Where to Take the telc Deutsch B1 Exam in Basel
Basel has 4 authorized telc B1 test centers with prices from €280 — here is how to register, prepare, and pass.
Exam Centers in Basel
As of April 2026How to Register
- 1Choose a center based on location, schedule, and price
- 2Check available exam dates on their website
- 3Complete registration online or in person
- 4Pay the exam fee in CHF
- 5Receive confirmation with exam details
- 6Arrive 30 minutes early with your ID on exam day
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Frequently Asked Questions
SLA Basel and ILS Basel both charge CHF 280 for the full telc B1 exam (written + oral). K5 Basler Kurszentrum charges CHF 290 and inlingua Basel CHF 297.
Yes. All four centers listed — SLA Basel, ILS Basel, K5 Basler Kurszentrum, and inlingua Basel — accept external candidates without requiring prior course attendance.
ILS Basel offers telc exams every week, making it the most flexible option. SLA Basel and K5 Basler Kurszentrum also offer multiple dates per month.
It depends on the center. SLA Basel requires registration at least 16 days before the exam. K5 Basler Kurszentrum recommends registering 5 weeks in advance. ILS Basel accepts registrations up to 16 days before the exam (late fee of CHF 30 applies).
Yes. telc Deutsch B1 is recognized by Swiss migration offices for residence permits (B), settlement permits (C), and naturalization applications.
Arrive 30 minutes early with your ID. The written exam (reading, listening, writing) takes about 2.5 hours. The oral exam is scheduled separately, usually in pairs, and lasts about 15 minutes per person.
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Start FreeInformation researched April 2026. Prices and schedules change — confirm with your chosen center before registering. Viobean is not affiliated with telc GmbH.