The DSD Statewide in Georgia FLAG March 4, 2017

BDU in the USA There are seven BDU sent by the ZfA (Central Agency for Schools Abroad) and two sent by the Goethe Institute You can find the BDU responsible for your region when going to www.deutschberaterusa.com

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The DSD the DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom/German Language Certificate) is a joint undertaking of the German Federal Government and the federal states (Länder) the Central Committee for the German Language Certicate sets the standards for the DSD the DSD is aligned with school-leaving certificates in Germany it correlates with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) quality assurance is guaranteed through scientific monitoring and evaluation of assessment methodology DSD examinations are taken in more than 65 countries by approximately 70,000 students per year

DSD in comparison with European language exams United Kingdom Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English France DELF Scolaire DALF Spain D.E.L.E.

The European Language Portfolio

DSD I listening comprehension reading comprehension written communication oral communication corresponds to level B1 of the CEFR years 9 to 10, 14- to 16-year olds provides advantages when applying to study in Germany

DSD II listening comprehension reading comprehension written communication oral communication corresponds to levels B2/C1of the CEFR years 11-13, 16- to 18-year olds provides proof of German language proficiency required for admission to institutions of higher education in Germany

Test format Reading Listening Writing Speaking Multiple choice Matching Cloze texts True/false Short answer Writing texts Presentation Conversation

How to pass the exam DSD I: All skills must be passed on level B1 (A2 certification option) DSD II: All skills must be passed on level B2

Requirements for DSD schools A coherent German curriculum The German curriculum in German language A sufficient number of teachers At least twelve participants per year For the DSD I between 600 to 800 German lessons (45 minutes) are necessary For the DSD II between 800 to 1200 German lessons (45 minutes) are needed

Why DSD? better chances to be hired by German companies guaranteed support by the German language advisor free German language teachers’ training by the German language advisor DSD exams are free of charge preparation for AP German gain college credits …

DSD Statewide

DSD Statewide All schools in Georgia can take part in the DSD I exam There is no maximum or minimum number of participants The written part (listening, reading, writing) is conducted at the respective school(s) The oral exam is conducted on a Saturday at Kennessaw State University

Timeline December 20xx: Teachers submit student list for DSD-GA-Statewide March 20xx: Written exam DSD-GA-Statewide at the respective schools March/April 20xx: Oral exam DSD-GA-Statewide at KSU

Material

Samples reading

Samples listening

Samples writing

Samples speaking

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