The cost of a German exam depends on the exam and the level. Below is a clear guide to the fees for the telc and fide exams, and to how preparation is priced. Fees can change, so confirm the current price when you book.
telc exam fees
The telc fee depends on the level. As a guide, A1 and A2 cost CHF 185, B1 costs CHF 265, B2 costs CHF 325, and C1 costs CHF 375. The healthcare exam (B1-B2 Pflege) and the medicine exam (B2-C1 Medizin) each cost CHF 435.
fide test fees
The full fide test costs CHF 250. If you only need one part, the speaking part costs CHF 170 and the writing part costs CHF 120.
What preparation costs
Preparation is separate from the exam fee. One-to-one preparation is built around you and starts at CHF 900 for a minimum of five 60-minute lessons; telc and fide preparation cost the same. Healthcare preparation (B1-B2 Pflege) starts at CHF 1100 and medicine preparation (B2-C1 Medizin) at CHF 1250, each for a minimum of five lessons. All one-to-one preparation comes with a money-back guarantee, on the stated conditions.
For the fide test only, there is a group crash course at CHF 120 per module, or CHF 220 for the complete package covering both modules. It does not include the guarantee. There is no crash course for telc.
Common questions
How much is the telc B1 exam?
The telc B1 exam costs CHF 265. Other levels range from CHF 185 for A1 and A2 up to CHF 375 for C1, and the healthcare and medicine exams cost CHF 435 each.
How much is the fide test?
The full test costs CHF 250. The speaking part alone costs CHF 170, and the writing part alone costs CHF 120.
How much does preparation cost?
One-to-one telc or fide preparation starts at CHF 900 for a minimum of five lessons. Healthcare preparation starts at CHF 1100 and medicine preparation at CHF 1250, each for a minimum of five lessons.
Does preparation come with a guarantee?
One-to-one preparation comes with a money-back guarantee, on the stated conditions. The fide crash course does not.
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