onSET results and language certification
Yes. The authenticity of an onSET language certificate can be verified by any institution using the online verification tool. To this end, the QR code on the onSET language certificate must be scanned.
No. Your onSET result is stored permanently. You can access your onSET certificate at any time via the g.a.s.t. participant portal.
You receive one point for every correct answer, i.e. for every correct completion of a gap. The total of all points is your onSET score (between 0 and 160 points). Based on the score achieved, your performance is assigned to one of the following levels – ‘below A2’, ‘A2’, ‘B1’, ‘B2’ or ‘C1 (or higher)’ – in line with the global scale of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
No. You cannot view your answers later. Even whilst taking the test, only the text you are currently working on is displayed. You cannot return to previous tasks.
onSET is an online placement test for German and English based on the C-test format. In just 40 minutes, it provides a reliable assessment of language proficiency from A2 to C1 on the CEFR scale. Universities and language institutes use onSET for course placement, exam readiness, scholarship applications, and proof of language skills for professional purposes.
