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title: "C-Test at Saarland University: English placement · C-Test Prep"
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# C-Test at Saarland University: English placement

The Saarland University language centre places students in its courses with a C-Test. For English the test is always required, even for beginners. You take it online whenever you like. Here are the facts from the language centre’s page.

Last checked: 27 October 2026

C-Test Prep is not part of any university. Dates and rules can change; the university’s own page is always authoritative.

## Key facts

| Format | C-Test: from the second sentence on, almost every second word is missing half of its letters. |
| --- | --- |
| Gap rule | If 1 letter is shown, 1 or 2 are missing; if 2 are shown, 2 or 3 are missing. |
| Where and when | online on any computer with internet, at any time, regardless of opening hours |
| Who | anyone with a user account at the language centre; for English always, beginners included |
| Access | through your user account to the Moodle learning platform, where a practice test comes first |
| Result | in April and October Monday to Friday, otherwise usually on Thursdays, in your course account |
| Validity | in the semester of the test and the two following semesters |

Source: [Universität des Saarlandes, Sprachenzentrum: Einstufungstest](https://www.uni-saarland.de/einrichtung/sprachenzentrum/einstufungstest/infos.html)

## Rules

- The page mentions a maximum time but not its length. If you are unsure, wait until it runs out: your result is then saved automatically.
- Do not close the browser window during the test. iPads have technical limitations; use another device.
- A passed course (grade 4.0 or better) admits you to the next course for three more semesters; after a longer break you need a new test.
- The result does not guarantee a course place. You register online within the deadlines.
- If you think your result is wrong, contact the language coordinators straight away.

Source: [Universität des Saarlandes, Sprachenzentrum: Einstufungstest](https://www.uni-saarland.de/einrichtung/sprachenzentrum/einstufungstest/infos.html)

## What this means for your preparation

- Do the practice test and the sample PDF before you start the real test. Both show you the format and the interface.
- The language centre recommends reading and listening to English for a few days beforehand, especially after a long break.
- The gap rule is the same as in the C-Test Prep texts: with an odd number of letters, the shorter half is given.
- The result lasts three semesters. A good run carries you a long way; so does a weak one.

[Practise a free text](https://ctestprep.de/en/c-test-english-practice) · [English Pass: €12](https://ctestprep.de/en/pricing)

## Frequently asked questions

### When will I see my result?

In April and October results are uploaded Monday to Friday, the rest of the year usually on Thursdays. You see them in your course account.

### How long is the result valid?

In the semester of the test and the two following semesters. After a longer break you take the test again.

### Do English beginners have to take the test?

Yes. For English and French the language centre always requires a placement test.

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