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ECL German Language Examination

ECL — European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages — is a European language examination system. Its examinations are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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German Examination Levels

A2 - Basic German

Ideal if you’d like to:

  • Communicate in simple, everyday situations in German
  • Understand and use basic German for everyday life, travel and familiar situations
  • Prove that you have successfully reached level A2
  • Document your German-language skills with an official ECL certificate

B2 - Intermediate German

Ideal if you’d like to:

  • Communicate independently in everyday situations in German
  • Deal with familiar situations when travelling, studying or working in a German-speaking environment
  • Prove that you have successfully reached level B1
  • Document your German-language skills with an official ECL certificate

B2 - Upper-Intermediate German

Ideal if you’d like to:

  • Communicate confidently and independently in German
  • Understand and discuss more complex topics and express and justify your own views
  • Prove that you have successfully reached level B2
  • Document your German-language skills with an official ECL certificate

C1 - Advanced German

Ideal if you’d like to:

  • Demonstrate advanced German-language proficiency
  • Communicate fluently and precisely on a wide range of topics
  • Understand demanding texts and express yourself clearly and appropriately in different situations
  • Prove that you have successfully reached level C1
  • Document your German-language skills with an official ECL certificate

What Does The Exam Test?

Reading

Understand written German

Writing

Communicate effectively in writing

Listening

Understand spoken German

Speaking

Communicate orally

Complete Or Modular Examination

Complete Examination

Reading + Writing + Listening + Speaking

Modular Examination

Depending on the applicable ECL rules, candidates can register for individual modules or combinations of modules

Two Different Exam Systems. One Important Goal: Demonstrating German Proficiency.

Both ECL and Goethe use CEFR-based levels, but they are not the same examination. Goethe offers German examinations across A1–C2, while ECL currently lists German at A2, B1, B2 and C1.

Which One Should I Take?

The answer depends on what the certificate is needed for. Candidates should check the requirements of the organisation requesting German-language certification.