{"id":25657701,"date":"2026-08-28T15:43:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25657701"},"modified":"2026-08-28T15:49:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:19:15","slug":"telc-vs-osd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/telc-vs-osd\/","title":{"rendered":"TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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-6a917b2777e9e\" 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-6a917b2777e9e\"  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-osd\/#TELC_vs_OSD_Quick_Comparison\" >TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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-osd\/#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-osd\/#What_Is_the_OSD_German_Exam\" >What Is the \u00d6SD German 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-osd\/#TELC_vs_OSD_Exam_Pattern\" >TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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-osd\/#TELC_vs_OSD_Difficulty_Level\" >TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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-osd\/#TELC_vs_OSD_Reading_Listening_Writing_Speaking\" >TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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-osd\/#TELC_vs_OSD_Cost_Results_Validity\" >TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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-osd\/#TELC_vs_OSD_for_Studying_Working_Living_in_Germany\" >TELC vs \u00d6SD for Studying, Working &amp; Living 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-osd\/#TELC_vs_OSD_Which_Exam_Should_You_Choose\" >TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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-osd\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">TELC and \u00d6SD are two popular <strong>German language exams<\/strong>.\u00a0Many students take these exams to show their German level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Both exams check basic language skills, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n<li>Listening<\/li>\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n<li>Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">But TELC and \u00d6SD have some differences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">They can be different in:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Exam pattern<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty<\/li>\n<li>Exam fee<\/li>\n<li>Results<\/li>\n<li>Certificate use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The right exam depends on your <strong>goal and German level<\/strong>. In this blog, we will look at TELC and \u00d6SD in a simple way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">You will learn about their <strong>exam pattern, difficulty, cost, and main differences<\/strong>. You will also learn which exam may be better for <strong>study, work, or other needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\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=\"642c79a4-13ba-4047-b575-9122d88e17fe\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-t-mini-mini\">\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<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1sbf13\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"21\">Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"181\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1uabahf\" data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"59\">TELC and \u00d6SD are <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"58\">German tests<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"po0mhe\" data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"89\">Both check your <strong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"88\">German<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"407cf\" data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"117\">Some levels are <strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"116\">easy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wz4pem\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"145\">Some levels are <strong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"144\">hard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1al9kji\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"181\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Choose the one <strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"180\">right for you<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\"><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=\"TELC_vs_OSD_Quick_Comparison\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs \u00d6SD: Quick Comparison<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"86\">TELC and \u00d6SD are both <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"85\">German language exams<\/strong>. Both exams test your German skills. They have some small differences.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ccdcew\" data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"172\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"172\">TELC<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"212\">TELC is a German language exam system. It has different exam levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"274\">You can take TELC exams from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"305\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrs\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"280\">A1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrv\" data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"285\">A2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqz\" data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"290\">B1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqw\" data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"295\">B2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttm\" data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"300\">C1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttl\" data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"305\">C2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"385\">TELC is used for different needs, such as <strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"384\">study, work, and language proof<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1iy2wmf\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"398\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"398\">\u00d6SD<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"442\">\u00d6SD is also a German language exam system. It has different German levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"491\">These include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"522\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrs\" data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"497\">A1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrv\" data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"502\">A2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqz\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"507\">B1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqw\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"512\">B2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttm\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"517\">C1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttl\" data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"522\">C2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"578\">\u00d6SD is also used for <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"577\">study, work, and other needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11ls00q\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"616\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"616\">TELC vs \u00d6SD: Main 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=\"618\" data-end=\"972\">\n<thead data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"632\">\n<tr data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"632\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"625\" data-col-size=\"md\">TELC<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"632\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u00d6SD<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"972\">\n<tr data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"704\">\n<td data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"673\" data-col-size=\"md\">German language exam system<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"704\" data-col-size=\"md\">German language exam system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"742\">\n<td data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"723\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has many levels<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"742\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has many levels<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"846\">\n<td data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"794\" data-col-size=\"md\">Checks reading, listening, writing, and speaking<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"846\" data-col-size=\"md\">Checks reading, listening, writing, and speaking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"900\">\n<td data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"873\" data-col-size=\"md\">Used for study and work<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"900\" data-col-size=\"md\">Used for study and work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"972\">\n<td data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"936\" data-col-size=\"md\">Exam format depends on the level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"972\" data-col-size=\"md\">Exam format depends on the level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"108\">The <strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"62\">TELC German exam<\/strong> is a test of your <strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"107\">German language skills<\/strong>. TELC means <strong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"159\">The European Language Certificates<\/strong>. It shows how well you know German.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"236\">You can take TELC at different levels:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"267\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrs\" data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"242\">A1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrv\" data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"247\">A2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqz\" data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"252\">B1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqw\" data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"257\">B2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttm\" data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"262\">C1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttl\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"267\">C2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"307\">Each level has a different difficulty.