telc Exam Preparation in Zurich

Small group in Zurich

8 lessons of 45 minutes over two weeks (4 sessions), evenings from 17:30 or 19:00. Maximum 5 participants at Leutschenbachstrasse 95, 8050 Zürich.

Online across Switzerland

The same structured preparation by video call, wherever you are in Switzerland. Ideal if you work full-time or live outside the city.

Private lessons

One-to-one preparation built entirely around your target level, your timeline and the task types you find hardest.

In-company for teams

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

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.

Yes. The same structured preparation is available online by video call across Switzerland, as well as in person in Zurich. Hybrid combinations are possible.

Yes. Private one-to-one preparation is available and is built entirely around your target level, your schedule and the task types you find most difficult.

Our standard 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.

Yes. telc preparation works best when you have already reached, or are close to, your target level. If you are unsure, take our free placement test and we will tell you honestly whether you are exam-ready or should deepen first.

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 telc preparation course costs CHF 450 for 8 lessons of 45 minutes (CHF 56.25 per lesson). With a KulturLegi (Caritas) you receive 30% off and pay CHF 315. The telc exam fee is charged separately by the examination centre.

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.