The WiDaF is a diploma certifying the level of professional German awarded by the Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This German diploma is valid for life. However, if you’re looking for a job, it’s advisable to retake it regularly (every two years, for example).
What is the test used for?
The WiDaF is aimed at non-German speakers, and is designed to assess German language skills in the context of a professional activity. It meets the needs of companies and the job market by assessing a candidate’s ability to communicate in German in the workplace.
The WiDaF assesses a candidate’s written and oral comprehension using examples drawn from professional situations.
What does the test involve?
WiDaF takes the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire comprising 150 questions. It is divided into three parts:
- Vocabulary (50 questions): assesses mastery of corporate vocabulary and synonyms.
- Grammar and written comprehension (50 questions): candidates are assessed on their ability to understand texts relating to the world of work (press articles, business letters, advertisements, etc.).
- Oral comprehension (50 questions): candidates are assessed on their comprehension of short, simple messages (business dialogues, interviews or telephone conversations, etc.).
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How long does the test take?
The WiDaF test lasts 2h30:
- Vocabulary: 45 min
- Grammar and reading comprehension: 60 min
- Listening comprehension: 45 min
What level can the WiDaF test assess?
The WiDaF test is aimed at non-German-speaking candidates from level A2 to C2 on the CEFR scale.
What grading system does WiDaF use?
The WiDaF score is calculated on the basis of a scale ranging from 30 to 990 points, in line with the CEFR scale.
| Score au test WiDaF | CEFR level | Gymglish equivalence |
| From 898 to 990 points | C2 | 4 and 5 |
| From 736 to 897 points | C1 | 4 and 5 |
| From 496 to 735 points | B2 | 3 |
| From 247 to 495 points | B1 | 2 |
| From 30 to 246 points | A2 | 1 |
| From 0 to 29 points | – | – |
How much does it cost? Where can you take it?
The cost of WiDaF varies between €95 and €125, depending on the candidate’s profile and the time required to receive the certificate.
| Standard correction (under 10 days) | Express correction (under 3 days) | |
| Students & job seekers | €95 | €105 |
| Employees | €115 | €125 |
The WiDaF can be taken at a test center approved by the Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in France or abroad.
Summary table
| Publisher | Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Wunderbla (by Gymglish) |
| Name of certificate/ diploma | WiDaF | Wunderbla learning report |
| Validity period | Does not expire | Does not expire |
| Skills tested | Corporate vocabulary, grammar, written comprehension, oral comprehension | Reading, listening, writing |
| Target level(s) | From A2 to C2 | All levels, except true beginners (A2 to C2) |
| Price | From €95 to €125 | From €14 /month |
| Duration | 2h30 | Either 6, 12, 24 or 36 months |
| Face-to-face / Remote | Face-to-Face / remote | Remote / online |
Wunderbla (by Gymglish) issues a learning report at the end of the course (minimum 6 months) which includes statistics on the student’s level, progress and participation. This document not only includes information on the student’s level in various areas at the end of the learning period, but also charts progress in terms of learning and revision, participation, training time, lessons covered, etc.
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