How long does ÖSD Zertifikat A2 take?

About 110 minutes in total: Lesen (Reading) 45 minutes, Hören (Listening) 25 minutes, Schreiben (Writing) 30 minutes, Sprechen (Speaking) 10 minutes. The oral part often takes place on a different date.

How many points do you need for ÖSD Zertifikat A2?

Normally 60 per cent. The exam is marked as a whole. Whoever fails repeats every part.

How long does preparing for A2 take?

As a guideline, about 200 to 350 lessons from zero are quoted for A2 in total. Anyone who speaks a related language needs far fewer; the range is deliberately wide.

Practise ÖSD Zertifikat A2.

110 minutes, four modules, pass mark 60 per cent. Exam set in preparation.

Available today: telc Deutsch B1. The four modules and the pass mark are the same; anyone studying for ÖSD Zertifikat A2 can already practise the format with it.

Practise with the available set Pricing

Structure and length

Often needed to extend a residence permit, and a stepping stone on the way to B1.

The ÖSD certificate comes from Austria and is recognised across the German-speaking world. Its tasks draw more often on everyday situations in Austria.

Lesen (Reading)45 minIn preparation here
Hören (Listening)25 minIn preparation here
Schreiben (Writing)30 minIn preparation here
Sprechen (Speaking)10 minIn preparation here
Total110 minPass mark 60 %

What happens if you do not pass

The exam is marked as a whole. Whoever fails repeats every part. Your test centre sets the fee, and it differs from place to place.

What level A2 demands

The written part takes 100 minutes in total; the longest single module is Lesen (Reading) at 45 minutes. ÖSD tests the same four skills but draws more often on everyday situations in Austria.

Lesen (Reading): Understand short everyday texts: adverts, menus, timetables and simple personal letters.
Hören (Listening): Catch the essentials of short, clear announcements and conversations on familiar topics.
Schreiben (Writing): Write short notes and a simple personal message, such as an invitation or an apology.
Sprechen (Speaking): Hold simple conversations about family, work and daily life and cope in familiar situations.

Where A2 is usually lost

At A2 many lose points in listening because they try to write while hearing the text the first time. The tasks are built so that listening first and marking afterwards works better.

As a guideline, about 200 to 350 lessons from zero are quoted for A2. The range is wide because prior knowledge of a related language changes the effort a lot. It serves rough planning, not as a promise.

Frequently asked questions

How long does ÖSD Zertifikat A2 take?: About 110 minutes in total: Lesen (Reading) 45 minutes, Hören (Listening) 25 minutes, Schreiben (Writing) 30 minutes, Sprechen (Speaking) 10 minutes. The oral part often takes place on a different date.
How many points do you need for ÖSD Zertifikat A2?: Normally 60 per cent. The exam is marked as a whole. Whoever fails repeats every part.
How long does preparing for A2 take?: As a guideline, about 200 to 350 lessons from zero are quoted for A2 in total. Anyone who speaks a related language needs far fewer; the range is deliberately wide.