The OSD tests are accepted for a
variety of purposes throughout Austria.
Additionally, certain colleges in
Germany, Switzerland, and South Tyrol recognize it as evidence of German
language proficiency (Italy).
The test is in line with the CEFR’s
level descriptors. It is equivalent to the TELC exams and the Zertifikat
Deutsch of the Goethe Institute.
There are about 200 test centres
outside of Austria and about 200 test centres in Austria.
There are two OSD centres in India,
located in Bangalore and Chandigarh.