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telc Deutsch B1 cost - why the price differs between centres

telc Deutsch B1 typically costs between €130 and €200 in Germany, and the price is set by each licensed exam centre rather than by telc, so it varies within the same city.

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Typical range
€130-200
Set by
the exam centre, not telc
Resit of one part
usually cheaper than the full exam

What you actually pay

telc licenses independent exam centres and does not publish a national price. Each centre sets its own fee, which is why the answer to "what does it cost" is a range rather than a number.

In Germany, €130 to €200 covers most cases. Public adult education centres (Volkshochschulen) tend to sit at the lower end; private language schools at the upper. Outside Germany the spread is wider, because the fee reflects local costs.

The fee normally includes both the written and oral parts, and one certificate. It does not normally include a preparation course, exam practice material, or a replacement certificate later.

Before you book

Two things are worth checking, because they cost nothing to ask and can save the whole fee:

Compare centres in your city. They differ by more than people expect, and the exam is identical - the certificate does not record where you sat it.

Ask whether the fee can be covered. If you are in a BAMF integration course, the final exam is normally paid for. Jobcenter and Agentur für Arbeit fund exams in certain cases, as do some employers, particularly where the certificate is a job requirement. Approval before booking is far easier than reimbursement after.

Resits

If you pass one part and fail the other, most centres let you repeat just the failed part at a reduced fee, provided you do so within a year at the same centre. If both parts failed, you pay the full fee again.

This is the practical argument for a full simulation before booking: the cost of finding out you were not ready is one exam fee, and a simulation that scores the written and oral halves separately tells you which of the two thresholds you are short of.

Fees change and vary by centre. The figures here are indicative - confirm the current price with the centre you intend to book.

Frequently asked questions

How much does telc Deutsch B1 cost?

Roughly €130 to €200 in Germany. telc licenses independent exam centres and each sets its own fee, so two centres in the same city can differ by €50 or more. Prices outside Germany vary more widely.

Why is the price different at every centre?

telc does not set a retail price. Licensed centres - adult education centres, language schools, integration course providers - set their own, covering room hire, examiner fees and administration. Public adult education centres are often cheaper than private schools.

Is a resit cheaper than the full exam?

Usually yes, if you are repeating only the part you failed. Centres commonly charge a reduced fee for a single part. A full resit costs the full price again.

Can the exam fee be paid for me?

Sometimes. If you attend a BAMF integration course, the final exam is typically covered. Jobcenter, Agentur für Arbeit and some employers also fund exams in specific circumstances. Ask before paying yourself - reimbursement afterwards is harder than approval beforehand.

Practise for telc Deutsch B1

Sit a full simulation under exam timing and see exactly where your points go.

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