Language Placement Tests

At the Centre for Languages and Key Competencies (Zessko), ou can expand your foreign language skills in 11 languages at various proficiency levels. To make the best use of these courses, your current language proficiency should match the level required for the course you wish to take.

For this reason, Zessko conducts placement tests at the beginning of each semester. If you would like to enroll in a language course that does not require any prior knowledge, you do not need to take a placement test.

No placement tests are offered for bachelor's degree programs that require an entrance examination for language, as applicants must already provide proof of having passed the required exam before enrollment. For more information, please see the information on the language entrance exams.

Information on placement tests, test dates, registration deadlines, and contact details can be found on the Zessko website:

A placement test is not necessary for beginners (in UNIcert® Basis I or UNIcert® I/1 courses). To enroll in a higher level (UNIcert® Basis II or UNIcert® I/2 and above), a placement test is required for participating in Zessko language courses.

Typically the placement tests are administered after October 1 (for winter semester) and after April 1 (for summer semester). For some languages, there are only fixed testing dates for which you must register online. Be sure to check for information on time!