Business German · WiDaF®

[ 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.

Exam sections & points

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
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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
Frequently asked questions

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.

Dates & registration

Current exam dates & online registration

Petra Zirfaß
Your contact

Petra Zirfaß

Manager Language Projects

pzirfass@eloquia.com · +49 (0)69 23 85 93 17