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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Maja Markicevic
February 21, 2026
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I recently took the A1 German exam here and had a very positive experience. I received a warm welcome and immediately felt at ease, which helped ease my test anxiety. The examiners were friendly, kind, and professional. It felt more like a relaxed conversation than a stressful exam. Thank you for creating such a supportive atmosphere!
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Varvara
February 17, 2026
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I took a crash course and sat the FIDE exam at this school. Overall, it was a very positive experience; all the staff members were very friendly and professional. I received my results after about three weeks. I highly recommend it.
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Raghda Tamer
February 13, 2026
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On February 7, 2026, I took the fide-Test at ILS-Aarau and was very satisfied. Everything was very well organized and clearly explained. Before the exam, the instructors took the time to explain everything to us in detail and answer our questions. That gave me confidence, and I felt well prepared. The atmosphere was friendly and professional. I can truly recommend this language school. Thank you very much for the great support!
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Tetiana Maliarchuk
February 7, 2026
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Dear Sir or Madam, I took my exam on January 31 at the ILS. The entire process was professionally organized, which I was very pleased with. In addition, the atmosphere was calm, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I also appreciated the practical and secure individual lockers with keys, where we could store our personal belongings during the exam. Many thanks to the entire team for working so well together that day. Best regards, Tetiana
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Elisângela Lidioneth
February 6, 2026
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The entire team at ILS Aarau is very professional. I really enjoyed the intensive B2 exam preparation course.
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Greshan Gnanam
February 2, 2026
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It's really a great place to take practice tests. That's because they explained everything very well before the exams.
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Tamil Nilan
February 1, 2026
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Taking the Telc B1 exam at the ILS Aarau was a very special experience for me. The warm support and the calm, professional atmosphere gave me a lot of confidence. You really feel like you’re in good hands here. Thank you so much for this valuable experience!
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Rebecca Ganenthiran
January 31, 2026
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I took my telc B1 exam on January 24, 2026, at the ILS Aarau and was very satisfied 😊 The organization was excellent; everything went smoothly and professionally. The team was friendly and helpful, and I felt well taken care of. Many thanks to the entire ILS team! I’m happy to recommend ILS Aarau 👍
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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.

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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.

MORE INFO

More about our Telc exams in Aarau

Find out more about our Telc exams in Aarau!

A1, A2, B1, B2 & C1

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.

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-Aarau!

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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 & 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.

fide-Test at the ILS

ÖSD exams at the ILS

SDS examinations at 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!