TELC EXAMS IN ZURICH
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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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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 for digital and paper-based Telc German exams
| Level | Examination format** | Price per level Total | Price per level in writing only | Price per level oral only | Exam incl. crash course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Paper-based / Digital | CHF 190.-* | CHF 190.-* | CHF 190.-* | CHF 309.- |
| A2 | Paper-based / Digital | CHF 190.-* | CHF 190.-* | CHF 190.-* | CHF 309.- |
| B1 | Paper-based / Digital | CHF 290.- | CHF 220.- | CHF 220.- | CHF 409.- |
| B2 | Paper-based / Digital | CHF 290.- | CHF 220.- | CHF 220.- | CHF 409.- |
| C1 | Paper-based | CHF 360.- | CHF 290.- | CHF 290.- | CHF 479.- |
| C1 (university) | Digital | CHF 360.- | CHF 290.- | CHF 290.- | CHF 479.- |
On the registration form, you can choose between a digital and a paper-based exam.
Telc A1 German exam dates and registration deadlines
Overview of the next A1 Telc exam dates
| Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period (for a fee) | registration status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.06.2026 | 19.05.2026 | 04.06.2026 | completed |
| 17.07.2026 | 17.06.2026 | 02.07.2026 | open |
| 14.08.2026 | 14.07.2026 | 30.07.2026 | open |
| 11.09.2026 | 11.08.2026 | 27.08.2026 | open |
Telc A2 German exam dates and registration deadlines
Overview of the next A2 Telc exam dates
| Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period (for a fee) | registration status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.05.2026 | 30.04.2026 | 15.05.2026 | completed |
| 27.06.2026 | 27.05.2026 | 12.06.2026 | open (digital only) |
| 25.07.2026 | 25.06.2026 | 10.07.2026 | open |
| 22.08.2026 | 22.07.2026 | 07.08.2026 | open |
| 19.09.2026 | 19.08.2026 | 04.09.2026 | open |
Telc B1 German exam dates and registration deadlines
Overview of the next B1 Telc exam dates
| Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period (for a fee) | registration status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05.06.2026 | 05.05.2026 | 21.05.2026 | completed |
| 06.06.2026 | 06.05.2026 | 22.05.2026 | completed |
| 03.07.2026 | 03.06.2026 | 18.06.2026 | open (digital only) |
| 04.07.2026 | 04.06.2026 | 19.06.2026 | open (digital only) |
| 31.07.2026 | 31.06.2026 | 16.07.2026 | open |
| 28.08.2026 | 28.07.2026 | 13.08.2026 | open |
| 29.08.2026 | 29.07.2026 | 14.08.2026 | open |
| 25.09.2026 | 25.08.2026 | 10.09.2026 | open |
| 26.09.2026 | 26.08.2026 | 11.09.2026 | open |
Telc B2 German exam dates and registration deadlines
Overview of the next B2 Telc exam dates
| Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period (for a fee) | registration status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.05.2026 | 29.04.2026 | 14.05.2026 | completed |
| 12.06.2026 | 12.05.2026 | 28.05.2026 | completed |
| 13.06.2026 | 13.05.2026 | 29.05.2026 | completed |
| 26.06.2026 | 26.05.2026 | 11.06.2026 | open |
| 10.07.2026 | 10.06.2026 | 25.06.2026 | open |
| 11.07.2026 | 11.06.2026 | 26.06.2026 | open (digital only) |
| 24.07.2026 | 24.06.2026 | 09.07.2026 | open |
| 07.08.2026 | 07.07.2026 | 23.07.2026 | open |
| 08.08.2026 | 08.07.2026 | 24.07.2026 | open |
| 21.08.2026 | 21.07.2026 | 06.08.2026 | open |
| 04.09.2026 | 04.08.2026 | 20.08.2026 | open |
| 05.09.2026 | 05.08.2026 | 21.08.2026 | open |
| 18.09.2026 | 18.08.2026 | 03.09.2026 | open |
Telc C1 German exam dates and registration deadlines
Overview of the next C1 Telc exam dates
| Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period (for a fee) | registration status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.05.2026 | 23.04.2026 | 07.05.2026 | fully booked |
| 20.06.2026 | 18.06.2026 | 03.07.2026 | fully booked |
| 15.08.2026 | 15.07.2026 | 31.07.2026 | open |
| 12.09.2026 | 12.08.2026 | 28.08.2026 | open |
Telc C1 Hochschule Deutsch exam dates and registration deadlines
Overview of the next C1 Hochschule Telc exam dates
| Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period (for a fee) | registration status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.05.2026 | 23.04.2026 | 07.05.2026 | completed |
| 20.06.2026 | 20.05.2026 | 04.06.2026 | completed |
| 18.07.2026 | 18.06.2026 | 03.07.2026 | open |
| 15.08.2026 | 15.07.2026 | 31.07.2026 | open |
| 12.09.2026 | 12.08.2026 | 28.08.2026 | open |
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IMPORTANT:
The evaluation of your telc examtakes approximately 2-3 weeks for digital exams and approximately 6-8 weeks for paper-based exams. Please note that digital exams are conducted at our exam center. We will then send you the certificate or exam results by email.
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More about our Telc exams in Zurich
Find out more about our Telc exams in Zurich!
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.
A1, A2, B1, B2: Paper-based & digital
C1 & C1 University: Paper-based only
Prepare for the telc exam at the ILS: Attend a telc preparation course in private or group lessons at the ILS-Zürich!
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!
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.
At level C1 University, you can express yourself clearly, coherently, and precisely, especially in an academic environment. You understand demanding texts relevant to your studies and can confidently present complex content in writing and orally.
telc examination C1 Hochschule, written: 3 hours and 40 minutes (reading comprehension and language components 90 minutes, listening comprehension 40 minutes, written expression 70 minutes)
telc examination C1 University, oral: 16 to 24 min.
ALTERNATIVES
Alternatives to Telc: fide-Test ÖSD exams & SDS exams
In addition to Telc, there are other recognized ways to prove your German language skills. The fide-Test officially accepted in Switzerland for residence permits and naturalization. The Swiss Digital Language Test (SDS) is a state-recognized German test (A1–B2) and is accepted in Switzerland for residence permits, naturalization, and other official procedures. The ÖSD exams are internationally recognized language certificates, especially in Austria and many other countries.
