The values part of the Integration Exam B1 worries many people more than the German itself — yet it is very learnable, because the questions come from a fixed, official catalogue. If you know the topics and practise in a targeted way, you have a clear advantage here.
In this guide you will find the seven topic areas, a simple study strategy and a free trainer you can use right away.
The 7 topic areas in the values part
Values and Orientation knowledge covers everyday life in Austria and the core values of living together. You should know these areas:
- Living together in Austria — rules, consideration, neighbourhood.
- Basic and civil rights as well as democracy and the rule of law.
- Equality of women and men.
- Health and the Austrian healthcare system.
- Education, school and training.
- Work, profession and important offices such as the AMS.
- Respect, diversity and dealing with conflicts.
How the questions are structured
The questions are multiple-choice: you pick the correct one from several answers. Some questions have two options, others three. It is rarely about memorising numbers, and mostly about correctly understanding values and rules.
That is exactly why a mix of reading and active practice works best: you quickly spot the typical mistakes in reasoning and get used to the wording.
A simple study strategy
Do not learn all questions in one go, but topic by topic. That keeps the material manageable and you remember the connections better.
- Take one or two topic areas per study day.
- Practise actively with questions instead of just reading — mistakes are your best teacher.
- Repeat the topics where you made mistakes again after a few days.
- At the end, do a mixed run like in the real exam.
Practise for free — without signing up
You can practise the values questions directly online: filtered by topic, with instant feedback on whether your answer was correct. The questions come from the official ÖIF question catalogue.
That way you quickly find out which topics you already know and where you still need to work.
Practise the values questions now for free — sorted by topic, with instant feedback and questions from the official catalogue.
Go to the free Values trainerFrequently asked questions
Where do the values questions come from?
The questions are based on the official question catalogue of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) for Values and Orientation knowledge. You can find the current catalogue on sprachportal.at.
How many questions do I have to learn?
The official catalogue contains a larger number of questions spread across all topics. In the exam you only get a selection of them. Once you understand the topics, you can answer unfamiliar questions with confidence.
Do I have to answer the values in German?
Yes, the values part is in German. That is also why preparing the language and the values combines so well.
Is there a free values trainer?
Yes. On ExamReady you can practise Values and Orientation knowledge free and without signing up — sorted by topic and with instant scoring.
As of 21 June 2026, without guarantee. You will find binding information at the official bodies: sprachportal.at (ÖIF) · osd.at (ÖSD).