Do I need a German language certificate (TestDaF or DSH) to study in Germany?

The German certificate TestDaF is a language test for foreign learners of German who plan to study in Germany, or who require recognised certification of their language skills. The TestDaF examination is centrally developed and rated by the TestDaF Institute based in Hagen, Germany. The test can be taken at licensed Test Centres in about 80 different countries, or in Germany. All examination candidates receive the same tasks and the examinations are graded by trained raters. The TestDaF measures all four of the above listed language areas and provides you with detailed results to show you exactly where your strengths and weaknesses are. More...