WiDaF (Wirtschaftsdeutsch International)
German as a foreign language in business. Developed by the Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the WiDaF Examination is designed for both students and professionals alike, and is used as a consistent valuation of mastery of the German language in business and professional life.
The WiDaF is a globally recognized exam that assesses proficiency in Business German. Companies use it to value training effectiveness, and for both students and professionals to exhibit their German language skills in a business context. The exam is designed to assess mastery of the German language relevant to international business scenarios.
The WiDaF exam assesses German language proficiency in a business context across three levels, corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Here are the 3 levels;
WIDAF Exam Structure and Levels
WiDaF is an assessment that measures proficiency in business German. Companies use the WiDaF assessment to measure the value of training and for the purposes of certification and recruitment. The German-French Chamber of Commerce developed WiDaF in 1996.
The WiDaF is made up of 150 MCQs that are divided into 2 parts; the exam lasts for roughly three hours, and there are questions related to vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening.
The exam scale ranges from 0 to 990 points. There are explanations for your test score that are related to the CEFR levels (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) that provide details of the abilities which are related to each level, from A2 to C2 levels.
With the WiDaF test, candidates can have their command of elementary, business-related German objectively certified. The MCQs deal with business-related thematic areas such as e-mails, telephone calls, small talk in the office, and business dinners. WiDaF Basic is suitable for beginners with a fundamental knowledge of the language. Candidates receive their certificates within two weeks after the test.
Candidates can achieve a total of 180 points. Each section shows a separate result, which makes up the overall total.