TELC
The VOX Language School is a certified TELC examination center. We offer both group and individual lessons to prepare you as best as possible for the TELC exams, which you can take directly with us.
TELC certificates are required for integration and residence permits (A1, A2, B1), obtaining Swiss citizenship (B1), professional activities (B1, B2), access to universities (C1), and recognition of foreign diplomas (B2, C1).
Exam preparation
Our highly qualified teachers have a university background in linguistics and experience in the preparation for TELC language exams. Their expertise and experience ensure support for your success in language exams. Preparation is offered both in group courses and in individual lessons.
- Exam date: 19.03.2026
- Registration deadline: 18.02.2026
- The examination comprises both written and oral components. During the receptive phase, candidates engage in reading, listening, and language comprehension tasks, which may involve multiple-choice questions or matching exercises. In the productive phase, candidates demonstrate their writing and speaking abilities by responding to prompts and expressing themselves either in writing or verbally. During the oral examination, emphasis is placed on direct interaction between the candidates.
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| TELC C1 | subtest | number of parts | duration in minutes | additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | reading | 3 | 90 min | 20 min break |
| language elements | 1 | |||
| listening | 3 | approx. 40 min | ||
| writing | 1 | 70 min | ||
| Oral examination | speaking | 3 | approx. 15 min | pair examination |
| 20 min preparation time | ||||
- Exam date: 26.03.2026
- Registration deadline: 25.02.2026
- The examination is divided into two parts: a written section and an oral section. Candidates are required to perform tasks that encompass all skills. The receptive component involves reading, listening, and language comprehension. Tasks may include multiple-choice questions or matching exercises. In the productive segment, which includes writing and speaking, candidates respond to prompts and express themselves either in written form or orally. During the oral examination, the emphasis is on direct interaction between candidates.
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| TELC C2 | subtest | number of parts | duration in minutes | additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | reading | 3 | 80 min | 20 min break |
| listening and writing | 1 | 60 min | ||
| writing | 1 | 90 min | ||
| Oral examination | speaking | 3 | approx. 15 min | 1 participant |
| 20 min preparation time | ||||
If you didn't find any exam in the exams list, please fill out our non binding inquiry form, we might still be able to provide an exam for you.
Very profissional staff and teachers. The classes are fun and the pace is just right.
My teacher Joline was extremely professional, well prepared and attentive to all my needs. I recommend to each person who wants to improve their language skill to apply to VOX
Thank you Vox Sprachschule for handling all my enquiries promptly and professionally. I have really enjoyed my online German lessons with Valentina. The lessons are always fun, the content relevant and the grammar has been so clearly explained and summarised!
(Translated by Google) Mark Di Grazia – My Recommendation I would like to express my deep appreciation for Mark Di Grazia. Thanks to his clear explanations, patience, and motivating teaching methods, I was able to successfully pass the B1 exam. He engages with each learner and creates an atmosphere where you feel confident and comfortable speaking. I'm already looking forward to preparing for B2 with him! Best regards, Mateusz Gradomski (Original) Mark Di Grazia – meine Empfehlung Ich möchte meine tiefe Wertschätzung für Mark Di Grazia zum Ausdruck bringen. Dank seiner klaren Erklärungen, Geduld und motivierenden Unterrichtsmethoden konnte ich die B1-Prüfung erfolgreich bestehen. Er geht auf jeden Lernenden ein und schafft eine Atmosphäre, in der man sich sicher fühlt und gern spricht. Ich freue mich schon auf die Vorbereitung für B2 mit ihm! Mit herzlichen Grüßen, Mateusz Gradomski
(Translated by Google) I participated in the online intensive German course at level C1 and am completely satisfied with my experience at the Vox language school. Communication with the office was always friendly, quick, and very helpful. The teacher was not only very competent but also always available. The intensive course consists of three 120-minute lessons per week, but students are expected to dedicate plenty of time to studying between lessons. In class, grammar rules are reviewed, reading and listening comprehension exercises are conducted, and pronunciation is improved. The teacher assigns written or oral tasks to the whole class, but if someone is having significant difficulties with certain topics, they also receive individual assistance. Written work is corrected every time, which is very helpful in preparing for the written part of the exam. (Original) Ich habe an dem Online-Intensiv-Deutschkurs Niveau C1 teilgenommen und bin mit meiner Erfahrung bei der Vox-Sprachschule voll und ganz zufrieden. Die Kommunikation mit dem Sekretariat war immer freundlich, schnell und sehr hilfreich. Die Lehrerin war nicht nur sehr kompetent, sondern immer verfügbar. Beim Intensivkurs gibt es 3 Unterrichtsstunden à 120 Minuten pro Woche, aber die Studentinnen/Studenten sollen viele Lernstunden zwischen den Unterrichtsstunden einplanen. Im Unterricht werden die Grammatikregeln wiederholt, Übungen zum Textverständnis und Hörverständnis durchgeführt und die Aussprache verbessert. Die Lehrerin vergibt jeweils schriftliche oder mündliche Aufgaben für die ganze Klasse, aber, wenn Man große Schwierigkeiten mit bestimmten Themen hat, wird ihm auch bei einzelnen Aufgaben geholfen. Die schriftlichen Arbeiten werden auch jedes Mal korrigiert und das hilft sehr bei der Vorbereitung auf den schriftlichen Teil der Prüfung.
