
Do you need a test to gain admission to a university course or an exam that is also internationally recognised? Register for the internationally recognised telc exams and take your test with us at Sprachschule Aktiv Bonn. Perfect preparation can be found in our preparation courses, where you can simulate the exam in real time and receive all the necessary tips on strategies and success from telc examiners.
From A1 to C2, you can have any level of German certified at the dates listed below, as well as foreign languages such as English, Spanish, French and many more languages on request. If you do not have time on our examination dates, you are welcome to arrange an individual examination date with us. We will be happy to advise you. From registration to your certificate.
Who can take the test?
In principle, anyone who would like to have their German language skills certified can take a Telc examination. The exams are offered at different levels, ranging from A1 to C2. Depending on the level, different German skills are tested, for example reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written and oral expression. There are also special Telc exam preparation courses at Sprachschule Aktiv in Bonn, which prepare you for the exam in the best possible way at low cost.
Termine | April 2025 | Juli 2025 | September 2025 | Preise |
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A1 | 02.04.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 15.07.2025 schriftlich +16.07.2025 mündlich | 29.09.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 180 € |
A2 | 02.04.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 15.07.2025 schriftlich +16.07.2025 mündlich | 29.09.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 180 € |
B1 | 02.04.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 15.07.2025 schriftlich +16.07.2025 mündlich | 29.09.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 225 € |
B2 | 02.04.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 15.07.2025 schriftlich +16.07.2025 mündlich | 29.09.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 225 € |
C1 Hochschule | 02.04.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 15.07.2025 schriftlich +16.07.2025 mündlich | 29.09.2025 schriftlich + mündlich | 235 € |
Anmeldeschluss: | 14.03.2025 | 26.06.2025 | 10.09.2025 | Anmeldegebühr 15,00€ |
University entrance requirements:
For application or admission to a first degree programme (Bachelor’s degree or state examination), proof of German language skills at a level of at least C1 is required. A telc certificate serves as recognised proof and is ideal for enrolment. For subjects that require a very high level of language competence, such as law, medicine or psychology, it is even advisable to obtain a C2 certificate.
University entrance requirements:
At the University of Bonn, the following certificates are recognised as a substitute for DSH 2:
- TestDaF (German as a Foreign Language) with level 4 in all four examination parts
- DSD II
- Goethe Certificate C1
- telc German C1 University
- ÖSD C1-Zertifikat
*At some universities it is not possible to take the DSH examination, as you can only register for the DSH courses if you have already been admitted to university.
You should bring this language level with you
Our school offers a Telc exam preparation course which, according to the results of previous telc exams, is very effective. 94.40% of students who have taken the course have passed the exam, compared to 56.76% of students who have not taken a preparation course. The course takes place as part of our intensive courses, so you don’t need an extra course and can save money. The components of the exam are practised intensively in the course and also simulated in real time to significantly increase your chances of passing. You will need a passport or ID card, a pencil, sharpener and eraser for the exam. The exam consists of a written and an oral part, with the written part taking about 3.5 hours and the oral part about 15-20 minutes. The examination result and the examination certificate will be sent to you automatically by e-mail about 5-6 weeks after the examination. You can repeat the exam as often as you wish and also request individual dates for an unscheduled exam. The minimum number of participants for the course and the examination is 3. The telc examination fees include all costs, but a registration fee of 15 € will be charged. Overall, we recommend our telc exam preparation course to maximise your chances of success. Register now and secure your place in the next course!
Preparation in our intensive courses
Sprachschule Aktiv Bonn offers telc exam preparation courses for every level. In the four weeks before the exam, you will practise the strategies and syllabus for the written and oral telc exam with our professional teachers, most of whom are telc examiners, in an intensive course five times a week. You will have access to old model tests and exams and real-time simulation. Our lecturers will give you tips and suggestions on how best to get through the exam with maximum success. Are you unsure? According to statistics, 94.40% of all students who have taken a preparation course with us pass the telc exam. Increase your chances now!
The costs of the telc preparation course in Bonn
The duration of the course depends on your previous education. Expect at least eight weeks per level.
The course takes place from Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 12:00.
Start dates: on the first Monday of the month
Dates: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Our costs:
One week: 199 euros
Two weeks: 299 Euro
Three weeks: 349 Euro
Four weeks: 399 Euro
This is how the telc examination works
The examination consists of a written and an oral part. The written part consists of reading comprehension, listening comprehension and written expression. This part lasts about 3.5 hours with a break of 20 minutes. The oral part usually takes place as a group examination with 2-3 other participants.
It lasts about 15-20 minutes. You have 20 minutes to prepare before the oral examination.
Passport or identity card. You will need a pencil, sharpener and eraser. You may only write with a pencil. Ballpoint pens or similar are prohibited.
You can retake the exam as often as you wish.
The examination fee is due by the registration deadline for the respective level at the latest. The course fee for the exam preparation course for the respective level is due at the latest at the beginning of the course. If you are prevented from attending due to health reasons, the examination fee will be refunded to you upon presentation of a medical certificate, minus a cancellation fee of 80.00€.
You will receive the examination result and the examination certificate automatically by e-mail approximately 5-6 weeks after the examination. The examination is corrected at the telc Institute in Frankfurt, so that Sprachschule Aktiv Köln has no influence on the correction time required and accepts no liability.
We will contact you automatically when the result is available! If you wish, we can then send you the certificate by post.
Individual dates
You are welcome to send us your preferred date for a separate telc examination. We will then check whether we have the minimum number of participants for an unscheduled examination and whether we can hold the examination on your preferred date, or we will make you a separate offer to hold the examination. In urgent cases, we can also arrange a private examination just for you.
Create the prerequisites for successful studies now
Studying in Bonn is demanding and almost impossible if you do not speak perfect German. Register today for a German course at Sprachschule Aktiv in Bonn and create the prerequisites for successful studies.