Language Tests and Certificates

1. Students enrolled in language practice courses at the English Seminar I:
The English Seminar I (ESI) only issues language certificates to students who are currently enrolled in a language practice course. If you are currently enrolled in a language practice course and need a language certificate, please contact the instructor of the course to arrange for an appointment/ assessment. Practical language courses can only be attended by students of the ESI.

2. Students who are not enrolled in language practice courses at the English Seminar I:
Students who are not currently enrolled in language practice courses at the ESI can receive a free DAAD English language certificate by taking part in a placement test at the language laboratory of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. This language test can also be taken as the required language certificate needed for the North American Studies Master.

Please note that registrations for placement tests should be booked at least two months before the desired test date. More information about the placement tests can be found on the language laboratory's website.

There are also options to take placement tests at the English Institute, Gertrudenstraße 24-28 (near Neumarkt), 50667 Cologne. Please note that fees are charged for the tests and certificates at the English Institute.