{"id":25657698,"date":"2026-08-28T11:10:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25657698"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T05:41:12","slug":"telc-vs-dsh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/","title":{"rendered":"TELC vs DSH: Exam Pattern, Difficulty, Cost &amp; Which Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9134c48048d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9134c48048d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#TELC_vs_DSH_Quick_Comparison\" >TELC vs DSH: Quick Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#What_Is_the_TELC_German_Exam\" >What Is the TELC German Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#What_Is_the_DSH_Exam\" >What Is the DSH Exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#TELC_vs_DSH_Exam_Pattern\" >TELC vs DSH: Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#TELC_vs_DSH_Difficulty_Level\" >TELC vs DSH: Difficulty Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#TELC_vs_DSH_Reading_Listening_Writing_Speaking\" >TELC vs DSH: Reading, Listening, Writing &amp; Speaking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#TELC_vs_DSH_Cost_Results_Validity\" >TELC vs DSH: Cost, Results &amp; Validity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#TELC_vs_DSH_for_Studying_in_Germany\" >TELC vs DSH for Studying in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#TELC_vs_DSH_Which_Exam_Should_You_Choose\" >TELC vs DSH: Which Exam Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-dsh\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>TELC and DSH are German language exams. Both can show your German skills. But they are not the same.<\/p>\n<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\">\n<div class=\"flex min-h-0 grow flex-col text-sm\">\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a8e893a-5fc4-83ee-aa9f-7ad91979964f-26\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a8e893a-5fc4-83ee-aa9f-7ad91979964f-26\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a8e893a-5fc4-83ee-aa9f-7ad91979964f-26\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-64\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4dbae512-923d-4666-a3d0-7a30f710162a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"145\">They have different:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"201\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1oe9xho\" data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"163\">Exam patterns.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sw9rw0\" data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"184\">Difficulty levels.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uwwxvi\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"193\">Costs.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17cjcl2\" data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"201\">Uses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"250\"><strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"211\">TELC<\/strong> has exams for different German levels. <strong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"259\">DSH<\/strong> is mainly used for students who want to study at a German university. Both exams test important German skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"408\">In this blog, you will learn about:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"530\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7zayzl\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"430\">TELC exam pattern.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"199sbcw\" data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"450\">DSH exam pattern.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10i7y6t\" data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"464\">Difficulty.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1srlyyk\" data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"477\">Exam cost.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qgmkp\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"497\">Main differences.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rn2cz4\" data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"530\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Which exam may suit your goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/german-language-course\/?utm_source=german-language&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=telc-vs-goethe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn German language in your own language! Get free Demo Classes Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_DSH_Quick_Comparison\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs DSH: Quick Comparison<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"caf2780b-9511-4e03-98cc-35c67b3ff2a5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"fbskMG_root yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"82\">TELC and DSH are both German language exams. Both can show your German skills. But they are used for different needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"584\">\n<thead data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"193\">\n<tr data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"193\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"171\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"170\">Point<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"182\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"181\">TELC<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"193\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"191\">DSH<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"584\">\n<tr data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"280\">\n<td data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"219\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Main use<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"249\" data-col-size=\"sm\">German language certificate<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"280\">University study in Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"354\">\n<td data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"290\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Levels<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"324\" data-col-size=\"sm\">A1 to C1, depending on the exam<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"354\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mainly higher German level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"378\">\n<td data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"365\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Reading<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"371\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"378\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"404\">\n<td data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"391\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Listening<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"397\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"404\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"428\">\n<td data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"415\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Writing<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"421\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"428\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"453\">\n<td data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"440\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Speaking<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"446\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"453\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"518\">\n<td data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"467\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam place<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"487\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TELC test centres<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"518\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Usually German universities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"584\">\n<td data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"532\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Difficulty<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"560\">Depends on the TELC level<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"584\">Usually higher level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ccdcew\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"598\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"598\">TELC<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"643\">TELC has exams for different German levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"668\">You can find exams for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"699\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4ety\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"675\">A1.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4eyd\" data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"681\">A2.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4e39\" data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"687\">B1.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4e2e\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"693\">B2.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4gic\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"699\">C1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"737\">The exam type depends on your needs.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1l4fnw9\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"750\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"750\">DSH<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"779\">DSH is mainly for students. It is used for German university study. It checks your ability to understand and use German in study situations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"50o5bu\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"919\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"919\">Main Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"970\">TELC offers different levels for different needs.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1028\">DSH is mainly linked to studying at a German university.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1101\">Always check the exact certificate requirement before choosing an exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_TELC_German_Exam\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>What Is the TELC German Exam?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c6446179-886c-452c-96d9-af183ea1d400\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"fbskMG_root yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"99\">The <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"62\">TELC German exam<\/strong> is a test of German language skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"128\">It checks how well you can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"202\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1thg4cm\" data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"144\">Read German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"164\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12o4dpq\" data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"183\">Write in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nm26nz\" data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"202\">Speak in German.