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Other language certificates
Proof of French, Spanish, German or another language, usually required only for specific tracks or universities.
What it is
A certificate showing your level in a language other than English, such as DELF/DALF for French, DELE or SIELE for Spanish, Goethe or TestDaF for German, or a university language certificate.
Why programmes ask for it
Some tracks are taught partly in another language, or a partner university requires it for enrolment or daily life. Examples: NOHA+ asks for French or Spanish certificates depending on university choice; IMSISS track B (Trento) has additional language requirements; EU4M requires B1 in the language of your first-year institution; AMASE requires German B1 if Saarland is your entrance university; EMILDAI's Avignon track requires French C1.
Who issues it
The test provider or an accredited language institute or university.
What it usually contains
Your level (often on the CEFR scale), component scores, date and verification details.
How to prepare it
- Decide your track or university preferences early, because they determine which certificate you need.
- Check the minimum level and whether the result must be in hand at application or by enrolment.
- Book the exam early: some language exams run only a few sessions per year.
- If you studied in that language, ask whether a university statement is accepted instead.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a track without checking its language rule.
- Booking an exam whose results arrive after the deadline.
Quality-control checklist
- Certificate level meets the track's minimum.
- Accepted provider.
- Results available by the required date.
Lead time (planning estimate)
Two to four months for exams with limited sessions; longer if you need to study for the level.
Commonly useful or programme-dependent?
Programme-dependent, and usually track-dependent within a programme.