B2 is an upper level of German. At B2 you can speak fluently on a wide range of topics, follow more detailed language, and hold your own in a professional setting. A telc B2 certificate is official proof of that level, and it is often asked for at work. As always, the exact level you need is set by the employer or institution asking for it, so check with them.
What is in the telc B2 exam?
The exam has four parts: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. It checks that you can understand and use German confidently in work and study. In Italk you can choose your exam date from Monday to Friday.
B2 for healthcare work
B2 German is also used by healthcare professionals. Some clinics ask for a general telc B2 certificate, while others accept the telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege, a specialist exam built around the German used in care and nursing, which you can pass at either the B1 or the B2 level. The exact requirement is set by your employer or licensing body, so check with them which certificate they accept.
How much does the telc B2 exam cost?
The telc B2 exam costs CHF 325. The specialist 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 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 B2 exam cost?
The exam costs CHF 325. The telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege exam costs CHF 435.
How can I register?
You can register 17 days before the exam´s date on our website telc exam registration or in our office.
What days are available to sit the exam?
You can choose a date Monday to Friday.
What level is B2?
B2 is an upper level. You can speak fluently on a wide range of topics and follow more detailed language.
Is there a special B2 exam for healthcare?
Some clinics accept a general telc B2, others ask for the telc Deutsch B1-B2 Pflege, which you can pass at B1 or B2. Check with your employer which one they accept.
When will I get my result?
We do not mark the exams ourselves, so we cannot promise a date. Your certificate is sent to you by email, from telc.
Ready to prepare? If you are working towards telc B2, get in touch. You can prepare for and sit your exam with us at Löwenstrasse 61 in Zürich.