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1k804eq\" data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"340\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"340\">Why Take the TELC Exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"381\">People take TELC for different reasons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"399\">It can help you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"521\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dfajcg\" data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"426\">Show your German level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i34nc5\" data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"446\">Study in Germany.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3fcrux\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"469\">Apply for some jobs.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14kiqqq\" data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"493\">Meet a language rule.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y1xlee\" data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"521\">Get a German certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"a4jyw0\" data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"549\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"549\">Who Can Take TELC?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"625\">Anyone who wants to show their German level can take a suitable TELC exam.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"648\">It can be useful for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"702\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bd52uq\" data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"660\">Students<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ongyab\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"674\">Job seekers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ffu0d\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"684\">Workers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12cuwei\" data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"702\">German learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"755\">You should choose a level that matches your German.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1o11nme\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"786\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"786\">What Does TELC Check?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"817\">TELC checks four main skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"830\"><strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"830\">Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"898\">\n<li data-section-id=\"19kwix1\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"850\">You read German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"874\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u3s4i4\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"898\">You find information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"913\"><strong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"913\">Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"991\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fpfxl1\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"938\">You listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12t68gg\" data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"967\">You understand the speech.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"991\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1004\"><strong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1004\">Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1079\">\n<li data-section-id=\"5rnpm5\" data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1028\">You write in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yy6c8l\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1055\">You write about a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gx085f\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1079\">You share your ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1093\">Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1167\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wd929o\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1117\">You speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1141\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h8a8gq\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1167\">You talk about a topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1gjhvdd\" data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1205\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1205\">Are All TELC Exams the Same?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1210\">No. TELC has different exams. The questions can change with the level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1293\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1465\">\n<li data-section-id=\"a4bjjw\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1323\"><strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1304\">A1:<\/strong> Very basic German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"evt377\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1348\"><strong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1333\">A2:<\/strong> Simple German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ljs0x8\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1382\"><strong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1358\">B1:<\/strong> Better everyday German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vfr5qy\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1409\"><strong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1392\">B2:<\/strong> Stronger German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wsdm6f\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1437\"><strong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1419\">C1:<\/strong> Very good German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w2sf9l\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1465\"><strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1447\">C2:<\/strong> Very high German.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1k7m25\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1502\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1502\">What Is telc C1 Hochschule?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1597\"><strong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1526\">Telc C1 Hochschule<\/strong> is for students who want to study at a <strong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1596\">German-speaking university<\/strong>. It tests German used for study.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1597\">Some universities accept this certificate. So, check your university rules before taking it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xzon93\" data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1753\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1753\">Is TELC Difficult?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1780\">It depends on your level. A1 is easier than B2 or C1. Higher levels need more German. Good practice can help you do better.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1cmoazm\" data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1920\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1920\">How Can You Prepare for TELC?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1949\">You can practise every day.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2108\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1thg4cm\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1965\">Read German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1985\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11wy30z\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2004\">Learn new words.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k77vhm\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2024\">Practise grammar.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12o4dpq\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2043\">Write in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17p8urc\" data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2059\">Speak German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qnnd26\" data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2085\">Solve sample questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y3a9v\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2108\">Take practice tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_OSD_German_Exam\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>What Is the \u00d6SD German Exam?<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"106\">The <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"60\">\u00d6SD German exam<\/strong> is a test of your <strong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"105\">German language skills<\/strong>. \u00d6SD stands for <strong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"164\">\u00d6sterreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch<\/strong>. It checks how well you can <strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"223\">understand and use German<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"224\">\u00d6SD has different German levels:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"289\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrs\" data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"264\">A1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrv\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"269\">A2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqz\" data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"274\">B1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqw\" data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"279\">B2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttm\" data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"284\">C1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttl\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"289\">C2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"336\">Each level has different questions and tasks.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1g0jc85\" data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"378\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"378\">Why Do People Take the \u00d6SD Exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"427\">People take the \u00d6SD exam for different reasons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"445\">It can help you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"592\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dfajcg\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"472\">Show your German level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1iztlqs\" data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"510\">Study in a German-speaking country.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3fcrux\" data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"533\">Apply for some jobs.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zkp5w3\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"564\">Meet a language requirement.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y1xlee\" data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"592\">Get a German certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1nj1fhz\" data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"628\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"628\">Who Can Take the \u00d6SD Exam?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"689\">People who want to prove their German can take an \u00d6SD exam.