The Integrationsprüfung A2 is the exam that fulfils Modul 1 of Austria’s Integrationsvereinbarung. Knowing exactly how it is structured and scored before you start studying makes it much easier to plan your prep around the parts that actually decide whether you pass.
How many parts does the Integrationsprüfung A2 have?
Five. Four of them make up the language part (Sprachkompetenz A2): Lesen (reading), Hören (listening), Schreiben (writing) and Sprechen (speaking). The fifth is Werte- und Orientierungswissen, a values and orientation knowledge test about life in Austria. All five are set and certified by the Österreichischer Integrationsfonds (ÖIF) under Prüfungsordnung 01/2024.
What does each part of the exam look like?
- Lesen (reading): 20 questions in 40 minutes.
- Hören (listening): 15 questions in around 12 minutes; each listening clip is played twice.
- Schreiben (writing): one short letter or email, 25 minutes.
- Sprechen (speaking): around 10 minutes.
- Werte- und Orientierungswissen (values): 18 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes.
What score do you need to pass?
You must pass every part on its own, with no compensation between them. A strong result in one part cannot offset a weak result in another. The four score groups and their minimums are:
- Lesen and Hören scored together: at least 25 of 50 points.
- Schreiben: at least 10 of 20 points.
- Sprechen: at least 15 of 30 points.
- Werte- und Orientierungswissen: at least 25 of 45 points.
Because reading and listening share one combined score, a strong reading result can carry a weaker listening result, and the other way round, as long as the combined total clears 25. Writing, speaking and values each stand entirely on their own.
How is the Werte- und Orientierungswissen part scored?
It is 18 multiple-choice questions worth 45 points in total. Nine of the questions offer two answer options and are worth 2 points each; the other nine offer three answer options and are worth 3 points each. The questions are drawn from seven official value areas (Wertebereiche), with at least one question from each area: orientation about Austria, language and education, work and the economy, health, housing and neighbourhood, the principles of living together, and diversity in living together. You need at least 25 of the 45 points to pass this part.
By when do you need to pass?
Normally within two years of the date your residence permit is issued, since passing the Integrationsprüfung A2 fulfils Modul 1 of the Integrationsvereinbarung. Missing that deadline can bring an administrative penalty of up to 500 euros and can affect the extension of your residence permit, which is why most people prepare and sit the exam well inside the two-year window rather than close to it.
Integrationsprüfung A2 format at a glance
| Part | Questions / task | Time | Pass minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesen (reading) | 20 questions | 40 minutes | combined with Hören: 25/50 |
| Hören (listening) | 15 questions, each clip played twice | about 12 minutes | combined with Lesen: 25/50 |
| Schreiben (writing) | one letter or email | 25 minutes | 10/20 |
| Sprechen (speaking) | speaking task | about 10 minutes | 15/30 |
| Werte- und Orientierungswissen | 18 multiple-choice questions | 40 minutes | 25/45 |
Are these the official ÖIF exam questions?
No. The official ÖIF test items and model tests are copyright-protected and are not reproduced anywhere in this article or in the app it links to. Facts about Austria are not copyrightable, so a study tool can teach the same knowledge tested in the values part without copying any official wording, and the language tasks can be written to match the documented format without reusing real exam content.
With the format and the pass rule clear, the practical next step is to drill each part separately, since that is exactly how the exam is graded. The Integrationsprüfung A2 practice app on RiverMap Learning scores its mock tests the same way, part by part, so you can see exactly where you stand before exam day.
This article is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by the Österreichischer Integrationsfonds (ÖIF) or the Republic of Austria. For official information, confirm current details on the ÖIF website.