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The European Language Certificates

TELC EXAM DÜSSELDORF

Approved Test and Examination Center

We are an official telc exam center so you can complete the exams directly in our house.

 

Free Language Test

You do not know your language level yet? No problem, just take our online test here: Online-Test

 

Preparation Courses

We offer preparation courses in various types as well as telc A1 - C1 exams.


 

Qualified Language Trainers

Our trainers are qualified and experienced teacher, who have grown-up and lived with the language they will be teaching you

German Exams for Healthcare

German for doctors and nurses as an intensive course. Preparation for the special language exam at the Ärztzekammer.

 

Accommodation For Students

We offer our international participants our own accommodation facilities.

GOACADEMY! LICENSED TELC EXAMINATION CENTER IN DÜSSELDORF

TELC EXAM & PREPARATION COURSE

About the telc Exam

telc stands for "The European Language Certificates" - the European Language Certificates. The development and organization of the internationally recognized system of standardized European language examinations is carried out by the nonprofit organization telc - language tests.

Whether you work in an international company or abroad - foreign language skills are always a plus. Personnel managers take your telc certificate, at which level you speak a language, your chances in the profession rise thereby definitely.

Licensed telc Examination Center

GoAcademy! as an accredited test and examination center for internationally recognized language exams, Düsseldorf offers the opportunity to prepare for examinations as well as to acquire them subsequently and with appropriate language competence in Düsseldorf or in our partner schools abroad.

telc German Certificates

Proof of language proficiency for academic or government institutions usually requires an officially recognized language exam. At our language school in Düsseldorf, Germany, it is possible to take the following telc exams:

  • telc German A1
  • telc German A2
  • telc German B1 "Zertifikat Deutsch"
  • telc German B2
  • telc German C1 Hochschule (tests university-related German language skills at a highly advanced level).

as well as the following vocational telc language certificates upon request:

  • telc German B1-B2 Nursing and
  • telc German B2-C1 Medicine

Fees for Exams & Prep Courses 2025

LevelExamPreparation CoursePrice
A1140€No prep course-
A2140€ONLINE
2 days, 8 lessons 
Thu 6:00 pm-9:15 pm 
+Sa 09:00am-12:15 pm
75€
B1170€ONLINE
2 days, 8 lessons 
Thu 6:00 pm-9:15 pm 
+Sa 09:00am-12:15 pm
90€
FACE-TO-FACE
1 week, 20 lessons Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
175€
B2170€ONLINE
2 days, 8 lessons 
Thu 6:00 pm-9:15 pm 
+Sa 09:00am-12:15 pm
90€
FACE-TO-FACE
1 week, 20 lessons Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
175€
C1190€FACE-TO-FACE
2 weeks, 40 lessons 
Week 1: Mo–Fri 1:00 pm-4:15 pm 
Week 2: Mon–Thu 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
350€

THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES

LEVELS & EXAMS

telc German A1 Exam

At level A1, you can communicate in a very simple way about specific needs (eg introduce yourself, eating and drinking, shopping, living). You can use some very simple grammatical structures.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 65 minutes. Without further preparation, you will usually take the oral exam immediately afterwards.

Examination Process

Written Exam   Listening Comprehension 20 minutes
  Read and Write 45 minutes
Oral Exam   Preparation -
  Exam 11 minutes
   
Exam Schedule    10 am3 pm

telc German A2 Exam

At level A2, you can easily communicate in typical everyday situations and have short conversations. You can use simple grammatical structures correctly.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 70 minutes. Without further preparation, you will usually take the oral exam immediately afterwards.

Examination Process

Written Exam   Listening Comprehension  20 minutes
  Read and Write  50 minutes
Oral Exam   Preparation  -
  Exam  15 minutes
   
Exam Schedule     10am3pm

telc German B1 Exam

The telc Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) B1 requires foreign adults in order to be able to prove that they have sufficient language proficiency when they are naturalized in Germany.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. Before the oral exam you have 20 minutes preparation time. The oral test may take place on the day of the written test or on another day.

