Exams

Master German Language

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
(CEFR)

CEFR is a framework of reference for teachers and institutions, which intends to make it easier to set learning objectives, make achievements comparable across languages and national educational systems, and facilitate meaningful, learner-oriented progression.

Basic User

A1

Break through

A2

Waystage

Independent User

B1 Threshold

Threshold

Can understand familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.
Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.
Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2

Vantage

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on technical discussions in their field of specialisation.
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue.

Proficient User

C1

Advanced

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
Can express themself fluently and spontaneously. Can use language flexibly for social, academic and professional purposes.
Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

C2

Mastery

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read.
Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

GOETHE EXAM

The Goethe-Institut offers German exams worldwide for adults and young learners at levels A1-C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The certificate is valued worldwide as internationally recognized proof of language knowledge for visa procedures, professional recognition or registration at a university. Goethe-Institut conducts examinations every month for all levels from A1-C2

TELC

Whether for professional purposes, university entrance or visa requirements, telc language certificates open doors and are recognised by universities, companies and state agencies throughout the German-speaking world, as well as internationally. Do you want to work in the medical field? Do you need a residence permit? Do you want to work internationally? For all these needs, telc has a suitable language certificate at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). telc provides a secure and objective means of demonstrating your linguistic competence.

TELC Exam Structure

Listening	Writing	Reading	Speaking
Listening Crux	Writing Formal Letter	Reading Crux Reading Detail Selective Reading	Interaction between 2-3 Candidates
Listening for Detail	Multiple Choice Questions		Self Introduction/ Presentation 90 Seconds
Selective Reading		Complete Text	Discusion

Total 3 Tasks	Total 1 Task	Total 3 Tasks	Total 2-3 Tasks
Total of 3 sections : 225 Marks			75 Marks