United States · ExamHow is the German CLEP exam split up?
| Section | Share |
|---|---|
| Listening: rejoinders | 15% |
| Listening: dialogues and narratives | 25% |
| Reading: single sentences | 16% |
| Reading: short cloze passages | 20% |
| Reading: comprehension of texts like ads and signs | 24% |
Every question counts the same. Reading is 60% of the test, so it’s where most of your points are.
How the German CLEP compares
The Level 2 score is 60, between French (59) and Spanish (63). There’s no German version with writing. College Board lists native speakers who want to meet a language requirement among the people CLEP is for. Check how many hours your college gives first.
French CLEP exam →Spanish CLEP exam →What colleges accept CLEP exams →Free sample questions: German Language ↗
Sources: College Board and 1 more. Checked October 2026.
- College Board: German Language exam ↗
- College Board: CLEP Information for Test Takers 2026-27 (PDF) ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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