In January the AATG National German Examination is administered to students in grades 6 and above. This test is generally offered to high school students learning German. It measures a student's German proficiency in comparison to 25,000 others who take the exam nationwide. The exam tests listening comprehension, reading and conversational skills, applied structure or grammar and idioms in context, and reading comprehension. There are three different test levels: Level 2 correlates to having two years of high school German language classes; level 3 to 3 years; and level 4 to 4 years. The teacher determines the test level that is appropriate for each child.
 
Historically, a number of our students score in the 90th percentile or higher on this test. These students are invited to the AATG recognition ceremony in early May. Parents who would like to have their child/ren's AATG scores reported to their schools may provide the School Administrator with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

In April or May, the Deutsches Sprachdiplom A2 (DSD A2) is administered to students who have completed approximately 800 hours of German instruction and have demonstrated sufficient language proficiency. The DSD A2 is an official exam from Germany, which is only offered at certified German language schools.

In March the Deutsches Sprachdiplom B1 and C1 are administered if there are eligible students. These exams provide the most advanced students an opportunity to demonstrate foreign language proficiency at the highest level. Some American universities recognize the Deutsches Sprachdiplom C1 by awarding college language credit and advanced placement. The Sprachdiplom C1 diploma is an official certificate accepted by all German universities, which will then waive any further language entrance testing.

Interested Students are also prepared to take the AP Test German and the SAT Subject Test German, which are offered at area high schools.
 
AP International Recognition and Entrance to German Universities
For further information about AP International Recognition and entrance to German universities, please visit the College Board website at www.collegeboard.com. From the Home Page go to College Board Tests > AP Exam Grades > AP International Recognition > Germany.