If you work in care or nursing in Switzerland, you may need to prove your German at a set level. The exam for this is telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege, built around the German you use in a care and nursing setting. It is graded so you can pass at either the B1 or the B2 level. It shows employers and the authorities that you can understand and be understood by patients, colleagues, and other staff. Whether you need it, and at which level, is set by your employer or the body you register with, so check the exact requirement with them first.
Who is this exam for?
This exam is for care and nursing staff. In Switzerland, clear communication matters for working safely with patients and colleagues, and this certificate may be needed to obtain or keep a professional licence. Because the rules depend on your role and your canton, confirm with your employer or licensing body whether it applies to you.
When can I take my exam?
You can choose any day that you wish, Monday to Friday. It is required by telc to register at least 17 days before the day of the exam.
What does the exam cover?
The exam focuses on the German you actually use at work, in both speaking and writing, inside a care setting. That means understanding patients, giving and gathering accurate information, talking about treatment, and dealing with concerns. It tests the level of German you need to do the job, not general small talk.
How much does the exam cost?
The telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege exam costs CHF 435. Fees can change, so confirm the current price when you book.
How to prepare in Zürich
We are an official telc exam centre in central Zürich, at Löwenstrasse 61, two minutes from the main station, so you can prepare for the exam and sit it in the same place. One-to-one preparation is built around you, from a minimum of five 60-minute lessons, from CHF 1100. Before we start, we check your current level with a short test, which you can also try for free with our online mock test. It comes with a money-back guarantee: if you attend all the lessons we agree, complete your homework, and sit the exam on the agreed day, and you do not pass, we refund your preparation fees.
Common questions
How much does the telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege exam cost?
The exam costs CHF 435.
How many preparation lessons do I need?
One-to-one preparation starts at a minimum of five lessons of 60 minutes each, from CHF 1100. After a short level check, we tell you how many lessons we recommend.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, on one-to-one preparation, on the stated conditions.
When will my certificate arrive?
We do not mark the exams ourselves, so we cannot promise a date. Your telc certificate is sent to you by email, from telc.
Do I definitely need this exam?
That depends on your role, your employer, and your canton. Check the exact requirement, and the level you need, with your employer or the body you register with.
Ready to start? If you work in care or nursing and need your German certificate, get in touch. You can prepare for and sit the telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege exam with us at Löwenstrasse 61 in Zürich.