Examination Process

Written Exam   Reading Comprehension  90 minutes
  Listening Comprehension  30 minutes
  Writing  30 minutes
Oral Exam   Preparation  20 minutes
  Exam  15 minutes
   
Exam Schedule    08:15am–5:30pm

telc German B2 Exam

At level B2 you can express yourself clearly and in detail as well as successfully argue and negotiate. You have a large vocabulary in your own area of expertise and for most general topics. You master the grammar quite well.

The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The written exam lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes. Before the oral exam you have 20 minutes preparation time. The oral test may take place on the day of the written test or on another day.

Examination Process

Written Exam  Reading comprehension 90 minutes
  Listening comprehension 20 minutes
  Writing 30 minutes
Oral Exam  Preparation 20 minutes
  Exam 15 minutes
   
Exam Schedule   08:15am–5:30pm

telc German C1 University | Course and Exam

The examination is designed for adults who wish to study at a German-speaking university or college, who are already studying or working in an academic profession and wish to prove their advanced German proficiency.

The "telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule" exam training as an afternoon course is for participants who have German language proficiency at the B2 + to C1 level and who would like to prepare intensively for the telc German C1 for University exam and train solution strategies.

These German courses prepare you systematically for the four subtests: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written and oral communication. In the exam training you will learn the most important strategies for solving the tasks and make the complete test procedure based on a model test.

Face-to-Face Preparation Course
2 Weeks, 40 Lessons
•  Week 1: Monday to Friday 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm
•  Week 2: Monday to Thursday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Examination Process

Written Exam   Reading comprehension  90 minutes
  Listening comprehension  40 minutes
  Writing  70 minutes
Oral Exam    
  Exam  16 -24 minutes
   
Exam Schedule    08:15am–5:30pm

telc German B1-B2 for Nursing Staff

Our exam preparation for the telc German B1-B2 Nursing (Pflege) certificate is designed for nursing care professionals who wish to acquire specific German language knowledge and need a proof of their language skills in order to work in Germany .

The exam courses effectively prepare you for the German exam telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege by focusing on authentic examination requirements as well as situations in the field of nursing care and subject-specific language skills in four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

telc German B2-C1 Medicine

Our exam preparation courses for the telc German B2-C1 medicine certificate are specially designed for medical professionals who want specific language training and proof of their language skills.

The telc German B2-C1 Medicine exam courses prepare you effectively for the german exam telc Deutsch B2-C1 Medicine by addressing authentic exam requirements as well as situations from medical practice and subject-related language skills in the four skills listening, speaking, reading and writing to be trained. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

telc Exam Registration & Enrollment

You can register online via our booking form or in person at the GoAcademy! Examination Center (Grafenberger Allee 78–80, 40237 Düsseldorf).

Registration is open until 16 days before the exam date, subject to availability. In some cases, last-minute spots may be available – please contact us directly.

For telc German exams at levels B1, B2, and C1, participation in a preparation course is mandatory unless you have already taken the exam before. For A1 and A2 exams, no course is required, but you should have completed the respective level.

telc Exam Fees & Payment

  • A1/A2: €140
  • B1/B2: €170
  • C1: €190
    Payment can be made by bank transfer (invoice) or directly at the examination center.

telc Exam Location & Procedure

All telc German exams take place at the GoAcademy! Examination Center, Grafenberger Allee 78–80, 40237 Düsseldorf.

  • A1/A2 exams start at 9:30 am
  • All other exams start at 8:00 am

Late arrivals cannot be admitted. The written part takes about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on the level. Oral exams are scheduled between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm – please keep the entire day free.

Please bring a valid official photo ID (passport or national ID card). You will also need a pencil, eraser, and sharpener.

telc Results & Certificate

Results are usually available within 4 to 6 weeks. They will be sent to you by post. Upon request, we can also notify you by email once your results are ready.

The certificate has unlimited validity. However, many institutions only accept certificates issued within the last two years.

Retakes

Yes, you can retake the exam at any time. For B1, B2, and C1 levels, you may repeat the entire exam or just one part (written or oral). Retakes of individual parts are only possible within 12 months of the date shown on your result sheet.

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