German Language CLEP exam guide
The German Language exam is one of the 34 CLEP exams offered by the College Board. Listening and reading in German, covering two to three semesters of college study.
What the exam covers
- Listening comprehension, including conversations and short talks
- Reading comprehension across everyday and academic topics
- Vocabulary and grammar in context
- German speaking cultures, as reflected in the passages
Credit and score
Level 1 credit is typically 6 semester hours at a score of 50. Level 2 credit is typically 9 semester hours.. Level 1 score: 50. Level 2 score: 60..
The exam fee is $97 plus the test center's own fee, or $30 for remote proctoring. Register through the College Board.
How to study
- Listen to spoken German daily and practice answering questions without a transcript
- Read German articles and stories regularly, looking up only words that block the meaning
- Start from the official College Board exam description and check off each topic above as you review it.
Florida note
Florida's public colleges and universities are required to award the minimum recommended CLEP credit, up to 45 total credit-by-exam credits, under Florida Statute 1007.27. Private and out-of-state schools set their own policy.
Credit depends on the college's own policy. Confirm with the college before counting on it.
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