Internationally recognized
certificates
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For universities they are a requirement, for many jobs they are certainly
an advantage: the following are internationally recognized certificates
proving your German language skills.
- OSD-Grundstufe Deutsch, GD
The candidate is able to communicate in everyday situations on
an elementary level. Understanding skills (reading and listening)
are more important for this exam than production skills (writing
and speaking).
European Framework*: Level A2 / Waystage
- Zertifikat Deutsch, ZD
The Zertifikat Deutsch is a joint certificate of OSD, the Goethe
Institute, WBT, EDK and University of Fribourg. At this level
the exam puts as much emphasis on the candidate's production skills
as on their understanding skills.
European Framework*: Level B1 / Threshold
For university entrance you will need one of the following certificates
- check specific requirements with the university of your choice!
- 'DSH' and 'TestDaF'
You can take the 'DSH' ("Deutsche Sprachprüfung für
den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber")
in Germany and at some licensed centres.
'TestDaF' stands for test in German as a foreign language ('Test
Deutsch als Fremdsprache') and is an equivalent of the 'DSH'.
- 'ZMP'
ZMP stands for 'Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung' and is accepted
by some German universities as sufficient proof of your German
language proficiency.
- OSD Mittelstufe, MD
The candidate is supposed to be able to handle subjects beyond
everyday situations. Not only linguistic but also pragmatical
and intercultural knowledge is expected. The OSD-Mittelstufe examination
is recognized by Austrian and most German universities as fulfilling
language entrance requirements.
European Framework*: Level C1 / Effective-proficiency
*The Common European Framework of Reference as issued by the European
Commission is the basis for the advancement of European multilingualism.
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