OISE Heidelberg - test centre for the test WiDaF

Test WiDaF - details  

The WiDaF test measures and certifies proficiency in international business German at intermediate and advanced level. It provides an accurate measurement of the German capabilities of non-native speakers in listening, reading and vocabulary/grammar.

The test WiDaF has been developed by the German-French Chamber of Commerce in Paris and is organized in over 150 test centres worldwide.

WiDaF format

The WiDaF is a paper and pencil test consisting of 150 multiple choice questions, divided into 2 separately timed sections. The test lasts approximately 2 ½ hours. All questions are based on real-world settings and situations. The test is taken at OISE Heidelberg and is supervised by a member of staff.

The answer sheets are corrected by scanner which provides highly reliable and accurate results.

The WiDaF is not a pass or fail test. Separate marks for the vocabulary, reading and listening section ranging from 0 to 330 points are awarded to the test taker. The total score is hence between 0 and 990 points.

A certificate – laid out in English and German – confirms the test taker’s score(s).

The test scores can be mapped onto the Common European Framework of Reference for Language. It is for this reason a valid and reliable measure of German language proficiency.

WiDaF test preparation

We at OISE Heidelberg want to help our students reach their goals and we do everything we can to achieve this.

For our students who wish to take the  WiDaF exam we offer the following course programmes:

Tutorial programmes

Quatorial programmes

For further information about the test WiDaF, test dates or course programmes, please contact our school.