telc Deutsch exams A1–C1 (various age groups)

Die telc GmbH (The European Language Certificates) is an internationally recognized testing company. The telc language certificates are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, making them internationally comparable and thus improving students’ educational and professional opportunities.

Through these general language exams, students can prove how well they master the German language in daily situations, such as trips, leisure activities or at work.

The exams consist of an individual written exam, as well as of an oral exam conducted with another student or in groups. To help you get an idea what kind of language knowledge corresponds to the various telc exams please see the following overview:

 

Exam	Recommended previous knowledge
telc A1 telc A1 Junior	100 – 150 lessons
telc A2 telc A2 Schule	250 – 300 lessons
telc B1 telc B1 Schule	450 – 500 lessons
telc B2	750 – 900 lessons
telc C1 telc C1 Hochschule	1050 – 1200 lessons