German Language Program

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Placement into the German Language Program

Newly admitted students who wish to continue the study of German begun in secondary school should take the SAT II German test or the German AP test by June of the senior year in secondary school. For those who have not done so, the SAT II test will be offered in August during Freshman orientation. Applications for taking this test will be available with registration materials.
For all other cases see Guidelines for Self-Placement.
Do not hesitate to contact the Language Program Director if you are unsure of which course you should take!

SAT II scores for Duke German courses:

200 - 410 : German 1 or 14
420 - 480: German 2
490 - 580 : German 65 or 69
590 - 620: German 66 or 69
630 - 650 : German 117
660 plus : German 118 and beyond

NB: German 1 cannot be taken for credit by anyone who has had more than two years of German in secondary school. (An exception may be granted in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies.)

Advanced Placement (AP) scores for Duke German courses:

3 : German 65 or 66
4 : German 66 or 117
5 : German 117 or above