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"247\">TELC has exams for different German levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"263\">These include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"300\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4ety\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"270\">A1.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4eyd\" data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"276\">A2.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4e39\" data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"282\">B1.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4e2e\" data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"288\">B2.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4gic\" data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"294\">C1.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o4gjb\" data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"300\">C2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"d2j3ns\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"337\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"337\">Who Can Take the TELC Exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"413\">Anyone who wants to show their German level can take a suitable TELC exam.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"436\">It can be useful for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"530\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17b7dlz\" data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"445\">Work.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"66afah\" data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"454\">Study.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8aa8d5\" data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"468\">Daily life.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vtkhmq\" data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"489\">Moving to Germany.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1aamrv4\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"530\">Getting a German language certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9cf7yr\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"564\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"564\">What Are the Main Parts?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"607\">Most TELC German exams check four skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"620\">1. Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"665\">You read German words, sentences, or texts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"680\"><strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"680\">2. Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"726\">You listen to German conversations or audio.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"739\"><strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"739\">3. Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"782\">You write a short text based on the task.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"796\"><strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"796\">4. Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"839\">You speak in German and answer questions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18q4zz\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"877\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"877\">Why Is the TELC Exam Useful?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"925\">A TELC certificate can show your German level. The certificate may be useful when you need to prove your German skills. The exact requirement can depend on the place where you want to use it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kzy0d9\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1093\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1093\">TELC Levels<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1135\">The level you need depends on your goal.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1312\">\n<li data-section-id=\"a4bjjw\" data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1165\"><strong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1146\">A1:<\/strong> Very basic German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"185s6av\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1189\"><strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1175\">A2:<\/strong> Basic German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"drik8c\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1220\"><strong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1199\">B1:<\/strong> Intermediate German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wnjr33\" data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1250\"><strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1230\">B2:<\/strong> Good German skills.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2t8yjm\" data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1277\"><strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1260\">C1:<\/strong> Advanced German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yzpznv\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1312\"><strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1287\">C2:<\/strong> Very high German skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ero1ht\" data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1354\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1354\">How Should You Choose the Level?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1387\">First, check your German level. Then check why you need the certificate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1480\">You should also check the level required by your:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1557\">\n<li data-section-id=\"kh6g9u\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\">University.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f1cb3n\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1507\">Employer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lvb29g\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1523\">Organisation.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13ydz6g\" data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1557\">Visa or other official process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1603\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Choose the TELC exam that matches your need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_DSH_Exam\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>What Is the DSH Exam?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"77\">The <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"46\">DSH exam<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"76\">German language test<\/strong>. It is mainly for students who want to <strong data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"137\">study in Germany<\/strong>. The exam checks how well you know German.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"193\">It checks:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"253\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tbm5ju\" data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"208\"><strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"208\">Reading<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tmlg75\" data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"224\"><strong data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"224\">Listening<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7ule5s\" data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"238\"><strong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"238\">Writing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ej0ulg\" data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"253\"><strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"253\">Speaking<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"315\">You may need DSH if your <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"314\">university course is in German<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"155xa2q\" data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"359\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"359\">Why Do Students Take the DSH Exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"411\">Students take DSH to show their <strong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"410\">German skills<\/strong>. It can help them meet the language requirement of a university.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"506\">Students may need German to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"606\">\n<li data-section-id=\"147fqqi\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"529\">Understand classes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uxucsu\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"543\">Read books.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jczvlg\" data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"560\">Write answers.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9nlnow\" data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"580\">Talk to teachers.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w9m5wx\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"606\">Talk to other students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"56zm7d\" data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"642\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"642\">Who Can Take the DSH Exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"698\">The DSH exam is mainly for <strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"697\">international students<\/strong>. It is for students who want to study at a university in Germany.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"785\">You may need it if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"884\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1801xl1\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"814\">Your course is in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e7ehq5\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"846\">Your university asks for DSH.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nf5t0i\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"884\">You need to show your German level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1o24yhl\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"918\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"918\">What Is in the DSH Exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"949\">The exam has different parts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"962\"><strong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"962\">1. Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10vvz0a\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"985\">Read a German text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1005\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1020\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1020\">2. Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1061\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1041\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1061\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1074\"><strong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1074\">3. Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1108\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bgyskw\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1090\">Get a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ix4zt7\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1108\">Write about it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1122\"><strong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1122\">4. Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1162\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nm26nz\" data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1142\">Speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1162\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1i1mocm\" data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1196\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1196\">What Are the DSH Levels?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1221\">There are three levels:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1k553hn\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1234\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1234\">DSH-1<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k54zfs\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1246\"><strong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1246\">DSH-2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k551wp\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1258\"><strong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1258\">DSH-3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1269\">DSH-1<\/strong> \u2013 basic result.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1311\"><strong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1296\">DSH-2<\/strong> \u2013 good result.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1342\"><strong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1322\">DSH-3<\/strong> \u2013 very good result.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1380\">Many universities ask for <strong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1379\">DSH-2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pwjozb\" data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1413\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1413\">How to Prepare for DSH?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1442\">You can practise every day.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1thg4cm\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1458\">Read German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1478\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11wy30z\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1497\">Learn new words.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hzkxed\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1514\">Learn grammar.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12o4dpq\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1533\">Write in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17p8urc\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1549\">Speak German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7wn21i\" data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1578\">Practise sample questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11renea\" data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1597\">Take mock tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_DSH_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs DSH: Exam Pattern<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"82\">TELC and DSH are both <strong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"81\">German language exams<\/strong>. Both exams check your German skills. But their exam pattern is not the same.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-DSH_-Exam-Pattern-visual-selection-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25657970\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-DSH_-Exam-Pattern-visual-selection-1.webp\" alt=\"TELC vs DSH_ Exam Pattern - visual selection (1)\" width=\"925\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-DSH_-Exam-Pattern-visual-selection-1.webp 925w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-DSH_-Exam-Pattern-visual-selection-1-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-DSH_-Exam-Pattern-visual-selection-1-768x497.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-DSH_-Exam-Pattern-visual-selection-1-150x97.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-DSH_-Exam-Pattern-visual-selection-1-750x485.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 925px) 100vw, 925px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jnbwe9\" data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"188\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"188\">TELC Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"215\">TELC has different parts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"236\">The main parts are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"296\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tbm5ju\" data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"251\"><strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"251\">Reading<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tmlg75\" data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"267\"><strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"267\">Listening<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7ule5s\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"281\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"281\">Writing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ej0ulg\" data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"296\"><strong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"296\">Speaking<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"362\">In some TELC exams, <strong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"344\">grammar and vocabulary<\/strong> are also checked.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"375\"><strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"375\">Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"440\">\n<li data-section-id=\"c81u08\" data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"397\">Read German texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ups91o\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"413\">Find answers.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b5u4xq\" data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"440\">Choose the right answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"455\"><strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"455\">Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"526\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"476\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"23a3h3\" data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"506\">Understand the information.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"526\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"539\"><strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"539\">Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"597\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bgyskw\" data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"555\">Get a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ndk0ut\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"577\">Write a short text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dmiwww\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"597\">Share your ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"611\"><strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"611\">Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"679\">\n<li data-section-id=\"aezkwx\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"630\">Talk in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"650\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pzo0ae\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"679\">Speak with another person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2f2x34\" data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"705\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"705\">DSH Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"742\">DSH also checks your German skills. It has written and speaking parts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"799\">The main areas are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"881\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tbm5ju\" data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"814\"><strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"814\">Reading<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tmlg75\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"830\"><strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"830\">Listening<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7ule5s\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"844\"><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"844\">Writing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ej0ulg\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"859\"><strong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"859\">Speaking<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g0jcqg\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"881\">Language skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"894\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"894\">Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"960\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10vvz0a\" data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"917\">Read a German text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hw9oee\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"940\">Understand the text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"960\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"975\"><strong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"975\">Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1046\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"996\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7btokv\" data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1026\">Understand the main points.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1046\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1059\"><strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1059\">Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1115\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bgyskw\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1075\">Get a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ix4zt7\" data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1093\">Write about it.