telc Deutsch A1 exam – Dates, Prices, Procedure
You can sit the telc Deutsch A1 exam at three DeutschAkademie locations. All exams take place on site at our language schools. You can register here: Register for the telc exam
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Overview of the A1 exam
A1 German exam (telc) – written & oral
Dates, prices, procedure
- Exam days: Fridays or Saturdays
- Exam time: You will be notified 3 days before the exam
- Exam venue: At the DeutschAkademie
- Exam components: Written and oral (partial exams not possible)
- Registration deadline: 16 days before the exam
- Cancellation: up to 4 weeks before the exam date
- Documents: Official photo ID or passport
- Certificate: by email
- Minimum age: 16 years
What is the structure of the telc Deutsch A1 exam?
The telc exam consists of two parts: a written part and an oral part. You will be required to complete tasks covering all language skills: writing, reading, listening, speaking and language elements.
Written part
- Listening: 20 minutes
- Reading and writing: 45 minutes
Oral part
- Speaking: 15 minutes
no preparation time
The first part consists of reading, listening and language elements, with task types such as multiple-choice questions or matching tasks.
In the writing and speaking section, test takers are given a variety of prompts (e.g. pictures) and have to respond, expressing themselves either in writing or orally. In the oral part, the test taker interacts with a partner as well as with the examiner.
Frequently asked questions about the telc Deutsch A1 exam
The DeutschAkademie schools in Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna are licensed as telc examination centres and conduct examinations on behalf of telc gGmbH. They have no influence over the procedures during the examination, as they adhere strictly to the guidelines. The examinations are supervised directly by telc gGmbH, and the results are made available to DeutschAkademie. DeutschAkademie therefore has no influence over when it receives the results or in the event of any delays. However, we will always keep you informed of the latest developments.
You can find all further information below or on the telc website.
What can I use the telc A1 certificate for?
The telc A1 certificate is a basic requirement for family reunification or a visa application.
How can I best prepare for the A1 exam?
The DeutschAkademie offers specialised German courses to help you prepare for the telc A1 exam. You will familiarise yourself with the exam format and learn useful strategies and tips on how best to tackle the various types of questions. However, this is no guarantee that you will pass the exam. The courses differ in terms of the intensity of the preparation and the amount of independent study required of you:
Last Minute Kurs online
telc exam preparation
from 89 €
2 sessions, 3 hours each,
2 weeks, 6 hours in total
Content:
- A brief introduction to the exam structure and sections
- Working through sample exam questions, followed by a discussion
- A brief introduction to and practice of exam strategies using selected sample questions
- Feedback through group work and discussion
- Boosting candidates’ confidence regarding the exam
Particularly suitable for:
Anyone who wishes to prepare for the exam largely on their own, but would like to receive support through practice in a guided group setting, thereby boosting their confidence (ahead of the exam).
Crashkurs online or on-site
telc exam preparation
from 149 €
4 lessons, 3 hours/day each,
4 weeks, 12 hours in total
Content:
- Exam structure and exam components explained in simple terms
- Completion of test tasks with discussion
- Practising exam strategies
- Individual feedback from the teacher
- Realisation of an exam simulation
- Useful tips for effective self-study
Specially suitable for:
Anyone who wants to learn independently but is looking for additional guided support through exercises, strategies and feedback.
Intensiv online
telc exam preparation
249 €
8 lessons, 3 hours/day each,
4 weeks, 24 hours in total
Content:
All content from the crash course and additionally:
- Further tasks and special additional tasks
- Intensive practice of exam strategies
- Targeted work on strengths and weaknesses
- Carrying out several exam simulations
Specially suitable for:
Anyone looking for fully guided exam preparation with intensive support and an optimal learning experience.
What is the procedure on the day of the exam?
No later than 3 days before your exam, you will receive an email containing all the information you need about your exam day. It is important that you arrive on time. If you arrive late, we will not be able to admit you to the exam.
