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 worldwide recognition for its German as a foreign language examinations.

ActiLingua Academy is an official examination centre for the Austrian German Diploma (OSD).

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

• B1-Zertifikat Deutsch, ZD *
  The Zertifikat Deutsch is a joint certificate of OSD, the Goethe Institute, WBT and Fribourg University. This certificate 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 *
  The candidate can communicate spontaneously and fluently with native speakers of German 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 *
  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)*.
  
  
• C2-Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch, WD *
  OSD in conjunction with the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. For students who are conversant with business topics.
  Course level: For students who are conversant with business topics, after completion of ActiLingua Advanced (C2)*.

• B1-Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche (B1)*
  The Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche (ZDj) was developed in cooperation of OSD, the Goethe Institute, WBT and Fribourg University for young students aged 12-19 years, based on Zertifikat Deutsch.
  More information on dates and prices at our Summer School 12-17 or at the Holiday Course 16-19.

We offer special Certificate Preparation Courses!
Get information on OSD certificates in comparison to the European Framework!

*Our course levels as compared 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 and number of lessons attended. Grades are awarded for the level of proficiency attained if the ActiLingua tests have been completed.