case of retroactive directives, a corresponding certificate issued subsequently by the school principal in respect of the regulation which applies in relation to the language level. | ---- | unlimited |
| Bilingual Abitur German/English | Pass | ---- | unlimited |
| US High School Diploma | ---- | Grades between A – C, GPA of at least 2.0 | unlimited |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma (in English) | ---- | pass | unlimited |
| Certified “Fremdsprachenkorrespondent*in” | Certificate | ---- | unlimited |
| High-school year in an English-speaking country | Transcript of Records of the high school with grades between A-C in the core subjects | ---- | unlimited |
| Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree taught entirely in English | Certificate and Transcript of Records | Certificate and Transcript of Records | unlimited |
| Completed English studies major subject | Certificate and Transcript of Records | unlimited |