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b607nu\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1115\">Explain your ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1129\"><strong data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1129\">Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1191\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15agj7d\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1152\">Talk about a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1172\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nm26nz\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1191\">Speak in German.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"nk2fz5\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1231\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1231\">TELC vs DSH: Simple Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1624\">\n<thead data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1247\">\n<tr data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1247\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1240\" data-col-size=\"md\">TELC<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1247\" data-col-size=\"md\">DSH<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1624\">\n<tr data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1323\">\n<td data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1287\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has different German exams<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1323\">Made mainly for university study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1390\">\n<td data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1355\" data-col-size=\"md\">Tests German language skills<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1390\" data-col-size=\"md\">Tests German for university use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1486\">\n<td data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1438\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has reading, listening, writing and speaking<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1486\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has reading, listening, writing and speaking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1550\">\n<td data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1519\" data-col-size=\"md\">Available at different levels<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1550\" data-col-size=\"md\">Uses DSH-1, DSH-2 and DSH-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1624\">\n<td data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1578\" data-col-size=\"md\">Used for different needs<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1624\">Often used for German university admission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_DSH_Difficulty_Level\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs DSH: Difficulty Level<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"73\">TELC and DSH are both German exams. The difficulty depends on your <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"122\">German level<\/strong>. Some levels are easy. Some levels need more German skills.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yxklxn\" data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"209\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"209\">TELC Difficulty<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"232\">TELC has many levels.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"263\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrs\" data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"238\">A1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrv\" data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"243\">A2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqz\" data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"248\">B1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqw\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"253\">B2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttm\" data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"258\">C1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttl\" data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"263\">C2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"293\">The lower levels are easier. The higher levels are harder.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"339\"><strong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"339\">A1 and A2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"404\">\n<li data-section-id=\"4dw1rt\" data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"359\">Use easy German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18sd6of\" data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"384\">Have simple questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"slrmrv\" data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"404\">Need basic words.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"419\"><strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"419\">B1 and B2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"497\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bllcwe\" data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"442\">Need better German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15n6jn3\" data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"463\">Have longer texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9xieti\" data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"497\">Need more writing and speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"512\"><strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"512\">C1 and C2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"589\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cgzu85\" data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"538\">Need very good German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nck8zn\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"558\">Use harder texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ouwne7\" data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"589\">Need strong language skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xuzt3e\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"613\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"613\">DSH Difficulty<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"654\">DSH is mainly for <strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"653\">university study<\/strong>. So, it needs good German skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"706\">You may need to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"813\">\n<li data-section-id=\"c81u08\" data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"728\">Read German texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"748\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12o4dpq\" data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"767\">Write in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nm26nz\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"786\">Speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h20mu7\" data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"813\">Understand study topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"836\">DSH has three levels:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"873\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1k553hn\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"849\"><strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"849\">DSH-1<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k54zfs\" data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"861\">DSH-2<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k551wp\" data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"873\"><strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"873\">DSH-3<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"884\"><strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"884\">DSH-1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"929\">\n<li data-section-id=\"uplomr\" data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"900\">Lower level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yh5vat\" data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"929\">Needs basic German skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"940\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"940\">DSH-2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1005\">\n<li data-section-id=\"a6anou\" data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"962\">Needs good German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sslz49\" data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1005\">It is commonly required by universities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1016\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1016\">DSH-3<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1059\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bun4qx\" data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1033\">Higher level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qlr186\" data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1059\">Needs very good German.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8576he\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1089\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1089\">Which One Is Harder?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1116\">There is no fixed answer. It depends on the level.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1267\">\n<li data-section-id=\"a65kij\" data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1164\">TELC A1 is easier.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dwb4gv\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1195\">TELC B2 needs more practice.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5hyfqq\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1226\">TELC C1 needs strong German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c6gso2\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1267\">DSH needs German for university study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_DSH_Reading_Listening_Writing_Speaking\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs DSH: Reading, Listening, Writing &amp; Speaking<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"103\">TELC and DSH both check your German skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"121\">Both exams have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"165\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ka4tju\" data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"132\">Reading<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1icbbk1\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"144\">Listening<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xbnisw\" data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"154\">Writing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rokrc4\" data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"165\">Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"212\">But the questions and tasks can be different.