Telc exams German in Aarau

TELC EXAMS IN AARAU

TELC exams German - Certify your language skills with ILS Aarau

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

Level	Price per level Total	Price per level in writing only	Price per level oral only	Exam incl. crash course
A1	CHF 190.-*	CHF 190.-*	CHF 190.-*	CHF 309.-
A2	CHF 190.-*	CHF 190.-*	CHF 190.-*	CHF 309.-
B1	CHF 290.-	CHF 220.-	CHF 220.-	CHF 409.-
B2	CHF 290.-	CHF 220.-	CHF 220.-	CHF 409.-
C1	CHF 360.-	CHF 290.-	CHF 290.-	CHF 479.-

*only possible orally & in writing together

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Telc A1 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next A1 Telc exam dates

Exam dates	Registration and deregistration period	Late registration deadline (for a fee)	Free places
20.09.2025	21.08.2025	04.09.2025	10
20.12.2025	20.11.2025	04.12.2025	12

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Telc A2 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next A2 Telc exam dates

Exam dates	Registration and deregistration period	Late registration deadline (for a fee)	Free places
20.09.2025	21.08.2025	04.09.2025	9
20.12.2025	20.11.2025	04.12.2025	12

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Telc B1 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next B1 Telc exam dates

Exam dates	Registration and deregistration period	Late registration deadline (for a fee)	Free places
16.08.2025	17.07.2025	30.07.2025	0
08.11.2025	09.10.2025	23.10.2025	12

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Telc B2 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next B2 Telc exam dates

Exam dates	Registration and deregistration period	Late registration deadline (for a fee)	Free places
23.08.2025	24.07.2025	07.08.2025	0
18.10.2025	18.09.2025	02.10.2025	12

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Telc C1 German exam dates and registration deadlines

Overview of the next C1 Telc exam dates

Exam dates	Registration and deregistration period	Late registration deadline (for a fee)	Free places
20.09.2025	21.08.2025	04.09.2025	10
20.12.2025	20.11.2025	04.12.2025	12

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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.

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More about our Telc exams in Aarau

Find out more about our Telc exams in Aarau!

Level

A1, A2, B1, B2 & C1

Registration

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.

Deregistration

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.

Preparation courses

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

Telc preparation German

Telc Crash Course German

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.

TELC EXAMS IN AARAU

Language levels for Telc exams in Aarau

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.

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.

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.