Dignitaries unveiling the centre
GHANA’S INTERNATIONAL education landscape has received a significant boost following the inauguration of Learn Deutsch Limited’s new German Language Training and ÖSD Examination Centre.
The centre, located at No. 4 Nuumo Abbey Street, Bawuleshie, East Legon, Accra, was inaugurated on Friday, October 9, 2026, at a ceremony chaired by His Royal Majesty Panford, President of Smart Mice International.
The new ÖSD Examination Centre is set to expand access to internationally recognised German-language qualifications. ÖSD, short for Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (Austrian German Language Diploma), is an internationally recognised examination system assessing German-language proficiency from A1 to C2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Unlike certificates issued solely by individual language schools, ÖSD qualifications follow internationally standardised examination procedures. A distinguishing feature of ÖSD is its recognition of the linguistic diversity of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, making it particularly relevant to learners seeking educational and professional opportunities across German-speaking Europe.
For Ghanaian students, professionals and families, the new examination centre expands access to recognised German-language qualifications without depending exclusively on existing examination providers. German-language certification is an important requirement for many Ghanaians pursuing university admission, vocational training, family reunification and certain residence opportunities in German-speaking countries.
The introduction of ÖSD examinations at Learn Deutsch provides an additional certification pathway, potentially improving examination accessibility and scheduling flexibility. For Germany, ÖSD certificates are recognised for applicable visa procedures, including certain family reunification, study and vocational training applications. For Austria, where the ÖSD system originated, the certificates are recognised for various educational and immigration purposes, including certain university admission and residence procedures. For Switzerland, ÖSD qualifications are recognised by various educational institutions and may serve as proof of German-language proficiency where accepted by the relevant authorities.
Learn Deutsch has announced that its first scheduled ÖSD examinations at the new facility will take place from November 30 to December 4, 2026, at No. 4 Nuumo Abbey Street, Bawuleshie, East Legon, Accra. Beyond examinations, Learn Deutsch is developing its Ghana–Germany Educational and Cultural Exchange Tour, an initiative designed to expose Ghanaian learners to German universities, vocational institutions, industries and cultural experiences. With operations in Accra and Kumasi.
Among the institutions represented at the inauguration were the Embassies of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the Ministry of Education, the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Weltwärts, and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK), represented by its Head of Delegation, Dr. Michael Blank.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke