ÖSD exams
ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch) issues German language certificates recognised in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, from level A1 to C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.
- A1
ÖSD Kompetenz in Deutsch A1
Ages 10 to 15, from 55,000 FCFA
For children and teenagers aged 10 to 15 taking their first steps in German.
- A2
ÖSD Kompetenz in Deutsch A2
Ages 10 to 15, from 65,000 FCFA
For 10–15 year olds who can cope in everyday situations.
- A1
ÖSD Zertifikat A1
Full exam, from 60,000 FCFA
Understand and use familiar expressions. Often required for family reunification.
- A2
ÖSD Zertifikat A2
Full exam, from 70,000 FCFA
Communicate in simple, routine tasks.
- B1
ÖSD Zertifikat B1
Full exam or per module, from 130,000 FCFA
Get by at work and in training. Required for many visas.
- B2
ÖSD Zertifikat B2
Full exam or per module, from 150,000 FCFA
Argue your point with ease. Required in particular for recognition of healthcare professionals.
- C1
ÖSD Zertifikat C1
Full exam or per module, from 170,000 FCFA
Express yourself fluently in academic or professional settings.
- C2
ÖSD Zertifikat C2
Full exam or per module, from 190,000 FCFA
Command of the language close to that of a native speaker.
Prerequisite: Attach your C1 certificate (ÖSD, Goethe, telc or TestDaF equivalent).
The four modules
From B1 upwards, each module is marked separately. If you fail part of the exam, you only retake the modules you missed.
- Reading
- Understand written texts: adverts, articles, letters.
- Listening
- Understand recordings: messages, conversations, interviews.
- Writing
- Write a message, an email or an argumentative text depending on the level.
- Speaking
- Talk with an examiner, alone or in pairs depending on the level.