Question 1

How is the telc A1 Deutsch-Prüfung structured?

Accepted Answer

Three written subtests plus an oral exam: Hören (~20 minutes, 15 items), Lesen + Schreiben combined block (45 minutes — 15 reading items and 2 writing tasks), and a paired oral exam (~15 minutes in groups of up to 4 candidates). Raw total is 60 points; this is multiplied by 1.66 to yield a 100-point final score. You need 60 or higher to pass — there is NO independent per-subtest threshold at A1.

Question 2

Is telc A1 the same as Goethe Start Deutsch 1?

Accepted Answer

Yes — telc A1 and Goethe Start Deutsch 1 are the same joint exam, co-developed by telc gGmbH and the Goethe-Institut. The format, item counts, and scoring are identical. The certificate name on your document depends on which provider you registered with, but the proficiency level and recognition (e.g. for German family-reunification visas) are equivalent.

Question 3

Does telc A1 have Sprachbausteine?

Accepted Answer

No. Sprachbausteine (the dedicated grammar/vocabulary subtest) only exists at telc B1 and B2. At A1, grammar and vocabulary are tested implicitly through the Lesen tasks (Richtig/Falsch on personal notes and Schilder) and the Schreiben Teil 1 form-fill. Drilling A1 word lists and basic sentence grammar in context is more useful than searching for a separate Sprachbausteine block.

Question 4

I need A1 for a German family-reunification visa — is telc A1 accepted?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The German Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) accepts both telc Deutsch A1 and Goethe Start Deutsch 1 as proof of the A1 language requirement for spouse-of-a-German-citizen and other family-reunification visa categories. The certificate must be issued within the last 12 months in most consulates — check your local German embassy guidance for the exact validity window.

Question 5

Can children take telc A1 or is it adults-only?

Accepted Answer

telc A1 is the adult version (Erwachsene). For learners aged 10–16, telc offers a separate format — telc Deutsch A1 Junior — with age-appropriate topics (school, hobbies, family) but the same A1 CEFR level. Both certificates are recognised at A1; pick the version that matches the candidate's age band.

Question 6

Is there an online or at-home version of telc A1?

Accepted Answer

No. telc A1 is administered exclusively in-person at licensed test centres. The oral exam is conducted face-to-face in groups of up to 4 candidates. Online or at-home administration is not currently approved for A1. Volkshochschulen (VHS) in Germany and accredited language schools abroad are the most common centres.

Question 7

How much does the telc A1 exam cost and how do I register?

Accepted Answer

Fees range €80–€130 depending on the centre and country. Register directly with a licensed telc test centre — there is no central online registration through telc gGmbH. Bring valid photo ID on the test day. Results are typically issued 4–6 weeks after the exam date.

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telc A1 Deutsch-Prüfung

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Worked sample questions 📚

Lesen (Reading)

Teil 1 — Richtig/Falsch on a personal note (5 items)

Teil 2 — Multiple choice 2-way: which ad fits? (5 items)

Teil 3 — Richtig/Falsch on Schilder (signs) (5 items)

Hören (Listening)

Schreiben (Writing)

Mock exams for other telc Deutsch levels

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Related resources

telc A2 Deutsch-Prüfung

telc B1 Deutsch-Prüfung

Goethe Start Deutsch 1

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