The German language diploma, second level, abbreviated as DSD II,

• must be obtained by every DaF student of Grade 12;
• may voluntarily be obtained by DaM students of Grade 12;
• when Abitur is not an option;
• takes place in August of every year;
• comprises four written examinations and and a 20-minute oral;
• is an additional qualification to the final South African exam which is only offered by the German schools in Southern Africa;
• is equal to Level C1 of the combined European frame of reference;

is a certificate to prove proficiency in German for potential studies at a German university.