How the exam works

Your exam at a glance

This is the whole ÖSD B1 exam (officially ZDÖ B1). It has two modules, which you can take together or separately.

In a few minutes you'll know how many points you really need, and why you can pass even with a weak Schreiben.

Written examabout 160 minutes · 225 points

1. Lesen & Sprachbausteine90 minutes · 40 items · 105 points
2. Hörenabout 30 minutes · 20 items · 75 points
3. Schreiben40 minutes · one email · 45 points

Oral examabout 15 minutes · 75 points

1. Preparation10 minutes beforehand · notes allowed
2. Aufgabe 1Kontaktaufnahmegetting to know each other
3. Aufgabe 2Gespräch über ein Themaexchanging opinions
4. Aufgabe 3Gemeinsam etwas planenagreeing on a plan