ÖSD KID A1
Exam target
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.
This exam is offered for learners aged 10 years and over.
The exam ÖSD KID A1 comprises the two modules: Written exam (Reading, Listening and Writing) and Oral exam (Speaking), focusing mainly on the receptive skills Reading and Listening.
Since 1st of January 2024, this exam has been offered both as a paper examination and as a digital examination.
Exam Preparation
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Preparation material
More information and materials
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- Exercise materials
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Digital Test Training
Model set for online practice
- Take a look at how an ÖSD exam is structured.
- Check out the solutions in the Reading and Listening subtests.
- Write your own texts during the writing subtest and compare them with examples.
Model Set
Sample exam as download
- 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 KID A1 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 certificate listing all completed modules.
The exam will be administered by two certified ÖSD examiners who subsequently mark the examinee’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.
