ÖSD exams at ILS Basel – your exam process in good hands

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Sara Minerva
August 22, 2026
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I took the Telc B2 German exam there. They were very friendly, professional, and well-organized. We were able to help ourselves to coffee, and they set up a small buffet for us with fruit, cheese, dried fruit, and vegetables. Despite being nervous about the exam, I felt right at home.🤗
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Kuriakos Iosifidis
September 25, 2026
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I took a B1 exam. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The facilities are modern, new, and clean. We had enough time to prepare between the written and oral exams. Everything was very well organized.
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Ahmet Can
September 16, 2026
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I was there for the FIDE test. The staff were friendly and helpful. That's especially valuable when you're under exam stress.
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Svitlana Systaliuk
August 20, 2026
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Thank you so much for your message! We’re a little nervous about the exam, but we hope everything went well and that the results will be positive 🙏🤞. Now we’re eagerly awaiting the feedback. Thank you very much, and best regards! 🌷 Best regards, Svitlana
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Rolma Ahmad
August 15, 2026
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I took my C1 exam at this school and felt very comfortable in the exam room. The atmosphere was pleasant and quiet. A special thank you goes to Ms. Ana Mari Bergauer, who looked after us during the exam. She was very friendly, attentive, and helpful. Thank you so much for the pleasant atmosphere and the friendly support 🫶🏻😍😌
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Prabhdeep Kaur
July 31, 2026
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I took my FIDE German exam at the B1 level at ILS and was very satisfied. The team was friendly, professional, and well-organized. The exam procedure was clearly explained, and the atmosphere was calm and pleasant. I felt comfortable during the exam.
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Ana Laura
July 30, 2026
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I took the FIDE exam at this school and was supervised by a total of four experts. The supervision was truly professional and friendly, as was my stay at the facility.
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Izabela Zych
July 17, 2026
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A wonderful place with a great atmosphere—highly recommended❣️ I’d like to thank the entire team at ILS St. Gallen from the bottom of my heart for their fantastic support in helping me earn my B1 certificate. It was the best birthday present I could have asked for, and I’m so glad I chose this school. The atmosphere there is one of a kind—the staff is incredibly warm, attentive, and professional. A special thank you and my appreciation go to the lady who was the first to greet me and take care of me while I was waiting in the group room—thank you so much for your great kindness and your smile, which immediately gave me courage. The entire team is extremely competent and empathetic in their approach to every student. I felt very well taken care of there. If you’re looking for a place where learning and exams are approached with a lot of passion, then this is the perfect place for you. I wholeheartedly recommend the school and send my regards once again to all the staff ❣️ Finally, I send my warmest regards and a request: Don’t change 🙏❣️ Always stay as wonderful as you are. Sincerely, Izabela Zych from Poland ❤️🥰
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Prices, exam dates & registration

Here you will find all the important information about our ÖSD exams.

WICHTIG:

The evaluation of the results usually takes 3–4 weeks. An express evaluation is possible on request, but incurs additional costs.

More about our ÖSD exams in Basel

Learn more about our ÖSD exams in Basel!

A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1

The number of places available for the exams is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly at our office.
You can find the respective registration deadlines in the table "Exam dates & registration deadlines."
You can register up to 17 days before the exam. However, this will incur a late registration fee of CHF 30.

Please note that the examination fees must be paid in full by the day of the examination at the latest. Otherwise, the participant will be excluded from the examination.

If you withdraw before the registration and withdrawal deadline, the exam fee will be waived or refunded, subject to a processing fee of CHF 30. Withdrawals can only be made by email. If you withdraw from the exam after this deadline, the exam fees will be charged in full.

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Alternatives to ÖSD: fide test & Telc exams

In addition to Telc, there are other recognized ways to prove your German language skills. The fide test is officially accepted in Switzerland for residence permits and naturalization. Telc exams are internationally recognized language certificates.

fide test at ILS

Telc exams at ILS

ILS ÖSD examination centers

Our ÖSD exams take place at several locations. Choose the center nearest you and secure your exam date!