FAQ: telc Deutsch / telc German in Berlin

Questions about telc German certificates? We will be happy to advise you at any time: 0049 30 780089 - 12 | exam@gls-berlin.de

When do telc Deutsch exams take place? 

At GLS in Berlin, telc Deutsch B1 & B2 exams take place all year round:

• see all telc exam dates at GLS in Berlin
• registration possible via this form.

What does the exam cost?

194 € (telc Deutsch B1 and B2) and 209 € (telc C1 Hochschule)

How do telc Deutsch exams at GLS work?

At GLS, the written and oral parts of the exam take place on the same day. We usually start at around 08:30. The exam can last until 4 pm. This depends on the number of participants in the oral exam, which takes place in pairs. Also possible: individual oral examinations and examinations with 3 participants.

Approximately 2 weeks before the exam, you will receive an email from us with the exact schedule for your exam day.

Is the telc Deutsch exam paper- or PC-based? 

The written part is paper-based. The oral exam is done by examiners on site.

Which items can I take into the exam room?

Only pencils and transparent drinking bottles are allowed in the examination room. Electronic devices (mobile phones, laptops, smartwatches, etc.) as well as bags and jackets are not allowed. You can leave these items with us in the waiting room.

Are there breaks between the parts of the exam?

There are breaks between the written and oral parts. You can spend the breaks at GLS in the waiting room. There are no breaks in the written part, except in the C1 university examination.

What result do I need to pass the telc Deutsch exam?

You need at least 60% to pass. These are 162 points in the B1 exam, 180 points in the B2 exam and 128 points in the C1 Hochschule exam. Within the written part (reading comprehension & language modules, listening, written expression), you can compensate for weaker test components with better ones.

The telc gGmbH points scale is made up as follows:

* Usually together with another candidate, 20 min preparation time

* Usually together with another candidate, 20 min preparation time

What can I do if I have passed one of the parts of the exam – written or oral – and failed the other?

If you passed one part of the exam, the written or the oral part, with at least 60%, but failed the other part with less than 60%, the overall result is considered failed. However, you have the option of having your passed part of the exam credited to the next exam. This means that you will only repeat the failed part of the exam at the next exam and the passed part of the last exam will be taken into account. To do this, you must send GLS the result sheet of your last exam when registering for the exam. However, this is only possible if you repeat your failed partial exam within 12 months. Crediting is always made to the last examination result achieved.

How long does it take until I receive my telc German certificate?

The evaluation takes about 4 weeks. The certificates are sent to us by telc gGmbH and as soon as we receive them, all participants receive a message by e-mail. You can pick up your certificate/result sheet from us. If you would like to receive it by post, you must hand us a stamped A4 envelope addressed to you on the day of the exam.<o:p></o:p>

How long are telc German certificates valid?

No validity is stated on the certificate. However, universities or companies have their own condition on the validity of a certificate. 

Where can I get a replacement certificate if I have lost my original?

If you need a new certificate, please contact telc gGmbH. You will need to complete an online form and will then receive a new certificate.

Can I take part in the exam if I have a disability (deafness, blindness, dyslexia etc.)?

Yes, you can apply for a special arrangement. We require medical evidence that is not older than 2 years. The registration deadline for a special arrangement is 4 weeks before the exam.

What if I want or must cancel my exam?

Before the registration deadline, you can withdraw from the exam or rebook your exam. If you cancel more than 15 days before the exam date, you pay a 30% cancellation fee, the remaining amount will be refunded. After the registration deadline (always 14 days before the exam, for special exams 4 weeks before the exam) you can no longer withdraw or the exam fee cannot be refunded. In case of illness with presentation of a medical certificate, you pay 30% cancellation fees at GLS as well as a telc cancellation fee of 14 €. The remaining amount will be refunded to you. Find here more information about our terms and conditions.

How do I prepare for my telc German exam?

GLS offers special preparation courses. It is advisable to familiarise yourself with the exam format. If you don't want to take a course, you can find here free sample exams for all levels.