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Examination formats

Information for immigrants

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Examination formats

Information for immigrants

The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) offers various German language and integration tests. Which test you need depends on what you require the certificate for and what language level you need to demonstrate.

Here you will find all ÖIF exams from A1 to C1 and information about what is tested in each exam.

Integration exams

Integration tests assess your German language skills and your knowledge of values and orientation in Austria. Which integration test you need depends, for example, on your residence permit or the reason for the test.

A1 Integration Exam

Duration:

  • Written part: 110 minutes
  • Oral part: approx. 20 minutes as a group exam

A2 Integration Exam

Duration:

  • Written part: 120 minutes
  • Oral part: approx. 10 minutes

The exam counts as proof of language proficiency for Module 1 (A2) of the Integration Agreement.

B1 Integration Exam

Duration:

  • Written part: 140 minutes
  • Oral part: approx. 16 minutes, the exam is conducted in pairs.

The exam serves as proof of language proficiency for Module 2 of the Integration Agreement. It may be necessary, for example, for the residence permit "Permanent Residence - EU" or for Austrian citizenship.

B2 Integration Exam

Duration:

  • Written part: 195 minutes
  • Oral part: approx. 15 minutes, the exam takes place in pairs.

The exam can be used as proof of language proficiency for Austrian citizenship after 6 years. Depending on the university, it may also be used for admission to a degree program.

German exams

German language exams assess your German language skills. They test your listening, reading, writing, and speaking abilities. Which exam you need depends on the language level you require to demonstrate.

A1 "Fit for Austria"

Duration:

  • Written part: 70 minutes
  • Oral part: approx. 20 minutes as a group exam

This test can be used as proof of German language proficiency before immigration.

A2 ÖIF test

Duration:

  • Written part: 80 minutes
  • Oral part: approx. 10 minutes

B1 "German Test for Austria" (DTÖ)

Duration:

  • Written part: 100 minutes

  • Oral part: approx. 16 minutes, the exam is conducted in pairs.

B2 ÖIF test

Duration:

  • Written part: 155 minutes
  • Oral part: approx. 15 minutes, the exam takes place in pairs.

This test can be used for the Austrian citizenship application process or for admission to a university course.

C1 Test

Duration:

  • Written part: 220 minutes
  • Oral part: approx. 15 to 20 minutes; the exam is conducted in pairs.

This test can be used, for example, for admission to a university course.