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Certificate Preparation Course

ActiLingua is an examination centre for the Austrian German Diploma (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom, OSD). Taking our certificate preparation course prepares you for internationally recognized exams which you can take directly at the end of the course.

ÖSD certificate levels correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference.

Lessons:	In addition to the selected course, you take 8 group lessons or 4 individual lessons as exam preparation.
Group size:	5-12 or individual tuition.
Duration:	2 weeks.

Information on OSD-exams: 2 weeks before course start of our exam preparation course, we organise a free lecture and present available exams, their levels and their advantages and help you choose the best suitable exam for your needs and ambitions.

What does my schedule look like? Go to schedule!

What does this German course cost and what is included in the price? Go to price site!

Certificates: Austrian German Diploma (OSD)

ActiLingua Academy is examination center for the Austrian German Diploma (OSD).

The Austrian German Language Diploma (OSD), which is advocated by the Austrian state, boasts 120 examination centres in 30 countries and enjoys worldwide recognition for its German as a foreign language exams.

• A2 Grundstufe Deutsch, GD (A2)*
  The candidate is able to communicate in everyday situations on an elementary level. This certificate proofs your German skills if applying for permanent residency or Austrian citizenship.
  Course Level: ActiLingua Elementary 2 (A2)*.

• Zertifikat Deutsch, ZD (B1)*
  The Zertifikat Deutsch is a joint certificate of OSD, the Goethe Institute, WBT, EDK and University of Fribourg. This exam is widely recognized by employers as sufficient evidence of proficiency in German and improves your chances of success on the job market.
  Course Level: ActiLingua Elementary 3 (B1)*.

• B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch, MD (B2)*
  The candidate can communicate spontaneously and fluently with native speakers about a broad spectrum of topics. The certificate is accepted by some Austrian universities as sufficient proof of German language skills for admittance to studies.
  Course Level: After completing ActiLingua Intermediate 1 (B2)*.
  
  
• C1 Oberstufe Deutsch, MD (C1)*
  C1 Oberstufe Deutsch is accepted by Austrian and some German universities as sufficient proof of German language skills for admittance to studies.
  Course Level: After completing ActiLingua Intermediate 2 (C1)*.
  
  
• Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch, WD (C2)*
  OSD in conjunction with the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. For students who are conversant with business topics.
  Course Level: ActiLingua Advanced (C2)*.

• Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche (B1)*
  Certificate Deutsch für Jugendliche (ZDj) was developed in cooperation of OSD, Goethe Institute, WBT and Fribourg University for young students aged 12-17 years. Based on Zertifikat Deutsch.
  More information on dates and prices at youth courses.

• ActiLingua Certificate
  If you have attended your course regularly (at least 80%), you receive a certificate of participation giving details of the type of course, duration, course level, number of lessons attended and topics covered.

*The expression in brackets refers to the Common European Framework of Reference as issued by the European Commission that is the basis for the advancement of European multilingualism.