telc exam preparation · Zurich

telc Exam Preparation in Zurich

Structured German exam preparation in Zurich and online, with English onboarding if you need it.

A group course of max. 5 for learners who have largely reached their target level, and private lessons on every level from A2 to C2, including telc Beruf, Medizin and Hochschule. The exam and the practice are in German; your orientation and learning strategy can be in English.

Sandra Orzel, licensed telc examiner
Personally prepared
Sandra Orzel
Course leader · licensed telc examiner (Deutsch A1 to C2)

You don't just prepare somewhere: you train with an examiner. As a licensed telc examiner, I know every exam format from A1 to C2 first-hand and show you exactly what the exam rewards, in a small group or one to one.

Licensed telc examiner Deutsch A1 to C2EUROLTA language didacticianfide-trainedCertified vocational trainer, Canton Zurich
In short

telc exam preparation in Zurich at Bildung und Entwicklung Schweiz® comes in two forms, led by a licensed telc examiner: a group course of max. 5 for learners who have largely reached their target level (CHF 450 for 8 lessons, CHF 315 with KulturLegi, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Zurich or online), and private lessons on every level from A2 to C2 (CHF 90 per 45 minutes, online or in Zurich). Exam registration runs through us. English onboarding is available; the lessons are in German.

Why learners choose us

Small groups of max. 5: real speaking time, not a lecture hall.
Private lessons on every level from A2 to C2, online or in Zurich, at a time that suits you.
Led by a licensed telc examiner (Deutsch A1 to C2): you prepare from the examiner's side of the table.
Exam-focused: every lesson trains the actual telc task types, not generic German.
Structured path with a free placement test before you start.
Individual written and spoken feedback on every mock task.

Who this preparation is for

  • Expats and internationals in Zurich who need a recognised German certificate.
  • Professionals who need German proof for work, a diploma recognition or an employer requirement.
  • Learners preparing for telc Deutsch B1 or B2, or for telc Beruf, Medizin or Hochschule.
  • People who need a language certificate for residence, naturalisation or studies.
  • Group course: learners who have largely reached their target level. Private lessons: everyone else.

What you will practise

Reading: understanding texts and matching information quickly.
Listening: dialogues, announcements and short talks under exam conditions.
Writing: letters, messages and structured opinions, with correction.
Speaking: contact phase, talking about a topic, planning together with a partner.
Language elements: the grammar and vocabulary that telc actually tests.
Mock exams, timing and exam strategy so the test day feels familiar.

One honest note about language

The telc exam is a German exam, so the preparation is conducted mainly in German: that is exactly what gets you ready. What can be in English is the part that often holds people back: your first orientation, the explanation of the exam format and your personal learning strategy. So you always understand the plan, even before your German is fully there.

Course formats

Group course, Zurich or online

CHF 450 for 8 lessons of 45 minutes in 4 sessions over two weeks, on Tuesdays and Thursdays: 18:00 to 19:30 at Leutschenbachstrasse 95, 8050 Zürich, or 20:00 to 21:30 online. Maximum 5 participants. For learners who have largely reached the level of their telc exam.

Private lessons

CHF 90 per lesson of 45 minutes, one to one, online or in Zurich, at times we agree with you. For every level from A2 to C2 and for telc Beruf, Medizin and Hochschule: when your target level is not there yet, your exam is close, one part is missing or you face a second attempt.

In-company for teams

telc preparation delivered at your company for employees who need a German certificate, scheduled around your operations.

Price

Group course: CHF 450 for 8 lessons of 45 minutes (CHF 56.25 per lesson), CHF 315 with a KulturLegi (30% off, Caritas Switzerland). Private lesson: CHF 90 per 45 minutes. The telc exam fee (usually around CHF 200 to 280) is charged separately, plus a CHF 35 handling fee when you register through us.

Why Bildung und Entwicklung Schweiz®

  • telc exam dates in Zurich and Aarau: we handle your exam registration, so preparation and sign-up come from one hand.
  • Taught by Sandra Orzel, telc examiner for Deutsch A1 to C2 (including Hochschule and Medizin), EUROLTA-qualified, fide-trained and a certified vocational trainer in Canton Zurich.
  • A clear, exam-oriented structure instead of open-ended lessons.
  • Honest placement first: we tell you if you are ready for the group course or should start with private lessons.
  • Human, personal support: small groups or one to one, real feedback, a named teacher.
  • A central Zurich location plus fully online options.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Your onboarding, course explanation and learning strategy can be given in English so you know exactly how the exam works and how we will prepare you. The lessons themselves are mainly in German, because you are training for a German exam and need to practise in the target language.

No. telc Deutsch is a German-language exam: reading, listening, writing and speaking are all in German. We use English only to orient you at the start; the preparation then trains you in German so you are ready for the real test.

Yes. telc Deutsch B1 is one of the most common certificates for residence and naturalisation in Switzerland. We prepare you specifically for the B1 task types in reading, listening, writing and speaking, with mock exams and feedback.

Yes. telc Deutsch B2 is often required for qualified jobs, universities of applied sciences and healthcare professions. We train the more demanding B2 tasks and exam strategy so the step up from B1 is manageable.

If you have largely reached the level of your telc exam and the four session dates suit you, take the group course: it is the lowest price per lesson. Choose private lessons (CHF 90 per 45 minutes) if your target level is not there yet, your exam is close and no course date fits, you need one specific part or you prefer to learn alone.

Yes. The group course runs online on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 20:00, and private lessons are available online as well as in person in Zurich.

Yes. A private telc lesson costs CHF 90 for 45 minutes, on every level from A2 to C2 and for telc Beruf, Medizin and Hochschule, online or in Zurich, at a time we agree with you. Each lesson is built around your target exam, your schedule and the task types you find most difficult.

Our group course is 8 lessons over two weeks. The right lead time depends on how close you already are to your target level. We recommend a free placement test first so your preparation starts at the right point.

For the group course, yes: it works best when you have already largely reached your target level, for example with a completed course at that level. If you are not there yet, private lessons start where you are today. If you are unsure, take our free placement test.

Absolutely. A telc exam has a written part (reading, language elements, listening, writing, around 2.5 hours) and a short oral part (around 15 minutes). You pass when you reach at least 60% in each part. On B1 and B2 the parts can be taken separately. We walk you through all of this, in English if you like.

The group course costs CHF 450 for 8 lessons of 45 minutes (CHF 56.25 per lesson); with a KulturLegi (Caritas) you pay CHF 315. A private lesson costs CHF 90 for 45 minutes. The telc exam fee (usually around CHF 200 to 280) is charged separately, plus a CHF 35 handling fee when you register through us.

At Leutschenbachstrasse 95, 8050 Zürich (district 11, near Oerlikon and Glattpark), and online by video call. For companies, we can also come to your premises.

Yes. We deliver telc preparation in-company for teams who need a German certificate, scheduled around your operations. Get in touch and we will design the right format with you.

Ready to prepare for your telc exam in Zurich?

Tell us your target exam and date, and we will help you choose the right format: the group course if your level is largely there, or private lessons for everyone else. We explain everything in English first, then prepare you in German.

Bildung und Entwicklung Schweiz® · Leutschenbachstrasse 95, 8050 Zürich · +41 44 241 17 17 · info@bildungundentwicklung.ch