Telc exams in Aarau German A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
Level Telc exams:
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 & C1 University
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The respective registration deadline can be found in the "Exam dates & registration deadlines" table.
You can register retrospectively up to 16 days before the exam Register. 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.
Deregistration telc exam:
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.
telc preparation courses:
Prepare for the telc exam at the ILS: Attend a telc preparation course in private or group lessons at ILS-Aarau!
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 exams German:
| Level | Price per levelTotal | Price per levelonly in writing | Price per levelonly verbal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.- |
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 level A2 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 level B1 you learn to communicate in a simple and coherent way in everyday life, when traveling and in your own field of interest, to report on experiences, describe goals and justify opinions.
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 level B2, you can express yourself clearly and in detail and argue and negotiate successfully. You have a large vocabulary in your own specialist area and on most general topics. You have a 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 and Goethe certificates
The Telc certificate is equivalent to the renowned Goethe certificate. Both Telc and the prestigious Goethe-Institut hold German examinations 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 attest to the candidate's language level and are recognized worldwide. Regardless of whether you obtain the Telc or the Goethe certificate, you will receive a significant attestation of your German language skills.