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"712\">It can be useful for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"766\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bd52uq\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"724\">Students<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ongyab\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"738\">Job seekers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ffu0d\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"748\">Workers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12cuwei\" data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"766\">German learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"815\">Choose a level that matches your German skills.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ilzxmp\" data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"854\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"854\">What Does the \u00d6SD Exam Check?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"896\">The exam checks your main German skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"909\">Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"974\">\n<li data-section-id=\"c81u08\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"931\">Read German texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hw9oee\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"954\">Understand the text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"974\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\">Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1058\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1010\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cxcmxh\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1038\">Understand what you hear.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1058\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1071\"><strong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1071\">Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1139\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12o4dpq\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1091\">Write in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nokfph\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1120\">Write about a given topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pzus4w\" data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1139\">Give your ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1153\"><strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1153\">Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1215\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nm26nz\" data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1173\">Speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1193\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15agj7d\" data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1215\">Talk about a topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1j9xrri\" data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1252\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1252\">Are All \u00d6SD Exams the Same?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\">No. \u00d6SD has exams for different levels. The tasks become harder as the level goes up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1355\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1532\">\n<li data-section-id=\"a4bjjw\" data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1385\"><strong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1366\">A1:<\/strong> Very basic German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"evt377\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1410\"><strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1395\">A2:<\/strong> Simple German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ul5d5o\" data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1437\"><strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1420\">B1:<\/strong> Everyday German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"g145vw\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1469\"><strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1447\">B2:<\/strong> Better German skills.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wsdm6f\" data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1497\"><strong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1479\">C1:<\/strong> Very good German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yzpznv\" data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1532\"><strong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1507\">C2:<\/strong> Very high German skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1frobxw\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1563\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1563\">What Is \u00d6SD Used For?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1616\">An \u00d6SD certificate can be used for different needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1650\">For example, it may be used for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1705\">\n<li data-section-id=\"178i1nr\" data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1659\">Study<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j4gdwp\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1666\">Work<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eqftq6\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1683\">Language proof<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xq0f6s\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1705\">Some official needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1757\">The exact certificate needed depends on your goal.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"u4yb4w\" data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1793\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1793\">Is the \u00d6SD Exam Difficult?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1831\">The difficulty depends on the level. A1 is easier than B2 or C1. Higher levels need stronger German. Regular practice can help you prepare well.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rxhkrh\" data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1980\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1980\">How Can You Prepare for \u00d6SD?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2018\">You can practise a little every day.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2177\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1thg4cm\" data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2034\">Read German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2054\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11wy30z\" data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2073\">Learn new words.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k77vhm\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2093\">Practise grammar.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9u2phj\" data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2114\">Write short texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17p8urc\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2130\">Speak German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4pgq8y\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2154\">Try sample questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y3a9v\" data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2177\">Take practice tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD_-visual-selection-7-2.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25658010\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD_-visual-selection-7-2.webp\" alt=\"TELC vs OSD_- visual selection (7)\" width=\"912\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD_-visual-selection-7-2.webp 912w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD_-visual-selection-7-2-300x259.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD_-visual-selection-7-2-768x663.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD_-visual-selection-7-2-150x129.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD_-visual-selection-7-2-750x647.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_OSD_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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 \u00d6SD are both <strong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"81\">German language exams<\/strong>. Both exams test your German skills. The exam has different parts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"173\">These mainly include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"217\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ka4tju\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"184\">Reading<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1icbbk1\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"196\">Listening<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xbnisw\" data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"206\">Writing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rokrc4\" data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"217\">Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"263\">But the tasks can be different in each exam.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jnbwe9\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"290\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"290\">TELC Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"332\">TELC checks your German in simple steps.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"345\"><strong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"345\">Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"406\">\n<li data-section-id=\"c81u08\" data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"367\">Read German texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jvv692\" data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"386\">Find the answer.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"406\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"421\"><strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"421\">Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"486\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"442\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lvhina\" data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"466\">Understand the words.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"486\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"499\"><strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"499\">Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"552\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bgyskw\" data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"515\">Get a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ix4zt7\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"533\">Write about it.