Certificate Preparation Course German

Learn German for your OSD exam

ActiLingua is one of 380 world wide official examination centres for the Austrian German Language Diploma (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom, OSD). Taking our Certificate Preparation Course prepares you for international recognized exams which you can take directly at the end of the course. There are ten exam levels for a total of six course levels ranging form A1 to C2.

4 proficiencies are tested: Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening
Exam taken by 40,000 people every year
All Austrian and many German (27), Swiss (4) and Italian (1) universities, recognise the OSD exam.

Information on OSD-exams: 2 weeks before start of our Preparation Course, we organize 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.

Lessons:
All German courses for adults 16+ Holiday Course 16-19	In addition to the selected course, you take 8 group lessons or 4 individual lessons as exam preparation
Summer School 12-17	In addition to the selected course, you take 6 group lessons as exam preparation
Group size:	5-12 or individual tuition
Starting dates 16+	23.01.2017 (exam: 02.02.2017 & 03.02.2017) / 06.03.2017 (exam: 16.03.2017 & 17.03.2017) / 02.05.2017 (exam: 11.05.2017 & 12.05.2017) / 03.07.2017 (exam: 13.07.2017 & 14.07.2017) / 17.07.2017 (exam: 27.07.2017 & 28.07.2017) / 07.08.2017 (exam: 17.08.2017 & 18.08.2017) / 28.08.2017 (exam: 07.09.2017 & 08.09.2017) / 30.10.2017 (exam: 09.11.2017 & 10.11.2017) / 22.01.2018 (exam: 01.02.2018 & 02.02.2018) / 05.03.2018 (exam: 15.03.2018 & 16.03.2018) / 07.05.2018 (exam: 17.05.2018 & 18.05.2018) / 02.06.2018 (exam: 12.06.2018 & 13.08.2018) / 16.07.2018 (exam: 26.07.2018 & 27.07.2018) / 06.08.2018 (exam: 16.08.2018 & 17.08.2018) / 03.09.2018 (exam: 13.09.2018 & 14.09.2018) / 05.11.2018 (exam: 15.11.2018 & 16.11.2018)
Starting dates (Holiday Course 16-19)	03.07.2017 (exam: 13.07.2017 & 14.07.2017) / 10.07.2017 (exam: 13.07.2017 & 14.07.2017) / 17.07.2017 (exam: 27.07.2017 & 28.07.2017) / 24.07.2017 (exam: 27.07.2017 & 28.07.2017) / 02.07.2018 (exam: 12.07.2018 & 13.07.2018) / 09.07.2018 (exam: 12.07.2018 & 13.07.2018) / 16.07.2018 (exam: 26.07.2018 & 27.07.2018) / 23.07.2018 (exam: 26.07.2018 & 27.07.2018)
Starting dates (Summer School 12-17)	03.07.2017 (exam: 13.07.2017 & 14.07.2017) / 10.07.2017 (exam: 13.07.2017 & 14.07.2017) / 17.07.2017 (exam: 27.07.2017 & 28.07.2017) / 24.07.2017 (exam: 27.07.2017 & 28.07.2017) / 02.07.2018 (exam: 12.07.2018 & 13.07.2018) / 09.07.2018 (exam: 12.07.2018 & 13.07.2018) / 16.07.2018 (exam: 26.07.2018 & 27.07.2018) / 23.07.2018 (exam: 26.07.2018 & 27.07.2018)
Duration:	2 weeks

Prices 2017

Prices (in EUR)

Tuition	Supplement to course as booked
+8 lessons	Group course (min. 4 participants):	100.00
+4 lessons	Individual Tuition:	176.00

OSD-Examination Fee:	ActiLingua students
ÖSD Zertifikat A1	on request
ÖSD Zertifikat A2	102.00
ÖSD Zertifikat B1	114.00
ÖSD Zertifikat B2	126.00
ÖSD Zertifikat C1	138.00
ÖSD Zertifikat C2 / Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch	on request

Certificates and University Entrance Exam

The Austrian German Language Diploma (OSD), with its 120 examination centres, is recognised in 30 countries and of international relevance.

ÖSD Zertifikat A2
Candidates of the A2 Grundstufe Deutsch 2 exam should be able to communicate on an elementary basis in easy routine situations of everyday and working life.
ÖSD Zertifikat B1
The B1 Zertifikat Deutsch is a joint certificate of OSD, the Goethe Institute, WBT and Fribourg University. This certificate is widely recognised by employers as sufficient evidence of proficiency in German and improves your chances of success on the job market.
ÖSD Zertifikat B1 / Jugendliche
Based on B1 Zertifikat Deutsch; developed specifically for youths 12-16.
ÖSD Zertifikat B2 - University Entrance Exam
For the B2 Mittelstufe Deutsch candidates should be able to express themselves clearly and in detail about a broad range of topics and lead a spontaneous and fluent conversation with a native speaker. The certificate serves as proof of the learner’s linguistic competence in more public and professional situations. Specialised texts from the learner’s area of expertise are manageable.
ÖSD Zertifikat C1 - University Entrance Exam
For the OSD C1 Oberstufe Deutsch exam participants should be able to cope with the more elaborate contexts of different everyday and job-related situations. The exam proves linguistic competence characterised by a high degree of accuracy and situational appropriateness.
ÖSD Zertifikat C2 / Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch - University Entrance Exam
In co-operation with OSD and the Austrian Economic Chambers. General language and technical terminology expertise in the field of economics.
ActiLingua Certificate
If you have attended your course regularly (at least 90%), you receive a certificate of participation giving details of the type of course, duration, course level, number of lessons attended and topics covered.