¿Qué son los exámenes ÖSD?
The ÖSD fosters the concept of German being a pluricentric language, reflecting the variety of the German language in its exams. Thus, the standard varieties of the German-speaking countries Austria, Switzerland and Germany are equally treated and represented in all exams. Reading and listening tasks use texts originating from these countries.
Today, more than 100,000 candidates from around the world take an ÖSD exam every year, at one of about 400 licensed centres. In 1998, the ÖSD was awarded the “European Label for Innovative Projects in Language Teaching and Learning” by the European Commission.
➕¿Qué conocimientos y habilidades evalúa el examen de Alemán ÖSD
ÖSD exams are internationally recognized and range from level A1 to C2. The exams are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels. The exams were adapted in 2019, favouring a format where modules could be taken individually or in combination with one another, with the exception of ÖSD Integration exams.
Exams consisting of two modules
ÖSD exams consisting of two modules Written exam (Reading, Listening, Writing) and Oral exam (Speaking) may be taken individually or in combination with one another.
Exams consisting of four modules
Both exams, ÖSD Zertifikat B1 and ÖSD Zertifikat C2, consist of four modules (Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking) which can be taken individually, or in combination with one another.