Students, prospective students and researchers who need to take a language test for a grant, grant application, degree programme, research or internship abroad can test their proficiency level at the Language Centre of the University of Groningen.
The Language Centre has designed its own tests with the results conforming to the scales defined by the Common European Framework of Reference (
CEFR
).
Before you register for the test, please check with the relevant university or organization that our test will be sufficient proof of your level of
that
particular language.
Test format
The complete test covers all four skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Sometimes candidates only need to have one or two skills tested, but most universities want all four skills to appear on the certificate.
Rates
Complete test: € 160
Per component: € 60
We ask you to pay the due amount before the start of the test.
Certificate
You will receive three copies of the certificate within a week of the test. If you need more copies, please indicate this when registering. Each additional certificate will cost € 1.
If you would like to receive more certificates at a later stage, you will be charged an administration fee of € 10 and € 1 for each additional certificate. You can collect the certificates on working days between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from room 29 (Harmonie building, first floor, building section 1315. Address: Oude Kijk in ‘t Jatstraat 26, Groningen).
Test results
The test results reveal the level of the candidate in each of the skills tested. The results are expressed in terms of the Common European Framework of Reference. The scale definitions range from C2 (proficient user) to A1 (basic user). There is a definition of the scales on the certificate. This test thus does not involve passing or failing; the relevant university or organization determines which level is required for the degree programme or project. If necessary, you can take the test again after three months.
Registration
If you would like to register for this test, please send an e-mail to languagecentre@rug.nl. Please state your name and address in the mail, as well as your date of birth, place and country of birth, the language you wish to have tested and the reason for the test. Please also indicate any deadline for the test, how many skills need to be tested and how many certificates you need.
