Exam target
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat C1 / Jugendliche certifies a candidate’s ability to communicate in different professional and social situations dealing with more complex contexts.
This exam directed at learners aged 14 and over certifies language competence characterized by a high degree of accuracy, correctness and situation-specific appropriateness. The same requirements as for ÖSD Zertifikat C1 apply, though the text and topics are tailored to young learners.
The exam comprises two modules, the Written exam (Reading, Listening and Writing) and the Oral exam (Speaking).
Exam modules
Module: Written exam
Reading
The overall and detailed comprehension of different authentic text from Austria, Germany and Switzerland is assessed in four different tasks.
Duration: 90 minutes
Listening
Global, selective and detailed comprehension of listening text about general and society-related topics in the standard language as spoken in Austria, Germany and Switzerland is assessed in two tasks.
Duration: approx. 40 minutes
Writing
Candidates have to write two texts (a formal email; report, statement or comment) observing several requirements. Each text is assessed according to predetermined criteria (see rating sheet).
Duration: 90 minutes
Module: Oral exam
Speaking
The oral exam consists of three different tasks: a telephone conversation, a discussion and a short presentation. The oral exam is assessed according to predetermined criteria (see rating sheet).
Duration: 15–20 minutes
Exam administration
The exam ÖSD Zertifikat C1 / Jugendliche comprises two modules: the Written exam (Reading, Listening and Writing) and the Oral exam (Speaking). These modules can be sat and certified individually or taken in combination. Candidates who have taken and passed one module will receive a single copy of a certificate for the module taken. If both modules were successfully completed within a year, at the same exam centre, candidates will be entitled to receive a single copy of a full certificate listing all completed modules.
The exam will be carried out by two licensed ÖSD examiners who subsequently mark the candidate’s performance (see score form). By request, an inspection of the rating sheet is possible. Here you can find the Exam Guidelines and the Terms and Conditions for Exam Administration.