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If you are planning to apply to a German University, chances are you have been asked to submit a proof of language proficiency and has you wondering which of the two more famous options to opt for. There is obviously the TestDAF – a standard examination conducted across various centres across countries and the DSH examination offered by the University applied to. While both of the examinations are essentially a test of your understanding of the language and the ability of express yourself in German – both in writing as well as orally, the structures vary slightly. Even the grading is different across the two and like any comparative, both the examinations have its merits and demerits. So before you decide which of the two is more suited to you, here’s a quick review of the two to help you decide. 
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 <td class="xl66" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; width: 179pt;" width="238">DSH</td>
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 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 89pt;" width="119">Standardization</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 176pt;" width="234">Yes, standardized pattern of examination
 facilitates preparation as you are aware of what would essentially be
 required of you</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 179pt;" width="238">No, level of difficulty varies from University to
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 <td class="xl66" height="187" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; height: 140.25pt; width: 59pt;" width="79"></td>
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 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 176pt;" width="234">80 Percent, graded across three levels of 5, 4 and
 3, TestDAF 3 is not enough for a German Taught course but might be sufficient
 for you to apply to DSH course in Germany</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 179pt;" width="238">67%, the qualifying level is usually DSH 2</td>
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 <td class="xl66" height="152" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; height: 114pt; width: 59pt;" width="79">Content and Structure</td>
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Structure</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 176pt;" width="234">Divided across four equal parts of Listening,
 Reading, Writing and Speaking, the examination is conducted on the same day
 over 3 - 3.5 hours</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 179pt;" width="238">Divided into two broad examinations - Written and
 Oral spread across a week with Written Examination carrying 75% of the weight</td>
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 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 89pt;" width="119">Grading 
Pattern</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 176pt;" width="234">You are graded across the parts and hence you can
 easily better your score as you go</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 179pt;" width="238">It becomes necessary to score a minimum of 57%
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 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 89pt;" width="119">Grammar</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 176pt;" width="234">Grammar is not an essential part of the
 examination.</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 179pt;" width="238">Grammar is both important and sometimes even tested
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 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 176pt;" width="234">The exam is conducted across 90 countries and
 various centers and you can write the exam in your own country</td>
 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 179pt;" width="238">The examinations are conducted by different
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 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 176pt;" width="234">You can write examinations multiple times which
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 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 242, 204); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 179pt;" width="238">Most Universities only allow 2 attempts hence
 limited chances</td>
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 <td class="xl65" style="background: rgb(255, 230, 153); border: 0.5pt solid rgb(255, 217, 102); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; width: 176pt;" width="234">€110 (standard across the world and payable online)</td>
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What is DSH? 
 
The DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang / Examination of German language proficiency required for admission to universities) assesses the following language skills in separate sections: 
–  listening comprehension 
–  reading comprehension and linguistic structures 
–  writing 
–  speaking. 
 
The DSH is a language examination which tests whether you are capable of taking on studies in a University in Germany. This exam is taken before studies commence in each of the universities. The exam is in written and oral form. 
 
In this way you can show both your linguistic skills and competences in the German language as a solid base for successful studies in Germany. 
 
 
DSH – who is exempted? 
 
There are those who are exempted: 
 
    Applicants who can prove that they have the necessary language skills through higher institution qualifications which meet the German higher institution level 
    Student applicants who have the „Deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultursministerkonferenz“ Level 2 (DSD II) 
    Student applicants who have obtained their „Zentral Oberstufenprüfung“ ZOP from the Goethe Institute. 
    Student applicants who have the „Kleines deutsches Sprachdiplom“ or the „Großes deutsches Sprachdiplom“ from the Goethe Institute 
    Applicants who have taken German as a foreign language classes and have successfully passed the „Festellungsprufüng or Abschlussprufüng“ in a German Studienkolleg. 
    Applicants who have completed a limited part of their studies as an exchange student at a German university. 
 
For more information on exemptions from the DSH obtained from the relevant universities.

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What is DSH? 
 
It is the abbreviation of „Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang“. 
 
The DSH is a language examination which tests whether you are capable of taking on studies in a University in Germany. This exam is taken before studies commence in each of the universities. The exam is in written and oral form. 
 
In this way you can show both your linguistic skills and competences in the German language as a solid base for successful 
studies in Germany. 
 
 
 
This examination is held by the University itself and consists of 4 written parts: 
 
1. Oral comprehension 
2. Reading comprehension 
3. Writing 
4. Linguistic structure. 
 
There follows the final oral examination. 
 
The universities are allowed to set their own version of the exam within the given framework. It is therefore important to enquire about the particular requirements of the university in question. 
 
What is required in the examination ? 
 
  
1. Oral comprehension 
 
A text of 50-100 lines is read out twice. You should take notes during the 2nd reading. Afterwards, questions relating to the structure and content of the texts need to be answered and a summary produced. 
 
2. Reading comprehension 
 
A scientific text of 30-60 lines, often adapted for the general reader, needs analysis. This consists of answering questions as to content and stucture, an explanation of the constituent parts, and the summarizing and re-structuring of the text. 
 
3. Writing 
 
From the given starting material - theses, short pieces of text, diagrammes and pictures - you are required to write a longer continuous piece of text in which the individual parts are described and explained. In this, it is not only contextual criteria such as the text structure and logical consistency that are important, but also the quality of use of language. 
 
4. Linguistic structure 
 
This test involves extension and convertion, using the vocabulary in the given written or oral presentation. The requirement is competence in grammatical structure such as is typically present in scientific texts. 
 
The duration of the written DSH test is generally 180 minutes in total. The individual parts can vary depending on the tasks. The oral test takes 20 minutes. Beforehand, you receive a short text or picture, normally from your specialisation, to analyse for another 20 minutes. In your discussion, you should show that you are able to understand, review and comment on the presentation of facts or the line of reasoning in a scientific work. 
 
Formalities 
 
 
Be careful not to miss the final date of application date. The university must have received all the necessary documents by that date, otherwise your application will be denied ! 
 
Required Documents: 
 
- a fully-completed application form ( not forgetting your minor subjects !); 
 
- an officially certified copy,in the local language, proving entitlement to higher education. 
 
Depending on the country, this could be issued by:- 
 
      a German embassy or consulate; 
 
      the school or university which gave the matriculation certificate; 
 
      an attorney having the necessary authorization. 
 
In Germany this could be: 
 
      your country's embassy or consulate; 
 
      an attorney; 
 
      an accredited, sworn, translator. 
 
- an officially certified translation of the permit for higher education, except for the following languages: Daenisch, Englisch, Franzoesisch, Hollaendisch, Islaendisch, Italienisch, Katalanisch, Norwegisch, Portugiesisch, Rumaenisch, Spanisch, Schwedisch, Lateinisch. 
 
- An official notificaton of recognition from the Certificate Recognition Office (Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle) is required for certain countries. 
 
- Curriculum Vitae up to the date of application. 
 
- Statement of Motivation (Motivationsschreiben). 
 
- Proof of knowledge of German (Intermediate Level II). 
 
Note: only send certified documents, never originals!

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