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: 14.05.2026
- Registration deadline: 14.04.2026
- 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 | ||||
- Exam date: 21.05.2026
- Registration deadline: 21.04.2026
- The exam involves both written and oral exams. The reading, listening, and language elements sections assess receptive skills using tasks such as multiple-choice questions and text matching. Writing and speaking tasks measure productive skills. In these sections, candidates respond to prompts, like questions or images, either in writing or verbally.
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| TELC B1 | subtest | number of parts | duration in minutes | additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | reading | 3 | 90 min | no break |
| language elements | 2 | |||
| listening | 3 | approx. 30 min | ||
| writing | 1 | 30 min | ||
| Oral examination | speaking | 3 | approx. 15 min | pair examination |
| 20 min preparation time | ||||
- Exam date: 28.05.2026
- Registration deadline: 28.04.2026
- Test takers engage in tasks that assess both receptive and productive skills. Receptive skills are evaluated through reading and listening comprehension tasks, along with a language elements section. These tasks include multiple-choice questions and text matching. Productive skills are assessed through written and oral tasks, where test takers respond to specific prompts in either written or spoken form. The vocabulary and topics are centered around everyday situations.
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| TELC B2 | subtest | number of parts | duration in minutes | additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | reading | 3 | 90 min | no break |
| language elements | 2 | |||
| listening | 3 | approx. 20 min | ||
| writing | 1 | 30 min | ||
| Oral examination | speaking | 3 | approx. 15 min | pair examination |
| 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.
(Translated by Google) As a teacher, I find teaching at VOX incredibly rewarding. Not only is the organization excellent, but the groups I've had the pleasure of teaching have always been very dynamic, motivated, and engaging. Overall, it's a superb learning environment. (Original) Als Lehrerin bereitet mir das Unterrichten bei VOX unglaubliche Freude. Nicht nur die Organisation ist top, sondern auch die Gruppen, welche ich unterrichten durfte, waren immer sehr dynamisch, motiviert und unterhaltsam. Im Grossen und Ganzen eine ausgezeichnete Lernatmosphäre.
The school is perfectly located for cars or public transport, the administration does their best to accommodate your preferences. My teacher is competent in teaching and also preparing and understanding the structure and grading for exams.
I enrolled in a German A2 individual lessons with Joline, and am very satisfied. I feel I made a lot of progress. The teacher is very flexible, kind and helpful! I strongly recommend this school!
I am finally learning grammar while also learning how to have some conversation apart from “Das Wetter ist gut”. I believe they have a good balance between grammar and conversation and a good pace. This was the second school I tried and I am learning a lot, but I would recommend having studied the very basics before.
Though the price is higher than many other schools, the smaller class sizes and high quality of teachers make it worth it! The course scheduling is flexible and fits my working schedule well. Each teacher is different but I have had only good experiences in my A2 and B1 courses. Teachers are happy to receive feedback to help you learn in the way that is best 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.
I enrolled in Intensive German class and it has been a good learning experience. Our teacher Ruben is great and teaches in a pace which is not too overwhelming as expected while learning a new language. I would highly recommend Ruben and Vox Sprachschule for learning German.
I had the chance to try two different German schools in Zurich, each with its own pricing and approach. Although both were good in their respective segments, I found Vox especially impressive for its pleasant learning environment and excellent facilities. From the start, I was supported by Maria, who made my onboarding smooth and welcoming. Later, I had the privilege of learning with Professor Alexander, who truly goes above and beyond for his students. He makes learning fun and engaging, adapting his methods to ensure everyone understands. What really stood out to me about this school is that you genuinely feel they care about their students and are not just running a business. For example, there were times I couldn’t attend class, and Alexander kindly offered one-on-one sessions to help me keep up with my classmates. Overall, I highly recommend Vox to anyone looking for a supportive, student-focused German learning experience in Zurich.
Very good experience with Vox, I have improved my German significantly thanks to the dedication of our teacher (Priska) and the smaller group setting was in particular very helpful!
(Translated by Google) When I started learning German in January of this year, I met a teacher who wasn't initially very happy with him. After a few hours with Maxi, I realized he had a different teaching style. He didn't stick to the examples in the book; he wanted to explain things to us more practically, so we would think about them. A very good teacher, but strict; it requires us to always be active. In other words, it's great for us students. I finished the B1 course with him. Thanks, Max. "I think the online lessons are good; you should offer them as a regular option. I would also like to take lessons from home in the future. I've seen many teachers and schools, and Olga is perfect for me. Olga looks at what we all need individually and adapts to our individual wishes, which is unique. Olga is very diligent and listens to our opinions." (Original) Als ich im Januar dieses Jahres anfing, Deutsch zu lernen, traf ich einen Lehrer, der anfangs nicht sehr zufrieden mit ihm war. Nach ein paar Stunden mit Maxi wurde mir klar, dass er eine andere Art zu unterrichten hatte. Er hielt sich nicht an die Beispiele im Buch, er wollte es uns praktischer erklären, damit wir darüber nachdenken. Ein sehr guter Lehrer, aber streng, es erfordert, dass wir immer aktiv sind. Mit anderen Worten, es ist großartig für uns Schüler. Ich habe den B1-Kurs mit ihm beendet. Danke Max. "Den Online- Unterricht finde ich gut, ihr solltet das im festen Angebot haben. Ich würde den Unterricht in Zukunft auch von zu Hause aus machen wollen. Ich habe viele Lehrer und Schulen gesehen und Olga ist perfekt für mich. Olga schaut, was wir alle separat brauchen und passt sich unseren individuellen Wünschen an und das ist einzigartig. Olga ist sehr fleissig und geht auf unsere Meinungen ein."
I’ve had a great experience with my online German lessons, largely thanks to my teacher, Sara. In addition to being multilingual, she has a very well-structured approach to teaching that makes each lesson clear and effective. She skillfully draws associations with other languages to ensure new concepts are easy to understand. The pace of the lessons is well balanced, and the homework is always relevant and helpful for reinforcing what we’ve covered. As I’m coming to the end of my current lesson package, I’ve already purchased another one, which says a lot about the quality of the teaching. This is the third time I’ve started learning German, and I genuinely feel that I’ve now found the right school and the right teacher to stay motivated, especially given how challenging the language can be. Sara is patient, insightful, and tech-savvy, and her notes are exceptionally neat and easy to follow, making revision straightforward. I highly recommend both VOX-Sprachschule and Sara to anyone looking to learn German.
Larissa was an excellent teacher! 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.