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Foreign Language Skills at Level B1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe"
Foreign language skills are evidenced by school reports, university certificates or language certificates.
School Reports
The foreign language must be documented over at least 4 years, up to the degree which entitles university entrance. Please upload the last 4 years' school reports at the application process at uni-assist.
Students who have learned English for the last 3 years before receiving their school leaving certificate also have an English level of B1, please provide proof.
Instead of all 4 certificates, you can also upload a document issued by your school that states the duration of your studies of the English language at school.
University Certificates or Certificates from other Higher Education Institutions
The foreign language must have been the primary language of instruction at a higher education institution over at least two years.
Language Certificates
English
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B1 |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | |
| TOEFL iBT | 43 - 71 |
| TOEFL PBT | 460 - 542 |
| TOEFL ITP Level 1 | 460 - 542 |
| Cambridge English Language Assessment | Cambridge Preliminary English Test + Result Merit or Pass (PET) |
| Cambridge English: Business Preliminary (BEC Preliminary) | |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 43 - 58 |
| Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) | |
| TOEIC Listening and Reading Test | 550 - 784 |
| TOEIC Speaking Test | 120 - 159 |
| TOEIC Writing Test | 120 - 149 |
| TOEIC Bridge Test | 170 - 180 |
| telc | telc B1-certificate |
| UNIcert | UNIcert I |
| Cambridge IGCSE | |
| IGCSE 1st Language | on average B1 |
| IGCSE 2nd Language | on average B1 |
French
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B1 |
|---|---|
| Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) certificate | B1 |
Spanish
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B1 |
|---|---|
| Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) | B1, formerly "Nivel Inicial" |
Italian
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B1 |
|---|---|
| Certificazione di competenza di italiano come lingua straniera (CILS) | Level 1 |
All languages
| Certificate | CORRESPONDS TO LEVEL B1 |
|---|---|
| UNIcert | Level stage 1 |
| The European Language Certificates (TELC) | Level B1 |
| Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) | Level 2 |
| Specialist assessment or lecturer examination of language skills acquired by living abroad, university language courses or self-study. | Level B1 |
For Masters applications: The DI code for uni assist e.V. is 2727