Where to Take the telc Deutsch B1 Exam in Berlin
Berlin has 10 authorized telc B1 test centers with prices from €155 — here is how to register, prepare, and pass.
Exam Centers in Berlin
As of January 2025| Exam Center | Location | Price | Frequency | External | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHS Berlin (Volkshochschule) | Citywide | €155-185 | Monthly | Register | |
| die deutSCHule | Neukölln | €185-195 | Every 2 weeks | Register | |
| Sprachenatelier Berlin | Friedrichshain | €190-210 | Monthly | Register | |
| FOKUS Sprachen | Mitte / Neukölln | €200 | Multiple per week | Register | |
| Kapitel Zwei Berlin | Mitte | €199 | Monthly | Register | |
| DeutschAkademie | Schöneberg | €209 | 2x per month | Register | |
| GLS Sprachenzentrum | Prenzlauer Berg | €210 | 2x per month | Register | |
| speakeasy Berlin | Friedrichshain / Charlottenburg | €229 | 3x per month | Register | |
| DIE NEUE SCHULE | Wilmersdorf | €229 | Weekly | Register | |
| Hartnackschule Berlin | Schöneberg | €240 | 2x per month | Register |
How 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
- 5Receive confirmation with date, time, and room
- 6Arrive 30 minutes early with your ID
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Frequently Asked Questions
Consider location, exam frequency, and whether they accept external candidates. Centers like FOKUS Sprachen and DIE NEUE SCHULE offer exams multiple times per week, while others hold monthly exams.
VHS Berlin requires that you attended a German course at any Berlin VHS within the past 12 months. If you haven't, choose another center from the list above.
9 out of 10 centers listed accept external candidates. Only VHS Berlin requires prior course attendance. All others welcome walk-in exam registrations.
Most centers require 2-3 weeks advance registration. FOKUS Sprachen offers the shortest window at 7 days. For popular Saturday dates, book 3-4 weeks ahead.
Arrive 30 minutes early with your ID. The written exam (reading, grammar, listening, writing) takes about 2.5 hours. After a break, the oral exam (15 minutes) is conducted in pairs.
Results typically arrive 4-6 weeks after the exam. Some centers offer preliminary results by email. The official certificate is mailed or available for pickup.
Yes, if you pass one section (written or oral) but fail the other, most centers allow you to retake only the failed part within one year.
Yes, Berlin has dozens of licensed telc centers. We selected these 10 based on reputation, exam frequency, and Google reviews. Use the official telc finder for a complete list.
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Start FreeInformation verified January 2025. Prices and schedules change - confirm with your chosen center before registering. This is a curated selection; see the official telc finder for all Berlin centers. Viobean is not affiliated with telc GmbH.