German Language Proficiency Testing
Obtaining a recognized German certification offers various academic and professional advantages due to the language's high demand domestically and abroad. Language Testing International® (LTI) delivers ACTFL's valid and reliable online German test with a certificate with objective results you can trust. LTI offers flexible testing with remote proctoring, enabling candidates to obtain certification on their own schedule.
World-Recognized Language Testing
ACTFL® is the academic and professional body that defines language proficiency in the U.S. They are considered one of the most reliable authorities due to their objective standards, focus on functional skills, and expert Raters. These certifications are trusted by thousands of corporations, government agencies, universities, and individuals seeking to advance their careers, earn college credit, or authenticate linguistic skills for a new job.
Certification Scales That Match Your Needs
The final rating is a powerful and reliable statement about your functional language abilities. ACTFL test results are evaluated by certified ACTFL-Raters who determine the highest major level at which a candidate can consistently and successfully perform.
German language level test results and other ACTFL language certifications can be rated with:
- ACTFL Proficiency Scale: This scale provides a holistic description of your real-world functional ability with four major levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Superior. The first three levels are further divided into Low, Mid, and High sublevels for increased specificity of proficiency within the major level.
- Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): This scale measures the language activity types of interaction, reception, mediation, and production. It has six levels, grouped into the categories Basic, Independent, and Proficient.
- Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR): This scale follows U.S. government's standards for language proficiency, assessing practical professional communication skills. Results are rated on a scale of 0 to 5, with “+” levels for accuracy.
ACTFL German Language Proficiency Tests Available
ACTFL measures the holistic use of effective and appropriate language in real-world situations. This universal standard is applied across more than 120 languages in over 60 countries, resulting in unbiased, consistent, and comparable results. Assessments are conducted and reviewed by trained and certified professionals and tailored to each candidate's interests, experience, and proficiency level.
ACTFL assessments, including German proficiency tests, are available for the four core communication skills:
Speaking
Speaking assessments are available in two modalities, the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Oral Proficiency Interview — Computer (OPIc).
The OPI test is a live telephone conversation between the candidate and a certified Tester that lasts 15 to 30 minutes.
The OPIc is an on-demand, internet-delivered test conducted with a virtual avatar interviewer, lasting 20 to 40 minutes. The first phase includes a background survey and a self-assessment, followed by a series of tailored prompts from the avatar. Responses are recorded and later assessed by certified ACTFL Raters.
Writing
The Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) is an online test that lasts between 20 and 80 minutes. Some versions use a Background Survey and Self-Assessment for customization. Candidates work with four to five prompts covering practical, social, and professional topics presented in English. Open-ended responses are provided in the target language and submitted for evaluation.
Listening
The Listening Proficiency Test (LPT) is an online assessment that takes 50 to 125 minutes to complete. The test covers a span of formal and informal topics, including daily interactions, discussions, and broadcasts. Candidates must listen to various spoken passages once and answer three multiple-choice questions, measuring their capacity to understand spoken language without asking for clarification.
Reading
The Reading Proficiency Test (RPT) is an online machine-scored test that lasts between 50 and 125 minutes. It presents several passages on various social, academic, and professional topics, followed by three multiple-choice questions. It measures the global reading ability and comprehension of authentic texts and provides fast report results.
Schedule a German Certification Assessment Today
LTI has offered reliable, objective, and universally respected language certifications since 1992. As the exclusive licensee of ACTFL assessments, we adhere to a rigorous quality assurance process to ensure accurate results that cater to your specific language needs.
Whether you need to test candidates for a specialized position, assess students for college credit, or get security clearance for government positions, contact us via email at sales@languagetesting.com or schedule an individual German Language Assessment on our online portal.