Internationally recognized certificates

• 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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