TELC EXAMS IN ZURICH

TELC exams German - Certify your language skills with ILS Zürich

Would you like to prove your German language skills with an internationally recognized certificate? Then the telc German certificate is just right for you! telc German certificates are recognized throughout Europe by employers, migration offices, universities and schools and thus represent a professionally sound proof of proficiency.

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TEST DATES & PRICES

Prices, exam dates & Registration

Here you will find all the important information about the individual TELC exam levels including exam dates, duration and fees.

Prices Telc German exams

LevelPrice per level TotalPrice per level in writing onlyPrice per level oral onlyExam incl. crash course
A1CHF 190.-*CHF 190.-*CHF 190.-*CHF 309.-
A2CHF 190.-*CHF 190.-*CHF 190.-*CHF 309.-
B1CHF 290.-CHF 220.-CHF 220.-CHF 409.-
B2CHF 290.-CHF 220.-CHF 220.-CHF 409.-
C1CHF 360.-CHF 290.-CHF 290.-CHF 479.-
C1 (university)CHF 360.-CHF 290.-CHF 290.-CHF 479.-
*only oral & written together possible
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Telc A1 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next A1 Telc exam dates

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period (for a fee)Free places
19.09.202519.08.20254.09.202517
17.10.202517.09.20252.10.202520
14.11.202514.10.202530.10.202520
12.12.202512.11.202527.11.202520
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Telc A2 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next A2 Telc exam dates

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period (for a fee)Free places
27.09.202527.08.202511.09.202517
25.10.202525.09.202509.10.202520
22.11.202522.10.202506.11.202520
20.12.202520.11.202504.12.202520
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Telc B1 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next B1 Telc exam dates

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period (for a fee)Free places
05.09.202505.08.202521.08.202511
06.09.20256.08.202521.08.202515
03.10.202503.09.202518.09.202520
04.10.202504.09.202518.09.202520
31.10.202530.09.202516.10.202520
01.11.202501.10.202516.10.202520
28.11.202528.10.202513.11.202520
29.11.202523.10.202513.11.202520
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Telc B2 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next B2 Telc exam dates

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period (for a fee)Free places
12.09.202512.08.202528.08.202516
13.09.202513.08.202528.08.202519
26.09.202526.08.202511.09.202520
10.10.202510.09.202525.09.202520
11.10.202511.09.202525.09.202520
24.10.202524.09.202509.10.202520
07.11.202507.10.202523.10.202520
08.11.202508.10.202523.10.202520
21.11.202521.10.202506.11.202520
05.12.202505.11.202520.11.202520
06.12.202506.11.202520.11.202520
19.12.202519.11.202504.12.202520
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Telc C1 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next C1 Telc exam dates

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period (for a fee)Free places
20.09.202520.08.202504.09.20254
18.10.202518.09.202502.10.20258
15.11.202515.10.202530.10.20258
13.12.202513.11.202527.11.20258
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Telc C1 Hochschule Deutsch exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next C1 Hochschule Telc exam dates

Exam datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration period (for a fee)Free places
20.09.202520.08.202504.09.202512
18.10.202518.09.202502.10.202512
15.11.202515.10.202530.10.202512
13.12.202513.11.202527.11.202512
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IMPORTANT:

The evaluation of your telc exam takes approx. 6-8 weeks. We will then send you the certificate by post.

MORE INFO

More about our Telc exams in Zurich

Find out more about our Telc exams in Zurich!

Level

A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 & C1 Higher Education

The number of places on the exams is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly with us on site.
The respective registration deadline can be found in the table "Examination dates & registration deadlines".
You can Register up to 16 days before the exam. However, this will incur a late registration fee of CHF 30.

Please note that the examination fees must be paid in full by the day of the examination at the latest. Otherwise the participant will be excluded from the examination.

The examination fee will be waived or refunded in the event of deregistration before the end of the registration and deregistration period, although a processing fee of CHF 30 will be charged. Deregistration can only be made by e-mail. Examination fees will be charged in full in the event of deregistration after this deadline.

Prepare for the telc exam at the ILS: Attend a telc preparation course in private or group lessons at the ILS-Zürich!

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TELC & Goethe certificates

The Telc certificate is equivalent to the prestigious Goethe certificate. Both Telc and the prestigious Goethe-Institut take German exams and issue high-quality certificates. The Telc certificate is awarded by the renowned Telc GmbH, while the Goethe certificate is issued directly by the Goethe-Institut.

Both certificates prove the language level of the candidates and gain worldwide recognition. Regardless of whether one obtains the Telc or the Goethe certificate, one receives a significant certificate of German language proficiency.

TELC EXAMS IN ZURICH

Language levels for Telc exams in Zurich

Find out more about Telc exams at all language levels!

Telc exam A1

At level A1 you learn to communicate in a very simple way about concrete needs, such as living, shopping, introducing yourself, eating and drinking. You use some very simple grammatical structures.

telc exam A1, written: 65 min. consists of listening (20 min.) / reading and writing (45 min.)

telc exam A1, oral: approx. 11 min.

At A2 level you learn to communicate in a simple way in typical everyday situations, to hold short conversations and to use simple grammatical structures correctly.

telc exam A2, written:70 min. consists of listening (20 min.) / reading and writing (50 min.)

telc exam A2, oral:15 min.

At B1 level you learn to communicate in a simple and coherent way in everyday life, when travelling and in your own area of interest, to report on experiences, describe goals and justify views.

telc exam B1, written: 2h and 30 min. (reading comprehension 90 min., listening comprehension 30 min., written expression 30 min.)

telc exam B1, oral: 15 min.

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

telc exam B2, written: 2h and 35 min. (reading comprehension 90 min., listening comprehension 20 min., written expression 30 min.)

telc exam B2, oral: 15 min.

At level C1 you can express yourself spontaneously and fluently. You are familiar with colloquial expressions.

telc exam C1, written: 3h and 40 min (reading comprehension 90 min, break 20 min, listening comprehension 40 min, written expression 70 min)

telc exam C1, oral: 16 to 24 min.

ALTERNATIVES

Alternatives to Telc: fide-Test & ÖSD exams

In addition to Telc, there are other recognized ways to prove your German language skills. The fide-Test is officially accepted in Switzerland for residence permits and naturalization. The ÖSD exams are internationally recognized language certificates, especially in Austria and many other countries.

fide-Test at the ILS

ÖSD exams at the ILS

ILS-FILIALS

ILS Telc examination centers

Our Telc exams take place at several locations. Choose the right center near you and secure your exam date!