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1g8hnd6\" data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"234\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"234\">TELC Reading<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"253\">In the TELC exam:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"394\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13jfu3v\" data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"279\">You read German texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19hd4qx\" data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"309\">You read short information.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"333\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1s6cngd\" data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"364\">You choose the right answer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eshm90\" data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"394\">You find important details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"435\">The questions depend on the TELC level. Higher levels have harder texts.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"es6unf\" data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"490\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"490\">DSH Reading<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"499\">In DSH:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"651\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13jfu3v\" data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"525\">You read German texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fi65if\" data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"552\">The texts can be longer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xp5pl6\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"586\">You find important information.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"610\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"72y824\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"651\">You show that you understand the text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"713\">The reading is mainly linked to <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"712\">university-level German<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tum1jl\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"737\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"737\">TELC Listening<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"747\">In TELC:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"871\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fpfxl1\" data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"772\">You listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qxl4ph\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"812\">You listen to talks or conversations.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"836\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cbt9b2\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"871\">You find the needed information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"924\">The listening task becomes harder at higher levels.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fldg4w\" data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"947\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"947\">DSH Listening<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"956\">In DSH:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1128\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fpfxl1\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"981\">You listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k3ck34\" data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1020\">You may listen to a talk or lecture.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ybk4bi\" data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1057\">You take note of important points.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1081\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ms20ms\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1128\">You show that you understood what you heard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bum5sw\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1150\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1150\">TELC Writing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1160\">In TELC:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1281\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jbhoiv\" data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1187\">You get a writing task.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nl9t3y\" data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1222\">You write about the given topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gx085f\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1246\">You share your ideas.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fduryg\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1281\">You use simple and clear German.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1320\">The task changes with the TELC level.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hn2o1t\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1341\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1341\">DSH Writing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1350\">In DSH:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1509\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1n1tole\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1385\">You get a topic or information.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"brgqaw\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1407\">You write about it.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tacd9l\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1433\">You explain your ideas.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lrjjdw\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1458\">You need clear German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"178vf91\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1509\">You may need to describe or discuss information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1556\">The writing is linked to <strong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1555\">academic German<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1coi31w\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1579\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1579\">TELC Speaking<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1589\">In TELC:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1729\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wd929o\" data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1613\">You speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ftopj2\" data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1649\">You may talk with another person.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1673\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sx6wtl\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1705\">You talk about a given topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gx085f\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1729\">You share your ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1770\">The speaking task depends on the level.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dttqr9\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1792\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1792\">DSH Speaking<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1801\">In DSH:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1937\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wd929o\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1825\">You speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vvg812\" data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1848\">You may get a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1872\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tacd9l\" data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1898\">You explain your ideas.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q2d2lc\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1937\">You show that you can speak clearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wltg67\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1964\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1964\">Simple Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2330\">\n<thead data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1988\">\n<tr data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1988\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1974\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Skill<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1981\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TELC<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1988\" data-col-size=\"sm\">DSH<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2330\">\n<tr data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<td data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2017\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2016\">Reading<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2051\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Read texts and answer questions<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2094\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Read and understand study-related texts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2173\">\n<td data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2111\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2110\">Listening<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2131\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Listen and answer<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2173\">Listen and understand important points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2243\">\n<td data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2188\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2187\">Writing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2216\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Write about a given topic<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2243\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Write and explain ideas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2330\">\n<td data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2259\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2258\">Speaking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2287\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Talk and answer questions<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2330\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Talk about a topic and answer questions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_DSH_Cost_Results_Validity\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs DSH: Cost, Results &amp; Validity<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"107\">TELC and DSH both give you a <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"106\">German language certificate<\/strong>. But their <strong data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"163\">cost, result time, and certificate rules<\/strong> can be different.