telc Test A1 - All information about the telc Deutsch A1 exam
If you would like to take a telc Deutsch A1 exam, you've come to the right place. You can take the exam with us or prepare for the exam with one of our preparation courses.
telc examinations stand for consistently high quality both in Germany and internationally. As a member of ALTE, the Association of Language Testers in Europe, telc is committed to accurate testing and grading, as well as the fair assessment of language skills according to levels A1 to C2 of the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. telc examinations are therefore highly recognised by companies, government agencies, schools and universities.
Exam dates and prices
You can choose from our general dates. Please note that we can only organise the exam with a minimum of 4 participants.
General date
Exam fee: 180 EUR
Minimum number of participants: Four candidates
A1 exam format
The telc A1 exam is a general language exam. It is designed for adults to prove their general language skills at level A1 of the CEFR for personal and professional purposes. At level A1, you can talk about simple topics that relate to your specific personal needs. You have mastered some simple grammatical structures.
You can take the telc A1 exam with us. The Academy of Languages has been a recognised examination centre for telc examinations for many years. We provide you with expert advice and support in all matters relating to your personal telc exam.
The A1 exam consists of a written and an oral section. The written part lasts 65 minutes. The oral exam lasts 15 minutes. Both parts of the exam take place on the same day.
The written exam tests your language skills at A1 level in 3 areas: Listening, reading and writing.
In the listening comprehension part, you will listen to short conversations and announcements. There is a task for each individual conversation or announcement. The task formats include true-false and multiple choice tasks. You have approx. 20 minutes for this part.
The reading and writing part takes a total of 45 minutes. Approx. 25 minutes are planned for the reading section and approx. 20 minutes for the writing section. In the reading section, you will be given various texts, such as short letters, adverts or emails. You will have to solve multiple choice or true/false tasks for the various texts. The writing part consists of two tasks: filling in a form and writing a short message.
The oral examination is usually a partner examination. It consists of three tasks. The first task is for you and your partner to introduce yourselves to each other. In the second task, you ask for information. In the third task, you demonstrate that you can formulate and respond to simple requests at A1 level.
Procedure: From registration to passing the exam
1. contact us and clarify any questions you may still have.
2. decide on an exam date and let us know.
3. pay the invoice upon receipt.
4. familiarise yourself with the invitation letter and the current examination regulations, which you will receive approximately one week before the examination.
5. appear for your examination as stated in the invitation letter.
6. if you wish: On the day of the exam, ask at the test centre for your results to be sent to you by post. Pay the postage costs directly at the test centre.
7. otherwise: Collect your exam results from us when you have received notification from us approx. 4 - 6 weeks after the exam that your exam results are available.
Preparation course
For each exam, the F+U Academy of Languages offers suitable preparation courses that will help you maximise your potential in the exam and optimise your performance.
The exam day
1. arrival at the exam centre: you will be welcomed by our team and taken to your exam room.
2. the invigilator in the examination room will direct you to the cloakroom. Please make sure that you do not take any mobile phones or smartwatches into the examination room
3. back in the examination room: the invigilator will explain the examination regulations, check your ID and explain the procedure for the written examination
4. the exam papers are handed out and the exam starts
5. at the end of the written exam, you can refresh yourself and wait for your oral exam in our waiting room. Please note: Mobile phones are still prohibited here!
6 Before the start of your oral exam, you may prepare for 20 minutes in a separate room where you will receive your tasks.
7. the examiner will pick you up after the preparation time and take you to the examination room.
8 Oral examination: The examination lasts 15 to 20 minutes.
9. after the oral exam, our team will take you to the cloakroom to collect your belongings.
10. on request, we will issue you with a certificate of attendance.
Contact, questions and registration for the telc German exams
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Tina Gajdics
Counsellor at the Academy of Languages