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pzus4w\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"552\">Give your ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"566\"><strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"566\">Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"628\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nm26nz\" data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"586\">Speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"606\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15agj7d\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"628\">Talk about a topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"678\">The exact pattern depends on the <strong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"677\">TELC level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1qp99b2\" data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"704\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"704\">\u00d6SD Exam Pattern<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"746\">\u00d6SD also checks your main German skills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"759\"><strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"759\">Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"818\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1r56bs\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"775\">Read a text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"hw9oee\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"798\">Understand the text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"818\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"833\"><strong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"833\">Listening<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"902\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1j9uld2\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"854\">Listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cxcmxh\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"882\">Understand what you hear.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11nnqh3\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"902\">Answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"915\"><strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"915\">Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"973\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bgyskw\" data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"931\">Get a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ndk0ut\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"953\">Write a short text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dmiwww\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"973\">Share your ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"987\"><strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"987\">Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1056\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nm26nz\" data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1007\">Speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rp0mcp\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1034\">Answer simple questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15agj7d\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1056\">Talk about a topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1112\">The exact tasks can change based on the <strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1111\">\u00d6SD level<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9poldr\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1152\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1152\">TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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=\"1154\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<thead data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1168\">\n<tr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1168\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1161\" data-col-size=\"md\">TELC<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1168\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u00d6SD<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<tr data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<td data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1202\" data-col-size=\"md\">Checks German skills<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1226\" data-col-size=\"md\">Checks German skills<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<td data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1275\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has reading, listening, writing, and speaking<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1324\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has reading, listening, writing, and speaking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1380\">\n<td data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1352\" data-col-size=\"md\">Pattern changes by level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1380\" data-col-size=\"md\">Pattern changes by level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<td data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1408\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has different exam types<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1436\" data-col-size=\"md\">Has different exam types<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_OSD_Difficulty_Level\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs \u00d6SD: Difficulty Level<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"77\">TELC and \u00d6SD are both <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"76\">German exams<\/strong>. Both exams have easy and hard levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"144\">The difficulty depends on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"225\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1i7yxwz\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"166\">Your German level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jsq17c\" data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"184\">The exam level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1khuiy4\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"201\">Your practice.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17gfkxz\" data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"225\">Your language skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"s9fnr1\" data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"256\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"256\">TELC Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"279\">TELC has many levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"295\">These include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"326\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrs\" data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"301\">A1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrv\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"306\">A2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqz\" data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"311\">B1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqw\" data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"316\">B2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttm\" data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"321\">C1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttl\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"326\">C2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"356\">The lower levels are easier. The higher levels need more German.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"401\"><strong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"401\">A1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"457\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xovs3a\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"423\">Very basic German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tj5ctx\" data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"439\">Simple words.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rtyq2d\" data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"457\">Easy questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"465\"><strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"465\">A2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"520\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cvxa7u\" data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"483\">Simple German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tyqoqe\" data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"499\">Common words.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o1rtkz\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"520\">Easy daily topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"528\"><strong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"528\">B1<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"591\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fpoa2s\" data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"546\">Better German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"76jxat\" data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"562\">Longer texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1myepho\" data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"591\">More writing and speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"599\"><strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"599\">B2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"660\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9qznow\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"619\">Stronger German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pkfzog\" data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"635\">Harder texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d5bpws\" data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"660\">More detailed answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"675\"><strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"675\">C1 and C2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"753\">\n<li data-section-id=\"oetzf3\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"696\">Very good German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gbm5eb\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"716\">Harder questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"whdn86\" data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"753\">Strong reading and writing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1pgync2\" data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"783\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"783\">\u00d6SD Difficulty Level<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"815\">\u00d6SD also has different levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"831\">These include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"862\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrs\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"837\">A1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrv\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"842\">A2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqz\" data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"847\">B1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqw\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"852\">B2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttm\" data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"857\">C1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttl\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"862\">C2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"901\">The level gets harder as you move up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"916\"><strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"916\">A1 and A2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"974\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1f38uvi\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"933\">Basic German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zymgvp\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"953\">Simple questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o1rtkz\" data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"974\">Easy daily topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\">B1 and B2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bllcwe\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1012\">Need better German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vgiuas\" data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1031\">Need more words.