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Find my exam| Exam | Level | Duration | Best for | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| telc A1 | A1 | About 70 minutes | Learners proving basic everyday German | Usually 60% overall |
| telc A2 | A2 | About 90 minutes | Learners moving from basic to independent German | Usually 60% overall |
| telc B1 | B1 | About 170 minutes plus oral exam | Integration learners and adults who need a practical B1 certificate | Usually 60% in written and oral modules |
| telc B2 | B2 | About 180 minutes plus oral exam | Professionals and learners who need independent workplace German | Usually 60% per module |
| telc C1 | C1 | About 210 minutes plus oral exam | Advanced candidates preparing for study or professional settings | Usually 60% per module |
| Goethe A1 | A1 | About 65 minutes | Learners who need a widely recognized entry-level German certificate | Usually 60 points out of 100 |
| Goethe A2 | A2 | About 90 minutes | Learners consolidating everyday German before B1 | Usually 60 points out of 100 |
| Goethe B1 | B1 | About 165 minutes plus speaking | Learners who want a modular, internationally known B1 certificate | Usually 60 points per module |
| Goethe B2 | B2 | About 190 minutes plus speaking | Candidates who need advanced independent German | Usually 60 points per module |
| Goethe C1 | C1 | About 210 minutes plus speaking | Learners preparing for university or high-level professional communication | Usually 60 points per module |
| Goethe C2 | C2 | About 270 minutes plus speaking | Candidates proving near-native mastery | Usually 60 points per module |
| DTZ | A2/B1 | About 100 minutes plus speaking | Integration-course learners in Germany | Result is commonly reported as A2 or B1 |
| ZD B1 | B1 | About 170 minutes plus speaking | Learners comparing older B1 certificate references with current exams | Usually 60% overall or module-specific depending on provider |
| TestDaF | — | About 3 hours plus speaking module | University applicants who need academic German certification | Universities often require TDN 4 in all sections |
| ÖSD B1 | B1 | About 180 minutes plus speaking | Learners in Austria or learners whose authority requests ÖSD | Usually 60% per module |
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German integration path
From scattered B1 practice to a clear telc B1 plan
Learner: Integration-course learner in Berlin
Exam goal: telc Deutsch B1 or DTZ
The learner knows a B1 certificate matters, but is unsure whether to focus on telc B1, DTZ, or Goethe B1. Writing letters and Sprachbausteine are the biggest risks.
“I do not need more unfocused exercises. I need to know whether my B1 letter would pass.”
The preparation becomes concrete: fewer unfocused grammar exercises, more targeted work on the exact B1 tasks that affect the result.
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