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: 04.10.2024
- Registration deadline: 05.09.2024
- 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: 11.10.2024
- Registration deadline: 12.09.2024
- 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 | ||||
- Exam date: 18.10.2024
- Registration deadline: 19.09.2024
- The exam has written and oral sections. The written part includes reading, listening, and language tasks, such as multiple-choice and matching. For writing and speaking, candidates respond to prompts (e.g., pictures) either in writing or verbally. In the oral section, they interact with both a partner and the examiner.
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| TELC A1 | subtest | number of parts | duration in minutes | additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | listening | 3 | approx. 20 min | no break |
| reading | 3 | 45 min | ||
| writing | 2 | |||
| Oral examination | speaking | 3 | approx. 15 min | usually 4 test takers |
| no preparation time | ||||
- Exam date: 25.10.2024
- Registration deadline: 26.09.2024
- The exam has written and oral sections. The written part includes reading, listening, and language tasks, such as multiple-choice and matching. For writing and speaking, candidates respond to prompts (e.g., pictures) either in writing or verbally. In the oral section, they interact with both a partner and the examiner.
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| TELC A2 | subtest | number of parts | duration in minutes | additional information |
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| Written examination | listening | 3 | approx. 20 min | no break |
| reading | 3 | 50 min | ||
| writing | 2 | |||
| Oral examination | speaking | 3 | approx. 15 min | usually 2 test takers |
| no 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.
The school's own method used by all of its teachers focuses on pronunciation as well as on the vocabulary and grammar needed to be able to communicate within days of starting a course. This is further emphasized by the small size of the groups and the possibility of attending individual lessons, both of which allow the students' needs to be met. Working here is one of the best decisions I have made in my life so far. If you want or need to learn a language, this really is the place to go.
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.
I had a German A1 course in Vox, with Yelyzaveta Berezovska as a teacher. I am very satisfied with Elly's teaching approach. She was paying attention to each student's progress and helped us overcome the difficulties that we had with the material. The classes were structured well with short repetitions of the previously learned material, then learning new material, summarising what we had learned at the end of each class, and setting homework assignments. Besides following the workbook, there were a lot of interactive exercises that Elly had prepared herself, that challenged us to practice what we had learned. Also a lot of out of the book homework in addition. I had the feeling that I was progressing after each class. The workbook "Sprachniveau A1+ Begegnungen, Deutsch als Fremdsprache" by Anne Buscha and Szilvia Szita we used in the class was structured and thought through extremely well. What I like about the school is that there is an option to visit the classes online. This is really convenient not to miss classes when traveling. The online courses worked surprisingly well, as the school classrooms are equipped for online teaching as well and Elly was making sure that you feel like you are really in the classroom. The team in Vox was really collaborative and helpful. The location of the school on Central was very convenient.
Great teachers, small groups which is great for learning.
(Translated by Google) I attended an exam preparation course with Tatiana at VOX. The course was super structured and well organized. I was able to learn a lot in a short time. The teacher immediately recognized my strengths and weaknesses and adapted the course content to them. I would say it is one of the best courses I have taken so far and I would definitely recommend the school to everyone. (Original) Ich habe bei VOX einen Prüfungsvorbereitungs-Kurs bei Tatiana besucht. Der Kurs war super strukturiert und gut organisiert. Ich konnte in kurzer Zeit sehr viel lernen. Die Lehrerin erkannte meine Stärken und Schwächen sofort und passte die Kursinhalte auch an diese an. Ich würde sagen, es ist einer der besten Kurse, den ich bisher besucht habe und ich kann die Schule auf jeden Fall jedem empfehlen.
(Translated by Google) At the Vox school they helped me a lot with my German. You gave me very good grammatical explanations. They have an intensive way of teaching, but the results are very good. I hope that I can continue learning with the Vox School. 💪🏻 (Original) In der Vox-Schule haben sie mir sehr mit meinem Deutsch geholfen. Sie haben mir sehr gute grammatikalische Erklärungen gegeben. Sie haben eine intensive Art zu unterrichten, aber die Ergebnisse sind sehr gut. Ich hoffe , dass ich mit der Vox Schule weiter lernen kann. 💪🏻
(Translated by Google) It is a great pleasure for me to work with Yves. His knowledge and ability to answer any questions gives me confidence. I am now motivated again to learn German. Thank you very much, Yves. (Original) Es ist mir eine grosse Freude, mit Yves zu arbeiten. Sein Wissen und seine Fähigkeit, alle Fragen zu beantworten, geben mir Selbstvertrauen. Ich bin jetzt wieder motiviert, Deutsch zu lernen. Vielen Dank, Yves.
I'm currently learning German faster than I thought possible. I'm very impressed with Mr. Botchkarev's method, very systematic and oriented towards practical application.
It is a nice language school. Teachers are professional and care students and their needs. The program is well planned as a student’s level. One of my friends strongly recommended me here and I will do as well. I am improving a lot here.
Centrally located, and flexible hours. Classes with my teacher, Isabelle Wegmüller, are highly engaging, and I feel like my German is slowly taking shape
(Translated by Google) I really like VOX!😍Especially our teacher - Priska!🫶🏻 You can learn a new language very easily in this school because there are not only rules to learn, but also a lot of speaking practice. After 2 months I can feel comfortable speaking German with native speakers. Every class is super interesting and insightful because we discuss many entertaining topics and learn many new things about the language. I'm very happy with VOX🙏🏽 (Original) VOX gefällt mir wirklich sehr!😍Besonders unsere Lehrerin - Priska!🫶🏻 Mann kann in dieser Schule sehr einfach eine neue Sprache lernen, weil es nicht nur Regeln lernen gibt, aber viel Sprechübungen. Nach 2 Monaten kann ich mich wohl fühlen, wenn ich Deutsch mit Muttersprachlern spreche. Jeder Unterricht ist mega interessant und aufschlussreich, weil wir viele unterhaltende Themen diskutieren und viele neue über die Sprache lernen. Ich bin ja sehr zufrieden mit VOX🙏🏽
Probably, the best language school in Zurich. I'm happy to share, that I passed my CAE with a C1 level! With Tatiana we have improved my English knowledge from B1 to C1 in 9 months. Great teacher and a great place. Highly recommend!
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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.
