telc Deutsch B2
telc Deutsch B2 is an exam in general German at level B2. It has a written and an oral part, and you must pass both.
Practise for telc Deutsch B2
The exam at a glance
- Reading and language elements3 + 2 parts, 20 + 20 questions, 90 minutes in total
- Listening3 parts, 20 true/false questions, about 20 minutes; each text is played once
- Writingone email in 30 minutes, at least 150 words; you choose one of two tasks
- Speaking3 parts, about 15 minutes, usually in pairs, after 20 minutes of preparation
- Points300, of which 225 written and 75 oral
- FeeSet by each test centre
The parts in brief
| Part | What you do | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Reading 1 | Match 5 texts to one of ten headlines each | 25 |
| Reading 2 | 5 questions on a longer text, three answers each | 25 |
| Reading 3 | Match 10 situations to suitable adverts; not every situation has one | 25 |
| Language elements 1 and 2 | 10 gaps each: grammar with three words to choose from, then vocabulary from a list | 15 each |
| Listening 1 to 3 | Radio news, an interview, short announcements: 5, 10 and 5 statements, true or false | 75 |
| Writing | A semi-formal email: a request for information or a complaint, with four guiding points | 45 |
| Speaking 1 to 3 | Talk about an experience, discuss a text, plan something together | 25 each |
Reading, language elements, listening and writing take 140 minutes together; within reading and language elements you choose the order yourself. Dictionaries are not allowed.
Passing and grades
You pass if you reach 60% in the written and in the oral exam: 135 of 225 and 45 of 75 points. Your grade depends on the total:
| Points | Grade |
|---|---|
| 270 or more | sehr gut (very good) |
| 240 or more | gut (good) |
| 210 or more | befriedigend (satisfactory) |
| 180 or more | ausreichend (pass) |
| below 180 | nicht bestanden (fail) |
Cost
telc publishes no single price: each test centre sets its own fee. Ask your centre what the exam costs when you register.
Good to know
- Retake one part: if you failed only the written or only the oral part, you can retake that part alone within 12 months; single subtests cannot be retaken.
- Whole exam: can be retaken as often as you like; every result stays valid.
- Validity: the certificate shows no expiry date. Whether an older certificate is accepted is up to the institution that asks for it.
- Re-mark: a review of your result costs €40.
- Format: the exam is offered digitally, in a hybrid form and on paper.
- For work: telc has separate job-related exams, such as telc Deutsch B2 Beruf or the Deutsch-Test für den Beruf. This page is about the general exam.
Independent practice
Our exercises are our own, written from the public structure of telc Deutsch B2; they are not official model tests, and we do not compute telc points. FreeExamPath is not affiliated with telc gGmbH.
Official information
Questions about telc Deutsch B2
How long is telc Deutsch B2?
The written exam takes 140 minutes: 90 for reading and language elements, about 20 for listening and 30 for writing. The oral exam takes about 15 minutes, after 20 minutes of preparation.
How many points do I need to pass?
135 of 225 points in the written exam and 45 of 75 in the oral exam, that is 60% in each.
How much does telc Deutsch B2 cost?
Each test centre sets its own fee; telc publishes no single price. Ask a centre near you.
Are these official model tests?
No. They are FreeExamPath's own exercises in the telc Deutsch B2 format. A free official practice test with audio files is available on the telc website.
Official sources (5)
- telc Deutsch B2 — telc gGmbH — telc.net, checked 19 October 2026
- telc Deutsch B2 — Übungstest 1 (mock examination, PDF + audio in ZIP) — telc gGmbH — telc.net, checked 19 October 2026
- Tipps zur Prüfungsvorbereitung Deutsch B2 (PDF) — telc gGmbH — telc.net, checked 19 October 2026
- telc Prüfungsregularien (AGB, Allgemeine Richtlinien, Prüfungsordnung) — telc gGmbH — telc.net, checked 19 October 2026
- Deutsch: Zertifikatsprüfungen von telc (overview of all German exams) — telc gGmbH — telc.net, checked 19 October 2026