German Placement Test
Find your German level with a free CEFR-aligned placement test. Language-use and reading comprehension questions are mixed across A1–C1 — you get an instant recommended level and links to study at the right stage.
Take the Placement Test
Start the placement test
30 questions · 18 language use · 12 reading · ~20 min · Instant results
Take the placement test →Levels Assessed
The placement test calibrates questions from A1 to C1 and recommends the level that best matches your current skills — not an official certificate, but a practical starting point for study.
A1 Beginner
Introduce yourself, understand very simple questions, and recognise basic everyday words.
A2 Elementary
Handle simple everyday situations — ordering food, asking for directions, daily routines.
B1 Intermediate
Manage most everyday conversations, understand clear standard speech, write simple connected texts.
B2 Upper Intermediate
Interact fluently with native speakers, understand complex texts, express yourself clearly in detail.
C1 Advanced
Express yourself spontaneously and precisely, understand demanding texts including implicit meaning.
What the Placement Test Covers
Two CEFR-style sections — language use and reading — drawn from topics you will find across studygerman.io grammar and reading materials.
Language Use
Grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure across A1–C1 — from basic verb forms and articles to connectors and nuanced word choice.
Reading Comprehension
Short authentic-style German texts from A2 to C1 with comprehension questions — similar to exam reading sections.
How the Test Works
Answer all 30 questions in one session. Harder items carry more weight, and your reading and language-use scores are reported separately before a recommended level is shown.
- 1
Language use questions
Mixed difficulty from A1 to C1
Answer multiple-choice grammar and vocabulary questions calibrated by CEFR level. Harder items carry more weight in your final score.
- 2
Reading passages
4 short texts · A2 to C1
Read everyday notices, office messages, news comments, and essay excerpts, then answer comprehension questions on each passage.
- 3
Your recommended level
Instant results with study links
See your recommended CEFR level (A1–C1), separate reading and language-use scores, and links to grammar exercises at your level.
- All questions on one page with a progress bar
- Separate reading and language-use scores in your results
- No account required — start immediately in your browser
Study Before You Start
Not sure what to expect? Review these resources first, then take the placement test to see where you stand.
CEFR Levels Guide
Understand what A1–C1 mean and what you should know at each stage.
German Grammar
Browse grammar topics by level before or after your placement result.
Mock Tests
Already know your level? Take a CEFR mock test to check readiness at that level.
German Exercises
Daily practice by skill — grammar, vocabulary, reading, and more.