Learn German with the Österreich Institut
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CERTIFICATES FOR THE GERMAN LANGUAGE
The Österreich Institut is a licensed examination centre for the Austrian German Language Diploma (ÖSD) and systematically conducts ÖSD examinations at all levels, both for children and young people as well as for adults.
- Language certificates for children and young people: ÖSD KID A1, ÖSD KID A2, ÖSD B1 / adolescents, ÖSD B2 / adolescents, ÖSD C1 / adolescents
- Language certificates for adults: ÖSD A1, ÖSD A2, ÖSD B1, ÖSD B2, ÖSD C1, ÖSD C2, ÖSD Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch C2
You can take the ÖSD exam several times a year at the Österreich Institut. You can find the current examination dates in our examination catalogue or on the websites of our institutes.
CERTIFICATES AT THE ÖSTERREICH INSTITUT
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austrijski institut Sarajevo
- holds ÖSD exams for adults throughout the year (from January to December)
- offers one or more exam dates at different levels every week
- guarantees all candidates results and ÖSD A1 and ÖSD A2 certificates within seven days
- all candidates at ÖSD B1, ÖSD B2 and ÖSD C1 levels are guaranteed results within seven days and the ÖSD certificate within 10 to 12 days from the day of the exam
- offers an express results service by email on the day of application and a digital certificate within 2 to 4 days from the day of application
- organises exam preparation courses with licensed examiners
Italy
Österreich Institut Roma
- organises four ÖSD exam dates per year (in February, May, June, November)
- organises ÖSD examinations at all levels for children, young people and adults
Poland
Österreich Institut Krakau
- holds ÖSD examinations seven times a year (in February, April, June, July, September, October and December)
- organises ÖSD examinations at all levels for children, young people and adults
Österreich Institut Warschau
- holds ÖSD examinations four times a year (in February/March, June, July and October)
- organises ÖSD examinations at all levels for children, young people and adults
Österreich Institut Wrocław
- holds ÖSD exam sessions four times a year (in March, June, September and November)
- Examinations at all levels for children, young people and adults
Russia
Österreich Institut Moskau
- organises ÖSD examinations at all levels for adults
Serbia
Austrijski institut Beograd
- Exams take place every month
- ÖSD exams are held at all levels, for adults as well as for children and teenagers
Slowakia
Österreich Institut Bratislava
- organises ÖSD exams four times a year (in January/February, April, August and November)
- organises ÖSD exams for young people and adults at all levels (except ÖSD C2)
Czech Republic
Österreich Institut Brno
- organises ÖSD examinations at all levels for adults
Hungary
Osztrák Intézet Budapest
- organises ÖSD examinations at all levels for adults
German language certificates
How do I register for the exam and receive my language certificate?
Select an exam centre and register online for the ÖSD exam of your choice. You can pay for the exam by credit card at the time of booking or by bank transfer according to the payment deadline you receive on your booking confirmation. If you do not make the payment, you will not be able to take the exam. The Österreich Institut reserves the right not to admit a candidate to the ÖSD exam in exceptional cases.
ÖSD exam results and language certificate
The regulations for the ÖSD exam results may vary depending on the location. As a rule, you will receive a notification as soon as the results are available. Please contact the location where you have taken or wish to take the exam directly to obtain detailed information:
You may only collect your ÖSD language certificate in person (with your identity card, passport or other proof of identity). If it is impossible for you to do so, prepare an authorisation for the person who is allowed to collect your ÖSD certificate on your behalf.
What should you do if you have failed the ÖSD exam or part of it?
If you have failed a part of the ÖSD exam (written or oral), you have the opportunity to take this part at another exam session within one year.
For the ÖSD B1 and ÖSD C2 module exams, which are divided into four modules (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, speaking), you can only retake the failed part – at the price set for the respective module.
How can I prepare for the ÖSD exam and obtain the certificate?
There are various ways to prepare for the ÖSD exam:
- Participation in exam preparation courses with licensed examiners at the location of your choice. You can find the current range of courses here:
- ÖSD exam preparation materials are available for a fee directly at some Österreich Institut locations or in larger bookshops.
- One-to-one tuition under the guidance of experienced ÖSD examiners. For more detailed information, please contact the course office at the location of your choice.
Can I take an ÖSD exam at the Österreich Institut in Vienna?
Our ÖSD examination programme is aimed exclusively at customers who are located abroad (not in Austria).
Where can I register for the ÖSD exam?
You can find the current offer in our examination catalogue, where you can register for the examination!
