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Examination Rules and Regulations

ÖIF exams

Examination Rules and Regulations

ÖIF exams

Here you will find the most important rules for the ÖIF exam. You will learn what you need to consider before and during the exam – from arriving on time and having the required photo ID to the prohibition of unauthorized aids and electronic devices. You will also find information on how to receive your exam results and the exam regulations for download.

Examination rules at a glance

  • Please arrive at the exam location well before the start time. Allow yourself plenty of time!

  • The order of the oral exams is fixed. No changes are possible.

  • Please bring the photo ID you used to register with the institute to the exam. The photo ID must be valid on the day of the exam (exception: passports are valid for up to one year after their expiry date).

  • The inspectors check the identification documents. It is forbiddento presenta forged identification document or the identification documents of another person. In such a case, the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) may have to inform the police.

  • Taking notes, copying, and using unauthorized aids are prohibited. In such cases, the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) must inform the police and file a report.

  • Please switch off all electronic devices (e.g., mobile phone or smartwatch) before the exam. The use of electronic devices during the exam is prohibited.

  • Within 15 working days, the ÖIF will send your exam results to the email address you provided.

Examination regulations for download

Examination regulations A1 (PDF, 160 KB) Examination regulations A2-B1 (PDF, 164 KB) Examination regulations B2 (PDF, 161 KB) Examination regulations C1 (PDF, 110 KB)

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