TDN 3, 4, 5 Explained: The Complete TestDaF Scoring Guide 2026

By Nguyen Duc Minh

TDN 3, 4, 5 and Digital TestDaF Points

TestDaF reports each skill separately. A strong result in one skill does not automatically compensate for a weaker one.

Because each digital skill has 0-20 points, a 0-80 total can be calculated. Admissions decisions, however, usually focus on the level in each skill, not just the total. A common requirement is TDN 4 in all four skills, but programs may set different rules.

TDN 3 shows more limited academic-language performance, TDN 4 commonly meets the admission threshold, and TDN 5 is the highest level. Avoid treating each TDN as an exact universal CEFR equivalence or claiming that a particular subject always requires TDN 5. Check the program's official admission page.

Source: official digital TestDaF scoring information.