If you want to study English thoroughly, then you‘ve come to the right place. The Institute for German Language in Vienna (IDS) has specialised in teaching German as a foreign language.

The IDS is located on Mariahilferstrasse, one of Vienna's most famous shopping areas. It can easily be reached due to ist central location (U3 Neubaugasse oder Zieglergasse; Westbahn; Bus 13A, 14A).

Mariahilferstrasse 81, 1060 Wien (adjacent to the Generali-Centre) Telephone # : 00 43-1-5865151 Fax: 00 43-1-5865151-20 E-mail: ids@via.at

The individual course programme
We offer a tailor-made course programme. In case you decide to stop by for a personal appointment, you will be able to determine the time and intensity of your classes.

The personal appointment
In a personal appointment you can inform us about your concrete expectations concerning your learning objective and about how much time you can and want to invest in your studies. By means of an orientation test you will find out what you need and we will tell you the appropriate language level. Based on these facts, your individual course programme will be developed, which will meet your expectations.

The ÖSD-Diploma

The Austrian language diploma (ÖSD) is a state-recognized German exam and it was awarded the European mark of quality.

4 levels

ÖSD-diploma basic level (Grundstufe) proves language ability when applying for citizenship
ÖSD-diploma Zertifikat Deutsch
ÖSD-diploma intermediate level (Mittelstufe) The Austrian German Diploma of the intermediate level entitles you to enter any Austrian university (German language certificate).
ÖSD-diploma business German (Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch; DWD) This is an additional qualification for managers and students who want to acquire subject-specific competence in economic fields.