Einstufungstests (Fremdsprachen)
- If you wish to attend a language module and already have previous knowledge, you must take a placement test. This also applies if you hold a language certificate. (Exception: If you have a UNIcert® certificate, please register at the examination office of ZESS.)
- If you wish to start a language without prior knowledge, please register directly for a module at the beginner level I without taking a placement test beforehand.
- If you have already successfully completed a language module with us, you may register for the next higher (partial) module in the same language. Once a language module has been attended at ZESS, a new placement test in the same language is not possible, as the purpose of the placement test is to determine your starting level.
Registration is required to participate in the placement test. Please use the registration form. We offer placement tests during the following periods:
- Mon, 05.01.2026 – Fri, 17.04.2026
Mon, 01.06.2026 – Fri, 30.10.2026
Only after completing the placement test and receiving your results can you enroll in language modules at level Beginner II or higher via FlexNow.
- To ensure your results are available in time for block courses during the lecture-free period, we recommend taking the test before Friday, 20 February 2026.
- For participation in the lottery process for semester-long courses in the summer semester 2026, we recommend taking the test before Wednesday, 01 April 2026.
Preparation: The placement tests are conducted via the ZESS learning platform. During the placement test periods, you can familiarize yourself with the test format to prepare optimally for the actual test. You will also find sample tests that provide a first rough assessment of your language level. We recommend completing the sample tests a few days before your actual test date. For registration, you will need your eCampus login credentials.
The most important points summarized:
- You must register to take the placement test.
- You have a choice: Take the placement test at our Media Library or at a location of your choice. Exception: Japanese and Russian, which are currently only offered at the Media Library.
- Please bring your student ID with you to the test.
- Certificates of placement test results are not issued.
- Placement tests do not carry credits.
Have further questions?
Please contact the Test Center.
Do you require special accommodations? Then the examination office of ZESS is the right point of contact.