ÖSD Zertifikat B2 / Jugendliche (ZB2/J)
Exam target
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.
This exam is directed at learners aged 14 and over and certifies language competence in communicative situations that go beyond the private sphere, as well as (semi-)public and professional fields. The same requirements as for ÖSD Zertifikat B2 apply, though the text and topics are tailored to young learners.
The exam comprises two modules, the Written exam (Reading, Listening and Writing) and the Oral exam (Speaking).
Since 1st of January 2024, this exam has been offered both as a paper examination and as a digital examination.
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Preparation material
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- Exercise materials
- Additional preparation materials
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Model set for online practice
- Take a look at how an ÖSD exam is structured.
- Check out the solutions in theReading and Listening subtests.
- Write your own texts during subtest Writing and compare them with examples.
Practice Material
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- Reading, listening, writing and speaking task sheets and audio CD with audio texts
- Information and sample videos for the paper and digital exam.
- Free download: Model set, audio files and further information
Exam administration
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat B2 / Jugendliche comprises two modules: the Written exam (Reading, Listening and Writing) and the Oral exam (Speaking). These modules can be sat and certified individually or taken in combination. Candidates who have taken and passed one module will receive a single copy of a certificate for the module taken. If both modules were successfully completed within a year, at the same exam centre, candidates will be entitled to receive a single copy of a full certificate listing all completed modules.
The exam will be carried out by two licensed ÖSD examiners who subsequently mark the candidate’s performance (see score form). By request, an inspection of the rating sheet is possible. Here you can find the Exam Guidelines and the Terms and Conditions for Exam Administration.
Video example
Here you can find a video example for an oral exam.
