ÖIF Integrationsprüfung B1, structure, scoring and preparation
The ÖIF integration exam B1 combines a German test at level B1 with questions on values and orientation knowledge. Here you find the exact structure, the points, and a place to practise exactly this format.
All study materials comparedOne exam for language and values
The ÖIF Integrationsprüfung B1 is taken mainly for the Integration Agreement (Module 2) and for citizenship. It tests two things at once: your German at level B1 and your knowledge about life in Austria, from work and health to the basic values of living together.
The language part follows the Deutsch-Test für Österreich (DTÖ): listening, reading, writing and a conversation with the examiner. Added to that are 18 questions from the official values catalogue. Whether the exam is sufficient for your specific purpose is always decided by the responsible authority.
The five parts of the exam
Written exam: listening, reading, writing and the values questions. Then the oral exam. All audio plays only once.
The points you need
You take all parts in one sitting, and listening and reading are added together. You pass with B1 in speaking, plus B1 in listening and reading or in writing (one of the two is enough), and at least 25 of 45 points in the values part.
- Listening + reading together: B1 from 33 of 45 points
- Writing: B1 from 15 of 20 points
- Speaking: B1 from 75 of 100 points, always required
- Values and orientation knowledge: passed from 25 of 45 points, always required
The official question catalogue, complete, for practice
The 18 values questions in the exam come from an official ÖIF catalogue. You can work through exactly this catalogue on ExamReady, question by question, organised by topic, with the official point values.
- All 185 questions of the official catalogue, organised into 7 topics
- Both official model-test mixes as exam simulation
- Weighted like the exam: 2 points (a/b) and 3 points (a/b/c)
ÖSD B1 (ZDÖ) and ÖIF Integrationsprüfung B1 compared
Both exams certify German at level B1, but they differ in structure and purpose. For the Integration Agreement (Module 2) you need an integration exam that combines language AND values. The ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich B1 is a pure language certificate. The binding answer always comes from your authority.
| ÖSD B1 (ZDÖ) | ÖIF Integrationsprüfung B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Parts | 2 modules: written (Lesen & Sprachbausteine, Hören, Schreiben) and oral (Sprechen) | 5 parts: plus values and orientation knowledge |
| Scoring | Written 135/225, oral 45/75 (60% each), modules can be retaken individually | Speaking 75/100 and values 25/45 always, plus listening + reading 33/45 or writing 15/20 |
| Speaking | On your own or in a pair, after 10 minutes of preparation | Conversation with the examiner |
| Audio | Task 1 once, tasks 2 and 3 twice | All texts only once |
| Typical purpose | Language certificate, e.g. for work or study | Integration Agreement (Module 2), permanent residence, citizenship |
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- Lesen Teil 1 · approx. 5 minÖIF B1 Lesen Teil 1: Wegweiser in der Volkshochschule
- Lesen Teil 2 · approx. 8 minÖIF B1 Lesen Teil 2: Anzeigen für Familienfeiern
- Lesen Teil 3 · approx. 10 minÖIF B1 Lesen Teil 3: drei kurze Texte
- Lesen Teil 4 · approx. 5 minÖIF B1 Lesen Teil 4: Informationsblatt zum Stromausfall
- Lesen Teil 5 · approx. 6 minÖIF B1 Lesen Teil 5: Sprachbausteine in einer E-Mail
- Hören Teil 1 · approx. 5 minÖIF B1 Hören Teil 1: Ansagen
- Hören Teil 2 · approx. 5 minÖIF B1 Hören Teil 2: Informationen aus dem Radio
- Hören Teil 3 · approx. 7 minÖIF B1 Hören Teil 3: Gespräche im Alltag
- Hören Teil 4 · approx. 4 minÖIF B1 Hören Teil 4: Meinungen zuordnen
- Schreiben · approx. 30 minÖIF B1 Schreiben: Mitteilung an die Nachbarn
- Werte- und Orientierungswissen · approx. 5 minÖIF B1 Werte- und Orientierungswissen: Testfragen
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What do I need the ÖIF Integrationsprüfung B1 for?
Mainly for Module 2 of the Integration Agreement (e.g. for permanent residence) and for citizenship. Whether it is sufficient in your specific case is decided by the responsible authority, ExamReady prepares you for the exam format.
What is the difference between ÖSD B1 and ÖIF B1?
The ÖSD Zertifikat Deutsch Österreich B1 tests language only, in two modules: written and oral. The ÖIF integration exam combines a language test in the DTÖ format with 18 values questions, making it a combined certificate for the Integration Agreement.
How does the values part work?
18 questions in 40 minutes: questions 1–9 have two answer options (2 points each), questions 10–18 have three (3 points each). You pass from 25 of 45 points. All questions come from an official catalogue that you can practise completely beforehand.
What happens if my language part only reaches A2 level?
For the certificate you need B1 in speaking and B1 in listening and reading or in writing, plus the values part. If that does not work out, the Integrationsprüfung B1 is not passed. There are no partial certificates: you repeat the whole exam, as often as you like. The ÖIF exam regulations provide an A2 certificate only for the pure language test (DTÖ), not for the Integrationsprüfung. That is exactly why an honest dress rehearsal pays off.
Can I practise the complete ÖIF format on ExamReady?
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