Exam family · A1–C2

ÖSD

ÖSD certifies A1–C2 through an Austrian exam provider. Its certificates can be relevant for German study, work or residence routes, but candidates should confirm acceptance with the receiving German authority.

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FORMAT

Format at a glance

Reading, listening, writing and speaking. Most exams group these into written and oral modules; B1 and C2 use four modules.

VARIANTS

What sits under the name?

General A1–C2, Austria-focused A1/A2/B1, youth versions, medicine at B2/C1 and business German at C2.

Levels

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A1 Exam prep ÖSD A1 An Austrian, pluricentric German certificate ÖSD A1 is for learners who need to understand and produce short, predictable messages about identity, appointments and everyday needs. This guide explains the route, preparation priorities and an original A1 practice mock. Open guide A2 Exam prep ÖSD A2 An Austrian, pluricentric German certificate ÖSD A2 is for learners who need to handle routine exchanges, understand short notices and write connected sentences about familiar situations. This guide explains the route, preparation priorities and an original A2 practice mock. Open guide B1 Exam prep ÖSD B1 An Austrian, pluricentric German certificate ÖSD B1 is for learners who need to follow the main point of clear everyday German and explain experiences, plans and opinions with reasons. This guide explains the route, preparation priorities and an original B1 practice mock. Open guide B2 Exam prep ÖSD B2 An Austrian, pluricentric German certificate ÖSD B2 is for learners who need to understand detailed argument, respond precisely and sustain a clear position across unfamiliar topics. This guide explains the route, preparation priorities and an original B2 practice mock. Open guide C1 Exam prep ÖSD C1 An Austrian, pluricentric German certificate ÖSD C1 is for learners who need to process dense texts and speech, infer stance and produce precise, well-structured academic or professional language. This guide explains the route, preparation priorities and an original C1 practice mock. Open guide C2 Exam prep ÖSD C2 An Austrian, pluricentric German certificate ÖSD C2 is for learners who need to understand virtually everything, distinguish fine shades of meaning and reformulate complex material fluently. This guide explains the route, preparation priorities and an original C2 practice mock. Open guide

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