I was taking individual classes and I had good teacher during the training. More focus on practical learning vs. overkill with grammar.
(Translated by Google) I'm very satisfied with the Vox language school. I chose a German C2 online course, and everything went smoothly. My teacher, Isabel, is very professional and friendly, and learning German with her was a lot of fun, so I'd love to continue with this course. I definitely recommend the Vox language school! (Original) Ich bin mit der Vox Sprachschule sehr zufrieden. Ich habe mich für ein Deutsch C2 Onlinekurs entschieden, und alles lief reibungslos . Meine Lehrerin Isabel ist sehr professionell, sympathisch und es hat auch viel Spass gemacht mit ihr Deutsch zu lernen, so, dass ich am liebsten diesen Kurs weiter machen würde. Die Vox Sprachschule ist auf jeden Fall Empfehlungswert !
VOX is not the cheapest language school in Zurich, but the quality makes it worth the price. The teachers (such as Joline) are well-qualified and kind, and the small class size and mindful composition is much appreciated. Their administration has also been swiftly responsive to any scheduling or other issues raised.
Great experience and amazing quality of teaching. I had the opportunity to follow A2-level lessons for German with Cristina Kaiser. I was amazed by her detailed knowledge of the Language, desire to share it, and ability to make the subject and material stimulating and interesting.
Great experience. Teachers are way above any expectation and teaching method is simple effective. Merci
(Translated by Google) I really like the Swiss German course at Vox with Nataly. The usual dull memorization and processing of tasks according to textbooks is completely eliminated. Rather, emphasis is placed on daily application and Nataly pays great attention to pronunciation and includes appropriate teaching materials and exercise variants depending on individual difficulties. It's a class that's fun and where I feel like I'm in good hands. I would be happy to recommend the Vox language school. (Original) Der schweizerdeutsch Kurs bei Vox mit Nataly gefällt mir sehr. Das übliche stumpfe Auswendiglernen und Bearbeiten von Aufgaben nach Lehrbuch entfällt völlig. Vielmehr wird Wert auf die tägliche Anwendung gelegt und da achtet Nataly sehr auf die Aussprache und bindet je nach individuellen Schwierigkeiten entsprechende Lehrunterlagen und Übungsvarianten ein. Es ist ein Unterricht, der Spass macht und wo ich mich gut aufgehoben fühle. Gerne empfehle ich die Vox Sprachenschule weiter.
Deutsch A1 Online Very good school for learning. Easy selection of course. Timely communication and atleast bilingual teachers. My teacher Ms. Nora is absolutely great. Has been understanding and flexible with the classes.
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Languages
For every language we teach at VOX-Sprachschule, we focus on speaking, as it is the most natural form of communication. Many people concentrate on writing and reading, which prevents them from feeling like they are making progress in their target language. We try to approach this learning process differently: when you train yourself to speak first, grammar simply becomes a tool to support you in your language-learning journey. Reading and writing should come naturally, while speaking needs to be practiced at least 15 minutes a day.