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jgf68z\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1067\">Need better speaking and writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1082\"><strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1082\">C1 and C2<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1158\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14xbn4d\" data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1105\">Need strong German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ixne2e\" data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1125\">Texts are harder.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gvmue4\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1158\">You need good language skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rh94mv\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1197\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1197\">TELC vs \u00d6SD: Which Is Easier?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1224\">There is no fixed answer. Both exams have different levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1273\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dweqau\" data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1298\">A1 is easier than B2.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"na32sk\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1322\">B2 is easier than C1.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fgudry\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1358\">Higher levels need more practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1415\">Your German level is more important than the exam name.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wltg67\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1442\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1442\">Simple Difference<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1488\"><strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1453\">TELC:<\/strong> Difficulty changes with the level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1538\"><strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1498\">\u00d6SD:<\/strong> Difficulty also changes with the level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1564\"><strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1556\">Lower level:<\/strong> Easier.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1591\"><strong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1583\">Higher level:<\/strong> Harder.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_OSD_Reading_Listening_Writing_Speaking\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs \u00d6SD: Reading, Listening, Writing &amp; Speaking<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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-6a910ce3-9048-83ee-915d-db49dcc77ed5-18\" 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-6a910ce3-9048-83ee-915d-db49dcc77ed5-18\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a910ce3-9048-83ee-915d-db49dcc77ed5-18\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-48\" 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=\"ea92f66e-a8dc-422b-a3c6-66a24f8a4d4d\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6-t-mini-mini\">\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=\"60\" data-end=\"107\">TELC and \u00d6SD both check your <strong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"106\">German skills<\/strong>. Both exams test four main areas:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"185\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ka4tju\" data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"152\">Reading<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1icbbk1\" data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"164\">Listening<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xbnisw\" data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"174\">Writing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rokrc4\" data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"185\">Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"231\">The questions can be different in each exam.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1g8hnd6\" data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"253\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"253\">TELC Reading<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"263\">In TELC:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"371\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13jfu3v\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"289\">You read German texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uv78ye\" data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"313\">You look for answers.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wl49jg\" data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"347\">You understand the main points.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"371\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"419\">The reading part gets harder at higher levels.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"l80fxx\" data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"440\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"440\">\u00d6SD Reading<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"449\">In \u00d6SD:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"560\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13jfu3v\" data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"475\">You read German texts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pirolx\" data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"509\">You find the right information.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bji1tx\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"536\">You understand the text.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"560\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"611\">The text and questions depend on your exam level.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tum1jl\" data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"635\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"635\">TELC Listening<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"645\">In TELC:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"763\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fpfxl1\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"670\">You listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12yr4d5\" data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"705\">You hear talks or conversations.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xp5pl6\" data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"739\">You find important information.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"763\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ki4nzi\" data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"786\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"786\">\u00d6SD Listening<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"795\">In \u00d6SD:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"914\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fpfxl1\" data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"820\">You listen to German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7m7zwa\" data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"856\">You listen to different speakers.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wl49jg\" data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"890\">You understand the main points.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"914\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bum5sw\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"936\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"936\">TELC Writing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"946\">In TELC:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1042\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7mxvub\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"966\">You get a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5rnpm5\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"989\">You write in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gx085f\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1013\">You share your ideas.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5bya0j\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1042\">You write clear sentences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1084\">The writing task changes with the level.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ceuifz\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1105\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1105\">\u00d6SD Writing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1114\">In \u00d6SD:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1220\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1jbhoiv\" data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1141\">You get a writing task.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e8fkvh\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1170\">You write about the topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tacd9l\" data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1196\">You explain your ideas.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3u44rx\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1220\">You use clear German.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1259\">The task also changes with the level.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1coi31w\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1282\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1282\">TELC Speaking<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1292\">In TELC:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1403\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wd929o\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1316\">You speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1340\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h8a8gq\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1366\">You talk about a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"42p5nk\" data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1403\">You may speak with another person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yz1n8r\" data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1425\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1425\">\u00d6SD Speaking<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1434\">In \u00d6SD:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1541\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wd929o\" data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1458\">You speak in German.