The Telc B1 exam is an officially recognized language certificate for independent use of German. The B1 certificate is required for naturalization in Germany and improves your career prospects. This language exam documents your ability to handle everyday situations independently.
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Exam dates: Monthly B1 Exams
Registration Deadline: 4 weeks before exam
Exam fee: 150 €
Exam duration: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
Recognition: Officially recognized for naturalization
The Telc B1 exam tests your independent language use in four areas:
Understanding and analyzing longer texts
Understanding conversations and news
Writing coherent letters
Holding more complex conversations
After passing the Telc B1 exam, you master independent language use for a variety of situations.
The Telc B1 certificate is officially recognized for naturalization and opens doors for career and study.
Officially recognized for German citizenship
Improves your chances in the job market
Worldwide recognized language certificate
| Exam Part | Duration | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 90 minutes | Understanding texts, language modules |
| Listening Comprehension | 30 minutes | Announcements, conversations, radio programs |
| Written Expression | 30 minutes | Formal or informal letter |
| Oral Exam | 15 minutes | Making contact, conversation, joint planning |
For your Telc B1 exam, we offer targeted preparation courses for independent language use.
With targeted preparation
Telc Website: www.telc.net
L.A.N.E.S. Exam Centers: Duisburg & Düsseldorf
Exam Duration: 2-4 Stunden
Results: 4-6 Wochen
A1: € 140
A2: € 140
B1: € 150
B2: € 160
telc C1 Hochschule: € 170
Prices vary depending on exam level
Duisburg:
Düsseldorf:
Registration Deadline: 2 weeks before exam date
For current date inquiries, please contact us.
Duisburg
Bismarckstr. 142a, Etage 1, TECTRUM (TecBase)
47057 Duisburg
Central location, easily accessible
Düsseldorf
Immermannstraße 11, Etage 3
40210 Düsseldorf
Modern classrooms
Internationally recognized by:
A1 - Beginner
A2 - Basic Knowledge
B1 - Advanced Language Use
B2 - Independent Language Use
C1 - Proficient Language Skills
C2 - Near-native Language Skills
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