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: 15.11.2024
- Registration deadline: 17.10.2024
- 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: 22.11.2024
- Registration deadline: 24.10.2024
- 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: 29.11.2024
- Registration deadline: 31.10.2024
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
(Translated by Google) Very happy with the courses taken at VOX Sprachschule. Friendly and professional teacher. Classes in small groups. I recommend. (Original) Très content des cours effectués auprès de VOX Sprachschule. Professeure sympa et professionnelle. Cours en petits groupes. Je recommande.
i am very satisfied with their services. Professional approach of the teacher Alexander resulted in first fluent German conversations! I will continue my journey to the next level.
(Translated by Google) Super well done! (Original) Super gut gemacht!
(Translated by Google) I am very satisfied with the school's performance and can only recommend it. I had the opportunity to work with Isabelle Wegmüller and Isabel Paraguassu, with whom I learned a lot and made progress. The school's administrative team is committed, attentive and flexible. That was perfect! (Original) Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit den Leistungen der Schule und kann sie nur empfehlen. Ich hatte die Gelegenheit, mit Isabelle Wegmüller und Isabel Paraguassu zu arbeiten, mit denen ich viel gelernt und Fortschritte gemacht habe. Das Verwaltungsteam der Schule ist engagiert, aufmerksam und flexibel. Das war perfekt !
I am currently in A2 German with the amazing Isabelle. She is a great teacher with great teaching technics and amazing personality. All of us in the group really vibe with her and learn with pleasure and smiles. My German has improved drastically and I am more confident to speak now. VOX Sprachschule is the best choice one can make for learning a language.
It was a wonderful experience!
VOX-Sprachschule is top notch. My teacher, Alexander, is always able to answer my questions. His expertise in languages and teaching really shows. Unlike other German courses I've attended, I really enjoyed and looked forward to this one 2x per week. The lessons and homework kept me motivated. The flexibility and personalized learning objectives of the individual lessons was really worth the extra cost for me. I've signed up to take the course again. I would recommend this course to anyone that is serious about learning one of the languages they offer.
I am very pleased with this school as well as Juliana Müller, she is wonderful, the best teacher possible.
(Translated by Google) The VOX language school in Winterthur is a very professional language school with very competent, motivated language teachers. I think that you can only benefit from the VOX language school! (Original) Die VOX-Sprachschule in Winterthur, ist eine sehr professionelle mit sehr kompetenten, motivierten Sprachlehrern tätige Sprachschule. Ich finde, dass man von der VOX-Sprachschule nur profitieren kann!
I initially selected VOX from among a handful of recommended language schools in Zurich because of its broad course offering. But I’ve stayed with VOX because of my incredible teacher, Isabelle. She took me from having absolutely zero knowledge of the German language to passing my A1 exam (which I needed as a condition of my visa to remain in Switzerland) in three months during our small group A1 course (which covered all of A1 and included supplementary test prep material). After completing this group course, I have continued taking individual lessons with Isabelle, completing A2, and am currently working through B1. I would highly recommend VOX, especially Isabelle – she is incredibly professional, has a very effective teaching method, and is patient but also knows when to push you ahead.
VOX in general is very well organized and professional. The Zürich location is convenient near the main train station. My teacher Miriam is a wonderful instructor and I can see that she is planning the lessons around what I understand vs. what I need to work on more. She gives the lessons in 100% German and makes everything very clear, explaining in English only if I really don't understand something. I also appreciate that she asks me what I'd prefer to learn about, helps me with pronunciation, recommends videos to watch and books to read, and she has created special worksheets just for me. I could not imagine a better instructor.
Great experience. Anna is a very thoughtful teacher .Her lessons were engaging, useful, and she was very patient.Always encouraging her students to try. I would 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.