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"m4oboi\" data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"205\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"205\">TELC Exam Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"251\">The TELC exam does not have one fixed price.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"283\">The price can change based on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"340\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yewl4x\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"298\">Exam level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g6yl8\" data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"313\">Exam centre.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l6bb72\" data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"324\">Country.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19vitpi\" data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"340\">Type of exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"400\">So, check the price with your <strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"399\">chosen TELC exam centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13gb6tf\" data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"423\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"423\">DSH Exam Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"464\">DSH also does not have one fixed price. The fee can be different at each university or exam centre. So, check the fee before booking your DSH exam.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"25aplu\" data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"596\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"596\">TELC Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"613\">After the exam:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"749\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ip2889\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"642\">Your answers are checked.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kzvinf\" data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"665\">You get your result.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kpmud2\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"703\">If you pass, you get a certificate.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qg1o4b\" data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"749\">If you do not pass, you get a result sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"848\">TELC now also provides digital certificates for many exams.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"893htv\" data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"869\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"869\">DSH Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"890\">After the DSH exam:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1018\">\n<li data-section-id=\"8t75ej\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"915\">Your exam is checked.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kzvinf\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"938\">You get your result.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gvqbq0\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"983\">You receive a DSH certificate if you pass.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"po4v5q\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1018\">The result shows your DSH level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1065\">The result can be <strong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1064\">DSH-1, DSH-2, or DSH-3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9m3wyn\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1100\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1100\">TELC Certificate Validity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1159\">A TELC certificate <strong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1158\">does not have a fixed expiry date<\/strong>. But this does not mean every place will accept an old certificate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1233\">The:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1278\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bz2wcs\" data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1247\">University<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hob69p\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1258\">Employer<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dba8f1\" data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1278\">Government office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1368\">may decide how old a certificate they will accept.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13b6lr2\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1402\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1402\">DSH Certificate Validity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1490\">A DSH certificate also does not simply have one fixed expiry period for every purpose. The <strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1526\">university or organisation<\/strong> can decide what it accepts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1490\">So, always check the rules of the place where you want to use your certificate.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wltg67\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1662\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1662\">Simple Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<thead data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1678\">\n<tr data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1678\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1671\" data-col-size=\"md\">TELC<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1678\" data-col-size=\"sm\">DSH<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<tr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<td data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1722\" data-col-size=\"md\">Cost can change by exam centre<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1755\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cost can change by university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1834\">\n<td data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1795\" data-col-size=\"md\">Gives a TELC certificate if you pass<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1834\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Gives a DSH certificate if you pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1920\">\n<td data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1877\" data-col-size=\"md\">No fixed expiry date on the certificate<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1920\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Acceptance can depend on the university<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2009\">\n<td data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1966\" data-col-size=\"md\">Used for study, work, visa and other needs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2009\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mainly used for German university study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_DSH_for_Studying_in_Germany\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs DSH for Studying in Germany<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"87\">TELC and DSH are <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"86\">German language exams<\/strong>. Both can help students study in Germany. But they are a little different.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1kebouk\" data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"187\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"187\">TELC for Study<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"216\">TELC has many German exams. For university study, <strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"262\">telc C1 Hochschule<\/strong> is important.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"288\">It checks:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"332\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ka4tju\" data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"299\">Reading<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1icbbk1\" data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"311\">Listening<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xbnisw\" data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"321\">Writing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rokrc4\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"332\">Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"373\">It tests German used in <strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"372\">university<\/strong>. You can use it for admission if your university accepts it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1khr4j1\" data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"457\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"457\">DSH for Study<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"501\">DSH is mainly for <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"500\">university students<\/strong>. It checks your German skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"544\">It checks:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"588\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ka4tju\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"555\">Reading<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1icbbk1\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"567\">Listening<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xbnisw\" data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"577\">Writing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rokrc4\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"588\">Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"598\">DSH has:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"623\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16xurfv\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"607\">DSH-1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16xurfs\" data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"615\">DSH-2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16xurft\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"623\">DSH-3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"661\">Many universities ask for <strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"660\">DSH-2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jpfocq\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"691\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"691\">Which One Is Better?