GERMAN COURSES	GERMAN CERTIFICATES

Course Content & Levels	European Framework	Methods	Certificates
Schedule / Placement

A2 Grundstufe Deutsch	Zertifikat Deutsch
B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch	C1 Oberstufe Deutsch
Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch, WD	Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche

Austrian German Diploma (OSD)

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

The ActiLingua Academy is an official 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.

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*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.

ActiLingua Certificate

An evaluation test every Thursday allows us to check on your progress.
If you have attended your course regularly (at least 80%), you will receive a certificate of participation giving details of the type of course, duration, course level, number of lessons attended and topics covered. Grades are awarded for the level of proficiency attained if the ActiLingua tests have been completed.