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1brcr6s\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1482\">You answer questions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h8a8gq\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1508\">You talk about a topic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d7wemx\" data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1541\">You show your speaking skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wltg67\" data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1568\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1568\">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=\"1570\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<thead data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1584\">\n<tr data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1584\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1577\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TELC<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1584\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00d6SD<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<tr data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1616\">\n<td data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1605\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Reading<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1616\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Reading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1642\">\n<td data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1629\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Listening<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1642\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Listening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1664\">\n<td data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1653\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Writing<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1664\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Writing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1688\">\n<td data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1676\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Speaking<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1688\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Speaking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<td data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1713\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tasks change by level<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1738\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Tasks change by level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_OSD_Cost_Results_Validity\"><\/span><strong>TELC vs \u00d6SD: Cost, Results &amp; Validity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"103\">TELC and \u00d6SD both give a <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"102\">German language certificate<\/strong>. But the <strong data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"156\">fee, result time, and certificate rules<\/strong> can be different.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"m4oboi\" data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"198\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"198\">TELC Exam Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"242\">The TELC exam does not have one fixed fee.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"274\">The price can change based on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"328\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yewl4x\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"289\">Exam level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g6yl8\" data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"304\">Exam centre.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l6bb72\" data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"315\">Country.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sekrdb\" data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"328\">Exam type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"370\">Check the fee before you book your exam.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1uwdxp9\" data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"393\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"393\">\u00d6SD Exam Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"434\">\u00d6SD also does not have one fixed price. The fee can change from one exam centre to another.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"522\">The price may also depend on the:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"563\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yewl4x\" data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"537\">Exam level.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g6yl8\" data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"552\">Exam centre.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l6bb72\" data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"563\">Country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"606\">So, check the current fee before booking.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"25aplu\" data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"628\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"628\">TELC Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"645\">After the exam:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"731\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1n8sb4s\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"671\">Your paper is checked.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kzvinf\" data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"694\">You get your result.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12au41m\" data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"731\">You get a certificate if you pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"786\">The result time can be different at each exam centre.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"t2y36l\" data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"807\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"807\">\u00d6SD Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"824\">After the exam:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"909\">\n<li data-section-id=\"8t75ej\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"849\">Your exam is checked.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kzvinf\" data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"872\">You get your result.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12au41m\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"909\">You get a certificate if you pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"976\">The result time may also be different from one centre to another.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9m3wyn\" data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1011\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1011\">TELC Certificate Validity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1065\">TELC certificates do not have a general expiry date. But some places may have their own rules.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1125\">For example, a:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1158\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bz2wcs\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1139\">University<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5vu8sv\" data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1149\">Company<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1satxjc\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1158\">Office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1193\">may ask for a recent certificate.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1alersw\" data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1227\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1227\">\u00d6SD Certificate Validity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1287\">\u00d6SD certificates also do not have one general expiry date. But the place where you use the certificate may have its own rule. So, always check before using an old certificate.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wltg67\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1433\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1433\">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=\"1435\" data-end=\"1725\">\n<thead data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1449\">\n<tr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1449\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1442\" data-col-size=\"md\">TELC<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1449\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u00d6SD<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1725\">\n<tr data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1495\">\n<td data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1477\" data-col-size=\"md\">Fee can change<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1495\" data-col-size=\"md\">Fee can change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1547\">\n<td data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1521\" data-col-size=\"md\">Result time can change<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1547\" data-col-size=\"md\">Result time can change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1631\">\n<td data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1589\" data-col-size=\"md\">Certificate has no general expiry date<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1631\" data-col-size=\"md\">Certificate has no general expiry date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1725\">\n<td data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1678\" data-col-size=\"md\">Some places may ask for a newer certificate<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1725\">Some places may ask for a newer certificate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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_OSD_for_Studying_Working_Living_in_Germany\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs \u00d6SD for Studying, Working &amp; Living in Germany<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"110\">TELC and \u00d6SD are both <strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"109\">German language exams<\/strong>. Both can help you show your German level. But the certificate you need depends on <strong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"211\">your purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19j4q3w\" data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"239\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"239\">TELC for Studying<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"273\">TELC can be useful for students. For university study, <strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"319\">telc C1 Hochschule<\/strong> is one option.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"368\">It checks German used for study. You can use it if your university accepts it. Always check the university rules first.