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"710\">Both can be good. It depends on your university.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"763\"><strong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"763\">Choose TELC if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"853\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7dt4ym\" data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"796\">Your university accepts TELC.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"192s9vx\" data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"827\">You want telc C1 Hochschule.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uy8nbs\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"853\">You like the TELC exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"873\"><strong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"873\">Choose DSH if:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"967\">\n<li data-section-id=\"179hcbj\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"905\">Your university accepts DSH.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jron73\" data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"942\">You want a university German exam.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v8pgm1\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"967\">You like the DSH exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-Vs-DSH-Exam-image.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25657968\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-Vs-DSH-Exam-image.webp\" alt=\"TELC Vs DSH Exam image\" width=\"711\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-Vs-DSH-Exam-image.webp 1000w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-Vs-DSH-Exam-image-300x211.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-Vs-DSH-Exam-image-768x539.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-Vs-DSH-Exam-image-150x105.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-Vs-DSH-Exam-image-750x527.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_DSH_Which_Exam_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs DSH: Which Exam Should You Choose?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"90\">TELC and DSH are both <strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"89\">German exams<\/strong>. Both can help you show your German level. But the right exam depends on <strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"178\">your goal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"85l2yy\" data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"203\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"203\">Choose TELC If<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"234\">TELC may be a good choice if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"445\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qgx5m7\" data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"268\">You want a German certificate.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7dt4ym\" data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"300\">Your university accepts TELC.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lsb6zh\" data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"356\">You want <strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"334\">telc C1 Hochschule<\/strong> for university study.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qy7u40\" data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"390\">You like the TELC exam pattern.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tk0bir\" data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"445\">You want to take an exam at an approved TELC centre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kqskq3\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"468\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"468\">Choose DSH If<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"498\">DSH may be a good choice if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"690\">\n<li data-section-id=\"46i4dt\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"531\">You want to study in Germany.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"179hcbj\" data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"562\">Your university accepts DSH.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"124t47e\" data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"608\">You want an exam made for university study.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lvrdln\" data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"652\">You are comfortable with the DSH pattern.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jg432w\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"690\">You need <strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"673\">DSH-2<\/strong> for your course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gcsoz3\" data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"727\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"727\">Check Your University First<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"784\">Before choosing an exam, check your university website.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"795\">Look for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"891\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qdzr3r\" data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"821\">Accepted German exams.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1desi2z\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"846\">Required German level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ngdh96\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"870\">Required certificate.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1veuffl\" data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"891\">Application rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"965\">This is important because <strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"964\">every university may have different rules<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"63l6t\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1001\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1001\">TELC or DSH: Simple Choice<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<thead data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1043\">\n<tr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1043\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1020\" data-col-size=\"sm\">If you want&#8230;<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1043\" data-col-size=\"sm\">You can consider&#8230;<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<tr data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1087\">\n<td data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1079\" data-col-size=\"sm\">A German language exam<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1087\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TELC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1117\">\n<td data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1109\" data-col-size=\"sm\">telc C1 Hochschule<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1117\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TELC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1160\">\n<td data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1153\" data-col-size=\"sm\">A university-focused German exam<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1160\" data-col-size=\"sm\">DSH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<td data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1181\" data-col-size=\"sm\">DSH-2 certificate<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1188\" data-col-size=\"sm\">DSH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kjkz03\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1218\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1218\">Which One Is Easier?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1246\">There is no single answer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1262\">It depends on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1344\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1i7yxwz\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1284\">Your German level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1khuiy4\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1301\">Your practice.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jsq17c\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1319\">The exam level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hbyhdf\" data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1344\">The type of questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1418\">Choose the exam that <strong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1417\">matches your university and your German skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1418\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/german-language-course\/?utm_source=german-language&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=telc-vs-goethe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn German language in your own language! Get free Demo Classes Here!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">TELC and DSH are both useful German language exams. Both can help you study in Germany. TELC has different levels and exam types. DSH is mainly for university study. Your choice depends on your university and course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Before choosing an exam, check:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Which exam your university accepts.<\/li>\n<li>Which level you need.<\/li>\n<li>Which exam you feel comfortable with.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">With good practice, you can prepare well for either exam. Choose the exam that is <strong>right for your study plan<\/strong> and start your preparation with confidence.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Difficult-Is-TELC-B2-exam-images-1.webp\"><b>Related Articles<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/How-Difficult-Is-TELC-B2-exam-images-1.webp\"><strong>TELC A1 Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/best-telc-preparation-books\/\">Best TELC Preparation Books: Top Picks for A2, B1, B2 &amp; C1<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-difficult-is-telc-b2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How Difficult Is TELC B2?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\" colspan=\"6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-testdaf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TELC vs TestDaF: Exam Pattern, Difficulty, Cost &amp; Which Is Better?<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TELC and DSH are German language exams. Both can show your German skills. But they are not the same. They have different: Exam patterns. Difficulty levels. Costs. Uses. TELC has exams for different German levels. DSH is mainly used for students who want to study at a German university. Both exams test important German skills. 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