telc exams in Zurich German A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
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Description & Aim telc Examinations:
Would you like to prove your German language skills with an internationally recognized telc certificate? Then the telc Certificate German is just the thing for you! telc certificates in German are recognized throughout Europe by employers, migration offices, universities and schools and thus represent a professionally sound proof of achievement.
Levels telc exams
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 & C1 Higher Education
Register for telc exam:
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 retrospectively up to 16 days before the exam Register. However, this will incur a late registration fee of CHF 30.
Deregistration telc exam:
Deregistration before the expiry of the registration and deregistration deadline is free of charge. In case of deregistration after this deadline, the examination fees will be charged in full.
telc preparation courses:
Prepare for the telc exam at the ILS: Attend a telc preparation course in private or group lessons at ILS-Zürich!
IMPORTANT:
The evaluation of your telc exam takes approx. 6-8 weeks. We will then send you the certificate by post.
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Prices telc examinations German:
Level | Price per levelTotal | Price per levelonly in writing | Price per levelonly verbal |
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A1 | CHF 190.-* | CHF 190.-* | CHF 190.-* |
A2 | CHF 190.-* | CHF 190.-* | CHF 190.-* |
B1 | CHF 290.- | CHF 220.- | CHF 220.- |
B2 | CHF 290.- | CHF 220.- | CHF 220.- |
C1 | CHF 360.- | CHF 290.- | CHF 290.- |
C1 (university) | CHF 360.- | CHF 290.- | CHF 290.- |
telc A1 German exam dates and registration deadlines
Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period(for a fee) | Free places |
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30.11.2024 | 30.10.2024 | 14.11.2024 | 0 |
04.01.2025 | 04.12.2024 | 19.12.2024 | 12 |
01.02.2025 | 01.01.2025 | 16.01.2025 | 12 |
01.03.2025 | 01.02.2025 | 13.02.2025 | 12 |
29.03.2025 | 28.02.2025 | 13.03.2025 | 12 |
telc B1 German exam dates and registration deadlines
Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period(for a fee) | Free places |
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13.12.2024 | 13.11.2024 | 28.11.2024 | 0 |
14.12.2024 | 14.11.2024 | 28.11.2024 | 0 |
17.01.2025 | 17.12.2024 | 02.01.2025 | 20 |
18.01.2025 | 18.12.2024 | 02.01.2025 | 20 |
14.02.2025 | 14.01.2025 | 30.01.2025 | 20 |
15.02.2025 | 15.01.2025 | 30.01.2025 | 20 |
14.03.2025 | 14.02.2025 | 27.02.2025 | 20 |
15.03.2025 | 15.02.2025 | 27.02.2025 | 20 |
telc B2 German exam dates and registration deadlines
Exam dates | Registration and deregistration period | Late registration period(for a fee) | Free places |
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22.11.2024 | 22.10.2024 | 07.11.2024 | 0 |
23.11.2024 | 23.10.2024 | 07.11.2024 | 0 |
20.12.2024 | 20.11.2024 | 05.12.2024 | 12 |
21.12.2024 | 21.11.2024 | 05.12.2024 | 7 |
10.01.2025 | 10.12.2024 | 21.12.2024 | 20 |
24.01.2025 | 24.12.2024 | 09.01.2025 | 20 |
25.01.2025 | 24.12.2024 | 09.01.2025 | 20 |
07.02.2025 | 07.01.2025 | 23.01.2025 | 20 |
21.02.2025 | 21.01.2025 | 06.02.2025 | 20 |
22.02.2025 | 22.01.2025 | 06.02.2025 | 20 |
07.03.2025 | 07.02.2025 | 20.02.2025 | 20 |
21.03.2025 | 21.02.2025 | 06.03.2025 | 20 |
22.03.2025 | 22.02.2025 | 06.03.2025 | 20 |
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.
telc exam A2:
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.
telc exam B1:
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.
telc exam B2:
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.
telc exam C1:
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.
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.