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1poidrn\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"483\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"483\">\u00d6SD for Studying<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"516\">\u00d6SD can also be used for study. Some universities accept \u00d6SD certificates. The German level you need depends on your course. Check your university before taking the exam.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15s5rgi\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"684\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"684\">TELC for Working<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"742\">TELC can help when you need to show your German at work.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"761\">It can show your:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"837\">\n<li data-section-id=\"edja94\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"781\">Speaking skills.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jk8r3w\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"799\">Writing skills.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bfdlxy\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"817\">Reading skills.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n7gn4d\" data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"837\">Listening skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"877\">The level you need depends on the job.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"hdqvst\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"902\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"902\">\u00d6SD for Working<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"940\">\u00d6SD can also show your German level. It may be useful when a job asks for German skills. The needed level can be different for each job.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1a4n8ak\" data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1078\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1078\">TELC for Living in Germany<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1146\">A TELC certificate may be useful for some daily or official needs. The required level depends on the purpose. Always check the current rule before using the certificate.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18fpipv\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1286\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1286\">\u00d6SD for Living in Germany<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1346\">\u00d6SD certificates can also be used for some official needs. The accepted level depends on what you need the certificate for. Check the exact rule before choosing the exam.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wltg67\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1487\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1487\">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=\"1489\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<thead data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1503\">\n<tr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1503\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1496\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TELC<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1503\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00d6SD<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<tr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1563\">\n<td data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1538\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Can be used for study<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1563\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Can be used for study<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1615\">\n<td data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1589\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Can be useful for work<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1615\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Can be useful for work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1697\">\n<td data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1656\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Can be useful for some official needs<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1697\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Can be useful for some official needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1779\">\n<td data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1738\" data-col-size=\"sm\">The needed level depends on your goal<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1779\" data-col-size=\"sm\">The needed level depends on your goal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD-Exam-image.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25658002\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD-Exam-image.webp\" alt=\"TELC vs \u00d6SD Exam image\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD-Exam-image.webp 1000w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD-Exam-image-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD-Exam-image-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD-Exam-image-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/TELC-vs-OSD-Exam-image-750x500.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TELC_vs_OSD_Which_Exam_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>TELC vs \u00d6SD: 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=\"99\">TELC and \u00d6SD are both <strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"98\">German language exams<\/strong>. Both can show your German level. The right choice depends on <strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"195\">why you need the certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"85l2yy\" data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"220\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"220\">Choose TELC If<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"251\">TELC may be a good choice if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"376\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7dt4ym\" data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"284\">Your university accepts TELC.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e0owql\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"309\">Your job accepts TELC.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bht3h\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"344\">You want <strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"343\">telc C1 Hochschule<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e0vx0v\" data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"376\">You like the TELC exam style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ba6i0l\" data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"399\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"399\">Choose \u00d6SD If<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"429\">\u00d6SD may be a good choice if:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"547\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1773vi9\" data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"461\">Your university accepts \u00d6SD.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ecv75u\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"485\">Your job accepts \u00d6SD.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bc2a9g\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"516\">You need an \u00d6SD certificate.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g56zjk\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"547\">You like the \u00d6SD exam style.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"w90jwu\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"586\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"586\">Think About Your German Level<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"618\">First, know your German level. TELC and \u00d6SD have different levels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"672\">You can choose:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"703\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrs\" data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"678\">A1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtrv\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"683\">A2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqz\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"688\">B1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmtqw\" data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"693\">B2<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttm\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"698\">C1<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yhmttl\" data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"703\">C2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"745\">Pick the level that matches your German.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4aoyis\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"770\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"770\">Check the Rules<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"803\">Before booking the exam, check:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"900\">\n<li data-section-id=\"h28dmo\" data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"830\">Which exam is accepted?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3m35um\" data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"857\">Which level do you need?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rjwrm9\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"880\">How much is the fee?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"icyh4h\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"900\">When is the exam?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"950\">This can help you avoid choosing the wrong exam.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fzedsr\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"986\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"986\">TELC or \u00d6SD: Simple Choice<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1045\"><strong data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1003\">Choose TELC<\/strong> when it matches your study or work needs. <strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1061\">Choose \u00d6SD<\/strong> when it is accepted for your purpose. Both can be useful.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1120\"><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 \u00d6SD are both useful German language exams. Both can help you show your German level.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">They test important skills like:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n<li>Listening<\/li>\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n<li>Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The right exam depends on your needs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Before choosing one, check:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Your German level.<\/li>\n<li>Your reason for taking the exam.<\/li>\n<li>The exam fee.<\/li>\n<li>The certificate accepted by your university or job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">TELC may be right for some students and workers. \u00d6SD may be better for others. 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Both exams check basic language skills, such as: Reading Listening Writing Speaking But TELC and \u00d6SD have some differences. 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