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Goethe-Institut examinations
Goethe-Zertifikat
A globally recognised certificate for education, employment and visa applications.
A1A2B1B2C1C2
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Work & residency
The European Language Certificates
telc Deutsch
A practical German certificate widely used for work, residency and university admission.
B1B2C1C2
Living in Austria
Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch
ÖSD
Austria’s state-approved German exam with a strong focus on real-life communication.
A1A2B1B2C1C2
German universities
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache
TestDaF
An academic German exam accepted by universities throughout Germany.
TDN 3TDN 4TDN 5
University admission
Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang
DSH
A university-run entrance exam for international students studying in German.
DSH-1DSH-2DSH-3
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