Recognised German exams for Germany
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The ÖSD provides a wide range of internationally recognized exams that are accepted worldwide by universities, employers, professional bodies and governments. The exams are based on the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), starting at A1 for beginners through to C2 for professional language skills at the highest level.
The exam format was revised in 2019, favouring a format where exam modules may be taken individually or in combination with one another.
For the exam ÖSD Zertifikat A1, candidates should be able to communicate on a basic level in simple situations of their everyday life.
For the exam ÖSD Zertifikat A1 / Österreich candidates should be able to communicate on a basic level in simple situations of their everyday life.
ÖSD KID A1 assesses the linguistic competence of children and young learners in private, school-related and semi-public situations. It focuses on the simple and direct exchange of information regarding familiar topics.
For the exam ÖSD Zertifikat A2, candidates should be able to communicate on a basic level in simple, routine situations of their everyday, as well as their professional life.
For the exam ÖSD Zertifikat A2 / Österreich, candidates should be able to communicate on a basic level in simple situations of their everyday, as well as their professional life.
ÖSD KID A2 assesses the linguistic competence of children and young learners in simple, routine situations of everyday life. It focuses on the simple and direct exchange of information regarding familiar topics.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich B1 is especially directed at immigrants to Austria aged 16 or above. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Framework Curriculum for Integration Courses (RCC, Goethe-Institute), this exam assesses candidate’s ability of independent language use in everyday life and professional situations. All texts and situations used reflect daily life in Austria.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich B1 / Jugendliche is especially directed at children and young learners aged 12 or above speaking German as a Second Language. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Framework Curriculum for Integration Courses (RCC, Goethe-Institute), this exam assesses a candidate’s ability of independent language use in everyday life and school situations. All texts and situations within the exam reflect daily life in Austria.
With an ÖSD Zertifikat B1 qualification, you will master the basics of German and prove to have practical language skills for everyday use such as dealing with familiar situations and personal interests, as well as everyday situations in the context of professional life.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat B1 / Jugendliche certifies the candidate’s ability of independent language use in everyday life and school situations dealing with familiar topics and personal interests.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat B2 certifies a candidate’s ability to communicate clearly and in detail on a broad range of topics and conduct a normal conversation with native speakers in a spontaneous and fluent way.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat B2 / Jugendliche certifies a candidate’s ability to communicate clearly and in detail on a broad range of topics and conduct a normal conversation with native speakers in a spontaneous and fluent way.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat C1 certifies a candidate’s ability to communicate in different professional and social situations dealing with more complex contexts.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat C1 / Jugendliche certifies a candidate’s ability to communicate in different professional and social situations dealing with more complex contexts.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat C2 certifies a candidate’s ability to communicate in various complex situations in a business and social context.
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat C2 / Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch certifies a candidate’s ability to communicate in various complex situations in business and professional contexts.
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