ÖSD-Testing Certificate A1
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1)
ÖSD KID A1
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1)
For the ÖSD Zertifikat A1 you must be able to cimmunicate on a basic level in simple settings of everyday life.
You must be at least 14 to take the exam. The exam consists of written part (reading, listening, writing) and an oral part (speaking).
ÖSD KID A1
You can already take this exam at the age of 10. The exam consists of a written part (reading, listening, writing) and an oral part (speaking).
ÖSD Zertifikat A1
Austria
You need an ÖSD Zertifikat (ZA1) in order to apply for Austrian resident visas, such as the Rot-Weiß-Rot Karte plus. The required evidence may vary. Please aks the relevant authority.
Germany
You need an ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1) or higher levels of ÖSD exams (ZA2–ZC2) for the the immigration of spouses. The required evidence may vary. Please ask the relevant authority. You need an ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1) or higher levels of ÖSD exams (ZA2–ZC2) for the the immigration of spouses. The required evidence may vary. Please ask the relevant authority.
ÖSD Zertifikat A1
Oral Exam
(ZA1)
2021 - Friday at 15:30 Uhr - 11th June
- 9th July
- 10th September
- 22th October
- 26th November
Written Exam
(ZA1)
2021 - Friday at 14:00 Uhr- 11th June
- 9th July
- 10th September
- 22th October
- 26. November
Oral & Written
(ZA1)
2021 - Friday at 14:00 Uhr- 11th June
- 9th July
- 10th September
- 22th October
- 26. November
Oral Exam
(KID A1)
2021 - Friday at 15:30 Uhr - 11th June
- 9th July
- 10th September
- 22th October
- 26th November
Written Exam
(KID A1)
2021 - Friday at 14:00 Uhr- 11th June
- 9th July
- 10th September
- 22th October
- 26th November
Oral & Written
(KID A1)
2021 - Friday at 14:00 Uhr- 11th June
- 9th July
- 10th September
- 22th October
- 26th November
Details
REading
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1)
It consists of two tasks. Your overall and detailed comprehension of texts will be tested. You have 30 Minutes to complete all three tasks.
Sample Test:
ÖSD KID A1
It consist of three tasks. Your overall and detailed comprehension of texts will be tested.
You have 30 Minutes to complete all three tasks.
Sample Test:
listening
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1) + ÖSD KID A1
It consists of three tasks. They test your listening comprehension of simple listening texts spoken in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
You have about 10 Minutes to complete all three tasks.
Sample Test:
Writing
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1) + ÖSD KID A1
You must fill out a form and answer a personal Email. You have 20 Minutes time to complete both tasks.
Sample Test:
Speaking
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1)
It consists of three tasks, a short introduction, a simple description of a picture and a role play. The oral exam takes about 10 Minutes.
Sample Test:
ÖSD KID A1
It consists of two tasks, a short introduction, and a short conversation with a partner. The oral exam takes about 10 Minutes. Sample Test:
SAmple Tests
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1)
Here you can download a sample test and a video example of an oral exam.
ÖSD KID A1
Here you can download a sample test and a video example of an oral exam.
Structure of an exam
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1) + ÖSD KID A1
Die A1 exam consists of two modules.
Written exam (Reading, Listening, Writing)
Oral exam (speaking)
These modules can be taken individually or in combination.
You will receive one single certificate, if you successfully take both modules within a year at the same testing centre. Otherwise you will receive 2 certificates – one for each module.
The exam will be administered by two certifies ÖSD examiners. Here you can find further information regarding the exam guideline and the terms and conditions during an ZA1exam. Here you can find further information regarding the terms and conditions during and the exam guideline for an ZA1 and the exam guideline for an KID A1 exam.