German — Exams & Certification

telc

An alternative official German exam (The European Language Certificates), widely accepted for migration and work.

telc — The European Language Certificates — is a second official German exam, recognised alongside Goethe for migration, work and recognition (Anerkennung). For most purposes a telc B1 or B2 is treated the same as the Goethe equivalent.

Which you sit usually comes down to exam-date availability and the centre nearest you. The preparation is the same CEFR content either way, so we coach you for the format you will actually take.

What level / visa it maps to

A1–C1, including job-specific exams like telc B1–B2 Pflege for nursing.

We'll be straight with you about the level and timeline your goal actually needs — then get you there.

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