telc exam for nurses in the recognition procedure
The recognition procedure for nursing professions usually requires proof of German at level B2. We examine it regularly in Gießen — as an examination centre belonging to Lernwerkstatt Pflege, which is why we know what matters in this procedure.
Time pressure is usually the real opponent here: the recognition authority is waiting, the employment contract depends on it, and every week counts. That is why our dates are fixed, bookable online, and marked digitally.
Digital registration, digital exam
With us both are digital: the registration and the exam itself. For most people that is the reason to make the trip to Gießen.
- Paperless registration: choose your date online, see the seats that are genuinely free, and get your confirmation by email straight away. No form to print, no opening hours to catch, no waiting for a call back.
- Exam on screen: the written part is taken on a computer instead of on paper. Typed rather than handwritten, with headphones for the listening part — many find that easier than a sheet where nothing may be corrected.
- Faster to your result: digital marking noticeably shortens the way from exam day to certificate. If you are working towards a deadline, that is time gained.
None of this changes the certificate: it is the same telc certificate, recognised nationwide and internationally, whether the exam was taken on screen or on paper.
By when do I have to register — and by when do I pay?
Registration closes 14 days before the exam. After that we cannot accept a registration, even if seats are still free: we register every candidate with telc and need that lead time.
- Online by card: you pay when booking, which secures your seat immediately.
- Paying on site: possible as long as the exam is more than 14 days away. The amount must reach us no later than 14 days before the exam.
- Rebooking and cancelling: free of charge and self-service until 14 days before, via the link in your booking confirmation. After that only through us and against a handling fee.
In short: everything runs on the same deadline. Book and pay two weeks before your preferred date and you are on the safe side.
Which level do you need?
B1 and B2 are booked most often with us. Which level is right for you depends on what you need the certificate for:
- telc Deutsch B1: the level usually required for naturalisation and residence permits. It shows that you can manage independently in everyday life, at work and when travelling.
- telc Deutsch B2: frequently required in the recognition procedure for healthcare and nursing professions, and expected by many employers for a permanent post.
- A1, A2 and C1: we examine these too — A1 and A2 for family reunification, for example, C1 for university and academic professions.
Important: which level applies in your case is decided by the authority or employer who will see the certificate. Ask them before you book. We are happy to advise on the procedure, but we cannot tell you which level your authority accepts.
All levels with prices, format and exam parts are listed under Exams.
How to reach us
- By train: Gießen is a regional rail hub — about 15 minutes from Marburg, 10 from Wetzlar and 40 from Frankfurt, mostly without changing. From Gießen station it is about a 5-minute walk.
- By car: Gießen is on the A485, connecting to the A45 and A5. Free parking is available directly at Lernwerkstatt Pflege.
Our address: Liebigstraße 14–16, 35390 Gießen. Open Mon–Fri 9 am – 6 pm. The building is fully accessible and wheelchair-friendly. Full directions.
How the exam day works
On the scheduled dates the exam starts at 14:00 at Liebigstraße 14 to 16 in Gießen. According to telc, the written part takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and the oral part about 15 minutes per person. Breaks come on top. Plan to keep the afternoon free.
Frequently asked
Is telc Deutsch B2 enough for recognition as a nurse?
In Hesse and most other federal states, recognition requires German at level B2. The general telc Deutsch B2 certificate that you take with us is usually accepted for this. Only the decision of your recognition authority is binding. Check there whether an additional profession-specific exam is required before you book.
How much does the exam cost?
The full telc Deutsch B2 exam costs 250 euros, a partial exam (oral only or written only) 180 euros. These are final prices, no VAT is added. You pay online when booking or on site in Gießen.
I have already passed one part. Do I have to repeat everything?
No. You book only the missing part, oral or written, for 180 euros. Bring proof of the part you passed to the exam. Without this proof you cannot be admitted to the partial exam.
What happens if I fail one part?
The part you passed remains valid. You retake the failed part at a later date as a partial exam for 180 euros. You do not have to take the whole exam again.
How quickly will I get the certificate?
telc states about three weeks for the evaluation. With us the exam is taken digitally on screen, and the results go directly to telc. We will let you know as soon as the certificate reaches us.
Can my employer pay for the exam?
Yes. Tick “The invoice goes to an employer” in the booking form and enter the company name and address. The invoice will then be made out to the employer. For several people at once, please contact us directly.
What do I need to bring on the exam day?
A valid identity card or passport. Without an official photo ID you cannot take part. For a partial exam, also bring proof of the part you have already passed. We provide pens and paper.
Does the certificate expire?
No, telc certificates have no expiry date. Some recognition authorities and employers do, however, ask for a more recent certificate. If in doubt, ask them.
How to book
Pick a date, choose your level and variant, enter your contact details — done. The confirmation arrives by email straight away, and you can add the details telc needs later. All dates with available seats are listed under Dates.
Not sure whether something fits? Call us or write via Contact — on working days we usually reply the same day.
Also relevant
Coming from somewhere else? We have separate pages for Marburg, Wetzlar and Rhein-Main-Gebiet.