A1 and A2 are the first two telc German levels, and for many people they are the first official German certificate they earn. A1 shows you can use simple, everyday phrases. A2 shows you can handle short, routine situations. Both are recognised telc certificates, and each exam has four parts: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Which level you need, and what for, is set by the school, employer, or authority asking for it, so check the exact requirement with them.
What A1 and A2 mean
A1 is the starting level: you can introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, and use basic phrases for everyday needs. A2 is the next step up: you can deal with short, routine tasks, describe your background in simple terms, and manage simple exchanges at the shops, at work, or with neighbours.
What is in the exam?
Each exam has four parts: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. You choose your exam date from Monday to Friday. There is no minimum age for telc, so anyone can sit the level they need.
How much do the A1 and A2 exams cost?
Both the A1 and the A2 exam cost CHF 185. Fees can change, so confirm the current price when you book.
How to prepare in Zürich
If you are starting from zero, you take a beginner course first to build the language, then prepare for the exam. This order gives you the best chance of passing, because the exam checks a level you have already studied.
We are an official telc and fide exam centre in central Zürich, at Löwenstrasse 61, two minutes from the main station, so you can prepare and sit the exam in one place. One-to-one preparation is built around you and 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 A1 or A2 exam cost?
Each exam costs CHF 185.
What is the difference between A1 and A2?
A1 is the first level, for simple everyday phrases. A2 is the next step, for short routine tasks and simple everyday situations.
Can I take the exam as a complete beginner?
You take a beginner course first to reach the level, then prepare for the exam. We check your level with a short test before you start.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, on one-to-one preparation, on the stated conditions.
Ready to start? Get in touch, and you can prepare for and sit your telc A1 or A2 exam with us at Löwenstrasse 61 in Zürich.