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The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) offers German and integration tests that are recognized by all federal, state, and other agencies as proof of language proficiency. These tests are part of the legally mandated integration measures and serve as official proof of German language skills as well as knowledge of values and orientation within Austrian society and the legal system. The tests are administered at various language levels and are aimed at immigrants with residence permits, refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, and displaced persons from Ukraine.
All ÖIF assessments follow nationwide standards with uniform procedures, content, and evaluation methods – regardless of location. This ensures fairness, transparency, and comparability.
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) offers exams at language levels A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1. A distinction is made between pure language exams and integration exams, which also include a values and orientation component.
German exams
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) German language exams assess language skills from level A1 to level C1. They consist of listening, reading, writing, and speaking tasks and are based on real-life communication situations from everyday life, work, and education. The exams serve as proof of the achieved language level, for example, for entering the job market, attending further education programs, or dealing with government agencies.
Integration exams
The Austrian Integration Fund's (ÖIF) integration exams assess not only language skills but also knowledge of values and orientation. Topics covered include coexistence and social interaction, equality, the rule of law, education, and employment in Austria. These exams combine language proficiency with knowledge of the fundamentals of social life in Austria and are a prerequisite for certain residence permits and citizenship.
Examination formats
Here you can learn more about the different examination formats of the ÖIF, which are recognized as language certificates.
Exam dates
The ÖIF exams take place at over 500 locations throughout Austria. Here you will find an overview of all exam locations and exam dates.
The Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) offers German and integration exams at language levels A1 to C1. Depending on the exam format, German language skills and/or additional knowledge of values and orientation are tested.
German language tests assess language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Integration tests additionally assess knowledge of values and orientation regarding Austrian society and the legal system.
ÖIF exams serve as official proof of German language skills and – in the case of integration exams – of knowledge of values and orientation. Depending on the exam format and language level, they can be used for various purposes, including integration agreements, certain residence permits, Austrian citizenship, and professional or educational purposes.
Registration depends on whether the exam is subsidized. Participants in a subsidized ÖIF German course are registered for the exam by the course provider. Individuals who only require a subsidized exam should contact the relevant ÖIF integration center. Non-subsidized exams can be booked directly with an examination institute.
ÖIF exams are offered at over 500 locations throughout Austria. Regardless of the exam location, the exams follow uniform standards nationwide.
All ÖIF exams follow uniform procedures, content, and assessment methods nationwide. The exam formats are based on legal requirements and are continuously developed further with experts.
Identity checks, licensed examiners, and digital signatures ensure a quality-assured examination process. Examination certificates are clearly traceable and protected against misuse.