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Exam target

For the ÖSD Zertifikat A1 exam, participants must be able to understand and use everyday expressions of very frequent use to satisfy immediate needs, ask for and give basic personal information about themselves and their daily life, and interact in an elementary way with other speakers provided they speak slowly and clearly and are willing to cooperate.

The ÖSD Zertifikat A1 is aimed at German learners from 14 years of age and certifies language competence in routine situations with common and familiar topics.

The ÖSD Zertifikat A1 exam consists of two modules: a written exam (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression) and an oral exam (oral expression), with a focus on the receptive skills of reading and listening comprehension.

 

Before taking the corresponding ÖSD exam, we recommend you:

  • Have completed and passed a complete A1 level course.
  • Know the format and conditions of the ÖSD exam.
  • Remember that on exam day the instructions will be given in German.

Structure of the ÖSD A1 exam:

Module Written exam

Reading

You will need to complete 3 different reading comprehension exercises for general and detailed understanding of simple and authentic texts such as brief notices, short notes or announcements from Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

 

⏱️ Duration: 25 minutes 

3 tasks - 16 items: 

  • Task 1: 5 items
  • Task 2: 6 items
  • Task 3: 5 items

📊 30 points maximum

Modellsatz ZA1: Lesen

Listening

You will listen to brief and simple conversations on everyday topics in standard German from Austria, Germany or Switzerland, based on which you will need to complete 3 different listening comprehension exercises.

 

⏱️ Duration: 10 minutes 

3 tasks - 25 items: 

  • Task 1: 5 items
  • Task 2: 5 items
  • Task 3: 5 items

📊 30 points maximum

Modellsatz ZA1: Hören

Writing

You will need to complete a form and write a simple text. The texts are evaluated according to predefined criteria (see evaluation sheet).

 

⏱️ Duration: 20 minutes 

2 tasks - 15 items: 

  • Task 1: Fill out form
  • Task 2: Personal email 

📊 15 points maximum

Modellsatz ZA1: Schreiben

Module Oral exam

Speaking

You will need to complete three oral exercises: briefly introduce yourself, describe an image and perform a role play. The oral exercises are evaluated according to predefined criteria (see evaluation sheet).

 

⏱️ Duration: 10 min (+ 10 min preparation)

3 tasks:

  • Task 1: Personal introduction
  • Task 2: Photo description
  • Task 3: Simulated dialogue

📊 25 points maximum

Modellsatz ZA1: Sprechen

Exam administration

The ÖSD Zertifikat A1 exam consists of two modules: a written exam (reading comprehension, listening comprehension and written expression) and an oral exam (oral expression). These modules can be taken and certified separately or in combination. Candidates who pass both modules on one exam date will receive a certificate listing all completed modules. Candidates who pass both modules within one year and at the same exam center will also receive a certificate listing all completed modules. Candidates who have taken and passed only one module will receive a certificate for the completed module.

The exam will be conducted by two certified ÖSD examiners who will subsequently evaluate the candidate's performance (see Gesamtbogen 📥). Here you will find the Exam Regulations (Prüfungsordnung 📥) and the Terms and Conditions for conducting the exam (Durchführungsbestimmungen 📥)

Special Discounts on ÖSD Exams

 

 

Take advantage of our exclusive student discounts! Regular students of Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires and Argentine public universities have access to a 15% discount on all international ÖSD exams at our academy. 

 

How to get your discount? If you are a public university student, attach your regular student certificate to the registration form and we will send you the discount coupon by email. If you are a regular Sprachzentrum student, indicate this in the registration form and you will receive your discount coupon by email.

 

ÖSD Registration Form  

Register now! Limited seats available – Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

Exam date

Modalidad
ÖSD Zertifikat A1 (ZA1) - Complete, 09:00 - 11:30 (UTC -3)
Fecha
9/12-12/12 2025 - 8:30- 11:30 hs
Precio
ARS150,000.00
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FAQs

Registration is done exclusively online, directly through the registration form and takes place during the registration period published on our website. Note that the institute only opens its doors to the public during exam dates. You can find detailed registration and exam dates at the following link: Official ÖSD German exam at Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires

The ÖSD exam is held in person at Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires, located at Bulnes 644.

To register, you must complete the ÖSD registration form and pay for the exam during the corresponding registration period.

On exam day, you must present a valid official identity document with photo (for example, passport, ID card, etc.).

You can find the current fees for the different ÖSD exams at Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires at the following link: Official ÖSD German exam at Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires

Yes, both regular students at Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires and regular students at Argentine public universities get a discount on the official ÖSD exam. The ÖSD exam fees on our website under "Current Prices."

Yes, ÖSD exams (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch) constitute an internationally valid accreditation of German language knowledge. The examination foundations, developed according to the strictest quality criteria, are designed according to the criteria established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and guarantee you a professional and objective evaluation of your language knowledge.

Yes, ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch) is a member of ALTE.

To practice for the German exams, ÖSD provides exam models that you can download for free from the following link:  https://www.osd.at/downloads/

If you are a student at Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires, we recommend taking advantage of the final test of our extensive or intensive courses that takes place through our virtual platform, which represents a very useful opportunity to practice before taking the ÖSD.
 

We also recommend using the exam models provided by ÖSD, which you can download for free from the following link: https://www.osd.at/downloads/ The exam models will give you a first impression of how ÖSD exams are structured. Make sure to consult the models that correspond to your German level before taking the exam.

You can take each exam or exam module as many times as you wish, completing the registration again each time and paying for the exam. In exams with two modules, the Written Exam module (Reading, Listening, Written Expression) can only be repeated in its entirety.

Yes, ÖSD exams are independent of our courses, meaning you can register for all ÖSD exams at Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires even if you are not taking a German course with us.

No, the official ÖSD exams are independent of Sprachzentrum's German courses.

No, the official ÖSD exams are independent of Sprachzentrum's German courses. The ÖSD exam fees are detailed under "Current Prices."

No, the ÖSD exam is only taken in person, and at Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires the exam takes place at Bulnes 644. The institute opens its doors to registered people during exam periods.

Yes. ÖSD, like telc and Goethe, is a standardized exam and is a member of ALTE. All three exams are used to assess German language knowledge and have a common structure. Often, your choice of exam depends on your personal preferences.

Yes, since ÖSD is a certified examination organization in accordance with ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) standards, just like telc and Goethe.

Yes, since ÖSD is a certified examination organization in accordance with ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) standards, just like telc and Goethe.

Yes, since ÖSD is a certified examination organization in accordance with ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) standards. We recommend consulting with the corresponding institution about which certificates and what level you need for your procedure.

We recommend consulting with the corresponding institution. You can find detailed information at the following links:

Germany:

📋 Language requirements for living in Germany

Austria:

📋 Information about residence permits

Switzerland:

📋 Required language competencies

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