What is an ÖSD certificate?
ÖSD is an internationally recognized certificate of knowledge of the German language for all speakers whose mother tongue is not German. Millions of people take the exams each year to obtain this certificate, making it one of the most sought-after certificates of German language proficiency for foreign nationals.
Who needs it?
This exam is required for a candidate who wants to study in or obtain a residence or work permit in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, then for candidates who have a family member in one of the mentioned countries and want to join the family reunification program.
Also, the internationally recognized ÖSD certificate of German language proficiency can be used as a valid document for obtaining German or Austrian citizenship.
In addition, the ÖSD certificate can be a useful addition to your CV if you are applying for a job that requires knowledge of the German language.
How to get an ÖSD certificate?
The certificate is obtained by applying for the exam a month before and making the payment, and then with the necessary documentation in the exam center, during the exam, you take the exam in 4 parts: listening, reading, writing and interview-conversation. You can expect exam results 5-8 weeks after the exam. If you urgently need a certificate, you can submit a request for a quick issue with payment. If you have not passed one part of the exam, you can retake only that part of the exam. You can download the certificate 6 months after taking it, and after that deadline, the certificates cannot be downloaded.
How long is an ÖSD certificate valid?
In principle, ÖSD certificates have no expiration date. However, for the purpose of obtaining a visa, the competent institutions may require that the certificate not be older than a certain period of time, for example one year, depending on the level for which you hold the certificate.
How is the exam held?
The ÖSD exam is organized for all levels from A1 to C1. You do not need to have passed all the previous levels to pass any level. But before applying at any level, it is recommended to prepare at which you get acquainted with the strategies of taking the ÖSD exam, as well as specific examples of exams.
If you want to successfully pass any of the mentioned standard levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1), it is certainly best to attend preparatory classes for that level in our Systemduo school.
In case you are not sure which level your German level of knowledge corresponds to, feel free to contact us by email, phone or in person in Novi Pazar, to schedule a consultation.
Good luck! :)