Please report to the office first, where your official photo ID will be checked. You will also be told in which room your exam will take place.
You will then need to hand in your personal belongings at the cloakroom – for example, bags, jackets, mobile phones, smartwatches, etc.
After the written exam, we will let you know when your oral exam is due to take place. You will either have time to take a break and leave the premises, or you will proceed directly to the waiting room.
From there, you will proceed to the preparation room, where you will prepare for the oral exam.
We will then escort you to the examination room.
Once that is over, you will have completed the exam and can return to the cloakroom to collect your personal belongings.
Further information – before the exam
You can cancel or reschedule your exam free of charge up to 4 weeks before the exam date. After this deadline, this is no longer possible. If you register within the last 30 days before the exam, you cannot cancel free of charge. After that, the full exam fee will be charged.
In that case, a refund of the examination fee will no longer be possible.
In a combined examination, you sit both the written and oral parts on the same day. It is important that you keep the whole day free, as there may be a long break between the written and oral examinations.
At the DeutschAkademie in Vienna, Hamburg and Munich, you can also sit partial exams – either just the oral part or just the written part. This allows you to easily complete whatever you still need to pass the full exam.
Requirements for a partial examination:
An examination of the same format must have been taken within the last 12 months and a results sheet must be provided.
If you require special examination arrangements due to a disability, please do not hesitate to contact us. To ensure the examination is accessible, you must register with us at least 4 weeks before the examination, and we require a medical certificate or equivalent documentation that specifies in detail the nature and degree of your permanent disability, preferably using ICD codes. The certificate must not be more than 2 years old and must be submitted in German or English. Alternatively, a certified translation into one of these two languages must be sent to us in addition to the original certificate.
Further information – the day of the exam
You will receive an email no later than 3 days before your exam date, containing details of the time your exam is due to take place and information on how the exam will be conducted. If you have not received an email by 2 days before the exam, please contact us.
To be admitted to the exam, you must present your official photo ID. If you forget to bring it, we will not be able to admit you to the exam.
Permitted
- Drinks in transparent bottles only
- Personal hygiene items, e.g. tissues
Not permitted
- Jackets, bags, mobile phones, wristwatches and other items
These must be handed in before the exam begins.
If you arrive late, we will not be able to admit you to the exam.
As we are aiming to ensure that the exam day runs as smoothly as possible for all participants, it is not possible to make individual adjustments. Please keep the whole exam day free to avoid any clashes with other commitments.
You will be excluded from the examination and will not be allowed to continue. You will therefore not receive a certificate.
No, dictionaries, textbooks, notes or model answers are considered unauthorised aids and are not permitted.
Further information – after the exam
The DeutschAkademie is the examination centre responsible for administering the exam. However, the exam itself is marked by telc gGmbH, so the DeutschAkademie is dependent on when it receives the results. It normally takes 6 weeks. However, you should also expect delays.
Yes, you can retake exams as often as you like. However, you will have to pay the exam fees again.
You can also retake partial parts of the exam with us. We offer the written and oral parts separately.
Requirements for a partial examination:
An examination of the same format must have been taken within the last 12 months and a results sheet must be provided.
DeutschAkademie is merely the examination centre responsible for administering the exams; we do not have access to the exam papers and cannot provide any insight into them. You must submit any appeals directly to telc gGmbH; please use this contact form to do so.
No, there is no limit.
You will receive your certificate as a PDF via email as soon as your exam results are available. You can simply print out your certificate yourself if required.
In this case, DeutschAkademie is unable to help you. Please contact telc gGmbH directly using this contact form.
Why take the telc Deutsch A1 exam at the DeutschAkademie?
- The DeutschAkademie is licensed as a telc examination center
- Excellent preparation in our exam preparation courses
- Fair price
- Comfortable examination rooms according to telc standard
- Both parts of the exam on one day (written and oral)
- We will inform you about your test results by e-mail
