Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung
Encyclopedia
The Zeugnis über die Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP) (t͡sɛnˈtʁaːlə oːbɐˈʃtuːfn̩ˌpʁyːfʊŋ) is a Goethe Institute
certificate proving high-level German language
ability. The ZOP is rated at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(CEFR) — C2, the highest of the CEFR levels, signals a level of language ability comparable to an educated native speaker. The Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung requires the examinee to understand difficult texts and to adroitly communicate in both spoken and written language.
Possessing a ZOP cerfication is considered valid proof of German language proficiency for anyone seeking entry into a German Hochschule
or university. It is also valued as a qualification proving mastery of German in business contexts.
The Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung may only be administered to persons at least 16 years old who have not learned German as a native speaker.
Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut is a non-profit German cultural institution operational worldwide, promoting the study of the German language abroad and encouraging international cultural exchange and relations. The Goethe-Institut also fosters knowledge about Germany by providing information on German...
certificate proving high-level German language
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
ability. The ZOP is rated at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated as CEFR, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe and, increasingly, in other countries...
(CEFR) — C2, the highest of the CEFR levels, signals a level of language ability comparable to an educated native speaker. The Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung requires the examinee to understand difficult texts and to adroitly communicate in both spoken and written language.
Possessing a ZOP cerfication is considered valid proof of German language proficiency for anyone seeking entry into a German Hochschule
Hochschule
Hochschule is a German term with two meanings.The literal meaning of the word Hochschule is “high school” which is not appropriate as a translation.- Generic term :...
or university. It is also valued as a qualification proving mastery of German in business contexts.
The Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung may only be administered to persons at least 16 years old who have not learned German as a native speaker.
External links
- Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung on the Goethe Institute website