Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD)

Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD) is a state-approved testing and assessment system for German as a foreign and second language. ÖSD exams have a communicative approach, assessing the linguistic and communicative ability of candidates within everyday situations. ÖSD exams align with international standards and are internationally recognized as proof of language competence in German. They are also independent of German language courses and are carried out and assessed according to unified standards.

Exam Overview:

Click here for a breakdown of every level of the test.

Aligned to the CEFR Proficiency Guidelines

Functional Fluency: Receive a passing score on the B1 test.
Working Fluency: Receive a passing score on the B2 test.
Professional Fluency: Receive a passing score on the C1 test.

Nationally & Internationally Recognized

Internationally recognized anywhere a B1, B2, or C1 CEFR score is accepted.

Accepted by the Global Seal of Biliteracy

Yes

Functional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the B1 level.
Working Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the B2 level.
Professional Fluency: This level credentials language learners at the C1 level.

Requires Proctor

All Global Seal tests require proof of a proctor. Reach out to the testing company to find more information.

When/Where

You can find when to take the exam here, and where to take the exam here.

Cost

Exam fees vary, depending upon the level of the exam, the country where you wish to take the exam, and the exam center.