The European Language Certificates
telc German Exams A1–C1
OFFICIAL TELC GERMAN EXAMINATION CENTER DÜSSELDORF
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GoAcademy is an official telc examination center in Düsseldorf. You can take all telc German exams, from A1 to C1, in a pleasant learning environment with professional supervision.
telc A1 Exam
Prepare for the telc A1 exam in Düsseldorf and learn the basics of the German language. Learn more →
telc A2 Exam
Prepare for the telc A2 exam in Düsseldorf and improve your German skills. Learn more →
telc B1 Exam
Prepare for the telc B1 exam in Düsseldorf to learn how to communicate independently in everyday situations and at work. Learn more →
telc B2 Exam
Prepare for the telc B2 exam in Düsseldorf and improve your German skills to an intermediate-advanced level. Learn more →
telc C1 Exam
Prepare for the telc C1 Hochschule exam in Düsseldorf and improve your German skills for work and study. Learn more →
GOACADEMY! LICENSED TELC EXAMINATION CENTER IN DÜSSELDORF
telc German Exams A1–C1 & Preparation Courses
telc German A1 • telc German A2 • telc German B1 • telc German B2 • telc German C1
About the telc German Exam
telc stands for The European Language Certificates. It is an internationally recognized system of standardized language exams, developed and organized by the non-profit organization telc – language tests.
Whether you work for an international company or plan to go abroad, strong language skills are always an advantage. With a telc certificate, you can prove your exact language level, giving you a clear edge and improving your career opportunities.
Licensed telc German Examination Center
GoAcademy! is an accredited test and examination center for internationally recognized language exams. We offer both exam preparation courses and the opportunity to take the exams—either at our Düsseldorf center or at our partner schools abroad—ensuring you achieve the language competence you need.
telc German Certificates at GoAcademy! Düsseldorf
Official proof of language proficiency for academic or government purposes usually requires a recognized language exam. At GoAcademy! in Düsseldorf, Germany, you can take the following telc German 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
| Level | Exam | Preparation Course | Price |
| A1 | 140€ | No prep course | - |
| A2 | 140€ | ONLINE 2 days, 8 lessons Thu 6:00 pm-9:15 pm +Sa 09:00am-12:15 pm | 75€ |
| B1 | 170€ | 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€ | ||
| B2 | 170€ | 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€ | ||
| C1 | 190€ | 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€ |
Legal & Organizational Information
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions and the official telc examination regulations for the latest rules regarding registration, cancellation, and participation.
THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES
Exam Procedure for telc German A1–C1
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 am– 3 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 | 10am–3pm |
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
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.
BOOKING SYSTEM
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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.