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05/07/2024 | Language Centre

You have failed your examination? Application for a resit

@ISZ / Lan­gua­ge Cent­re

The date for the resit is: Thursday, 26 September 2024 between 09:00 and 14:00. An examination should be (re-)taken on the next resit date stipulated by the Language Centre. In the case of UNIcert® end-of-level examinations, no more than one semester may elapse between the end of the course and the corresponding end-of-level examination. 

Please note:

1. ONLY the following students at the University of Kassel are entitled to sit or resit their exam on these dates:

  • Students at the University of Kassel who have the ECTS credited to their degree programme, 
  • Students at the University of Kassel for whom proof of their level in the relevant target language is required for their degree programme or is a condition stipulated in their letter of admission to the University.
  • international exchange students at the University of Kassel who have the ECTS credited to their learning agreement.

2.  An exception can only be made for UNIcert® end-of-level examinations (UNIcert® I, Part 4, German UNIcert® II, English UNIcert® II, Part 3, separate UNIcert® III exam). In these cases, all candidates can apply for a resit. However, a fee of €30 (resp. €79 for external course guests) is payable for all persons not listed under 1. 

Deadlines: Application to resit an examination and registration for the resit must be made:

  • In the winter semester: no later than 07 March
  • In the summer semester: no later than 31 August

Where do I submit the application?You can find the application under Quicklinks. If the Language Centre approves your application, you will receive a registration code for the exam.

Good to know: Even if did not take the examination, you can apply for a certificate of attendance (without grade and without ECTS), if your attendance has been sufficient (at least 60%). Please contact: sz[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.