telc Exams

(after approx. 100 – 150 hours of instruction)

At level A1 you can easily communicate about specific needs (e.g. introducing yourself, eating and drinking, shopping, living). You can use some very simple grammatical structures.

Die Prüfung besteht aus einem schriftlichen und einem mündlichen Teil. Die schriftliche Prüfung dauert 65 Minuten. Ohne weitere Vorbereitungszeit legen Sie meist unmittelbar danach die mündliche Prüfung ab.

When applying for a visa for the subsequent immigration of a spouse, you will need proof of a "basic knowledge of German". German embassies will recognize the telc Deutsch A1 für Zuwanderer certificate for this purpose.

(see telc example)

(after approx. 250 – 300 hours of instruction)

At level A2 you can easily communicate in typical everyday situations and have short conversations. You can use simple grammatical structures correctly.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 70 minutes. Without any further preparation time, you usually take the oral exam immediately afterwards.

(see telc example)

The A2-B1 exam is scaled, meaning it assesses language skills at two levels of proficiency. Therefore, there are tasks at both CEFR levels in all parts. Participants receive a certificate for either the lower A2 or the higher B1 GER level.

Participants solve tasks in all skills. The receptive skills consist of reading and listening. Task types are e.g. B. multiple choice or assignment. In the productive part, writing and speaking, the participants deal with an input and have to comment on it in writing or orally. Some tasks cover both receptive and productive skills.

In the oral exam, participants plan something together and talk about their opinions on a topic. The direct exchange between the test participants is the focus.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 2 hours and 5 minutes. After that there is a break. You have no preparation time before the oral exam.

(see telc example)

In Germany the telc Deutsch B1 is recognized as proof of sufficient language knowledge in order to become a naturalized citizen.

For school pupils we recommend the Zertifikat Deutsch für Jugendliche / telc Deutsch B1 Schule.

For business purposes the telc Deutsch B1+ Beruf is best suited.

At level B1 you can communicate in a simple and coherent way in everyday life, when traveling and in your own area of interest. You can report on experiences, describe goals and justify views. In general, you can use the most important grammatical structures correctly.

The test consists of two parts: written and oral. The written test lasts 2 hours and 30 min. Before the oral test you have 20 minutes preparation time. The oral test usually takes place on the same day as the written test.

(see telc example)

telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege is a special language test for those  involved in care for the elderly and in nursing care. In grammar and vocabulary it is on the same level as the above mentioned B1 and B2 tests.

The test is open to everyone but is intended for persons who have a recognized qualification in a health care profession and who need proof of B1 or B2 language knowledge of German to practice their profession in Germany.

The test consists of a written and an oral part. The written test lasts 1 hour and 55 minutes. Before the oral part you have 20 minutes of preparation time. The oral test usually takes place on the same day as the written test.

(see telc example)

telc Deutsch B2 tests your general German knowledge on an advanced level.

At the B2 level you can express yourself clearly and in detail as well as argue and negotiate successfully. You have a large vocabulary in your own specialist area and on most general topics and you have a fairly good command of grammar.

The test consists of two parts: a written and an oral part. The written test lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes. Before the oral test you have 20 minutes to prepare. The oral test usually takes place on the same day as the written test.

(see telc example)

telc Deutsch B2-C1 Beruf tests professional knowledge of German at an advanced level. The scaled test offers a differentiated evaluation of your language competence in listening, reading, writing and speaking. You will find out exactly in which areas level B2 or C1 was achieved.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 170 minutes with a break of 20 minutes. The oral exam consists of three parts and lasts 20 minutes.

(see telc example)

telc Deutsch C1 tests general German language skills at an advanced level. The exam is aimed at adults who need German in their social and professional life or in their studies.

You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously. You are familiar with colloquial expressions and can vary the style of language in a targeted manner. You maintain a high level of grammatical correctness.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 3 hours and 40 minutes (including a 20-minute break). You have 20 minutes to prepare for the oral exam.

(see telc example)

telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule tests university-related knowledge of German at a very advanced level. The exam is aimed at adults who want to start studying at a German-speaking university, who are already studying or working in an academic profession and who want to prove their knowledge of German.

You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously. You are familiar with colloquial expressions and can vary the style of language in a targeted manner. You maintain a high level of grammatical correctness.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 3 hours and 40 minutes (including a 20-minute break). You have 20 minutes to prepare for the oral exam.

(see telc example)