The telc German examinations, like our own course levels, are all aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). After completing each language course you have the opportunity to document your language proficiency by taking the corresponding telc examination. These examinations are conducted by Carl Duisberg Centren on a regular basis. If you have any questions, please contact our customer support team.
At Level B1, you are able to express yourself in plain and coherent language when traveling, talking about familiar topics and personal interests. You can also describe things you have experienced, describe goals and explain your views. You have a command of the essential grammatical structures.
At the B2 level, you can express yourself clearly and in detail, and successfully argue a point and negotiate. You have a large vocabulary in your field of specialization and most general topics of discussion. You have a good command of grammar.
At Level C1, you can express yourself spontaneously and fluently. You are familiar with colloquial phrases and know how to use various language styles. You have an excellent command of grammar.
At Level C2, you can effortlessly understand practically everything you read or hear. You can summarize information from various written and spoken sources, logically recounting the reasons and explanations. You can express yourself spontaneously with high fluency and precision and also make finer nuances of meaning clear in more complex topics.
For university/college applicants, Carl Duisberg Centren offers the "telc German C1 Hochschule" examination for international university applicants. TestDaF is also recognized as proof of language proficiency for university studies in Germany.
The exam is for adults who would like to study at a German-speaking university, who are already studying or who work in an academic profession and would like to prove their German language skills. The certificate is recognized by all German universities and fulfills admission requirements.
The telc exams focusing on medicine and healthcare are aimed at medical and healthcare professionals. Effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues is crucial to establishing trust and building relationships. A telc exam offers independent proof of language skills.
telc Medicine tests the specialized German language skills of doctors at the B2 and C1 competence level. The exam covers terminology and grammatical structures at the upper range of the B2 and C1 level. The technical vocabulary is especially focused on the day-to-day work in a hospital or clinic.
telc German Healthcare is an exam focusing on technical language for caregivers working in health care facilities and nursing homes. The exam covers terminology and grammatical structures at the B1 and B2 level. The exam is for anyone who possesses a recognized qualification in the nursing profession seeking to obtain proof of B1 or B2 German language skills.
Our “Professional“ telc exams are for working professionals who require proof of language proficiency for daily business situations.
You learn how to communicate effectively, discuss issues in detail and negotiate. You work with familiar professional content, as well as content from less familiar fields. In addition, you have a good range of vocabulary and can write formal business letters, reports and meeting minutes. You have a good command of grammar.
You can express yourself spontaneously and in detail and effectively engage in discussions and negotiations. You are familiar with idiomatic phrases and colloquial language and can vary your language style in a targeted manner. You have an excellent range of vocabulary for business situations and general subjects. You have a good command of grammar.
| Examination | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| telc German B1 * | 180 € |
| telc German B2 * | 180 € |
| telc German Beruf (Professional) B1-B2 * | 180 € |
| telc German Beruf (Professional) B2-C1 * | 195 € |
| telc German Pflege (Healthcare) B1-B2 * | 230 € |
| telc German Medizin (Medicine) B2-C1 * | 230 € |
| telc German C1 | 195 € |
| telc German C1 Hochschule (College) | 195 € |
| telc German C2 | 250 € |