telc German A1 Junior for Kids and Teens

The telc German A1 Junior exam gives your child the opportunity to demonstrate their current German language skills under clearly defined and age-appropriate exam conditions.

ILS Junior combines the official telc exam with a learning environment designed for Kids and Teens . As a certified testing center for telc Junior and telc Schule, ILS Junior offers exams at the A1, A2, and B1 levels.

If desired, your child can also take a telc preparation course before the exam. This will allow them to become familiar with the exam format, practice typical exam questions, and focus specifically on the individual sections of the exam.

Level A1
Exam in writing and orally
Target Audience Children and Young Learners of German
Certificate internationally recognized
Exam Fee for ILS Junior CHF 190.–
Testing Locations Zurich, Bern, Basel, Aarau, and St. Gallen

Registration About the telc Junior A1 Exam

Space for the telc German A1 Junior exams is limited. Therefore, we recommend registering early at Registration.

The current exam dates, as well as the regular registration and withdrawal deadlines, can be found further down on this page.

Late registration for ILS Junior is possible, depending on the date, up until the specified late registration deadline. An additional late registration fee of CHF 30.– will be charged.

Course options
Opening hours

Mon-Thu 08.30 - 19.15
Fri 08.30 - 18.00
Sat 08.30 - 13.00
Sun Closed

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telc Junior A1 Aarau – Exam Dates and Registration Deadlines

LevelExamination datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration deadline (for a fee)
A113.08.202613.07.202627.07.2026
A110.09.202610.08.202624.09.2026
A115.10.202615.09.202628.09.2026
A112.11.202612.10.202626.10.2026
A103.12.202603.11.202616.11.2026

telc Junior A1 Basel – Exam Dates and Registration Deadlines

LevelExamination datesRegistration and deregistration periodExam Format
A128.11.202613.11.2026Paper-based only
A123.01.202708.01.2027Paper-based only

telc Junior A1 Bern – Exam Dates and Registration Deadlines

LevelExamination datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration deadline (for a fee)
A105.09.202605.08.202621.08.2026
A131.10.202630.09.202616.10.2026
A109.01.202709.12.202623.12.2026

telc Junior A1 St. Gallen – Exam Dates and Registration Deadlines

LevelExamination datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration deadline (for a fee)
A118.07.202618.06.202602.07.2026
A108.08.202609.07.202624.07.2026
A129.08.202630.07.202614.08.2026

telc Junior A1 Zurich – Exam Dates and Registration Deadlines

LevelExamination datesRegistration and deregistration periodLate registration deadline (for a fee)
A117.07.202617.06.202602.07.2026
A114.08.202614.07.202630.07.2026
A111.09.202611.08.202627.08.2026

Deregistration telc exam:

The examination fee will be waived or refunded in the event of deregistration before the end of the registration and deregistration period, although a processing fee of CHF 30 will be charged. Deregistration can only be made by e-mail. Examination fees will be charged in full in the event of deregistration after this deadline.

Preparation for the telc German A1 Junior Exam

Good preparation helps children become familiar with the exam format before the day of the exam.

At ILS Junior, students can prepare for the telc Junior A1 exam in group classes or private lessons.

The focus is on the competencies relevant to the exam:

  • Read
  • Listen
  • Letter
  • Speak
  • Understanding typical tasks
  • Dealing with the Exam Format

Targeted telc exam preparation for children can provide extra confidence, especially for those taking an official language exam for the first time.

telc Junior refers to language exams designed specifically for young learners. For German, telc offers the telc Deutsch A1 Junior exam. It assesses German language proficiency at the A1 level in reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

Yes. telc Deutsch A1 Junior was developed specifically for young learners of German. The topics, vocabulary, and exercises are based on the everyday lives of schoolchildren.

In addition to A1 Junior, other exams available for students include telc Deutsch A2 Schule and telc Deutsch B1 Schule. The content of these exams is geared toward students’ everyday lives and interests.

The telc German A1 Junior exam corresponds to CEFR Level A1.

At the A1 level, a child should, among other things, be able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very simple sentences. For example, the child can introduce themselves, ask and answer simple personal questions, and communicate in a simple way.

The written portion takes about 40 minutes. The oral exam takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Yes. The telc German A1 Junior exam consists of a written and an oral section. It is not possible to take the A1 Junior exam as separate sections.

The A1 Junior exam currently costs CHF 190.– at ILS Junior.

ILS Junior has locations in Zurich, Bern, Basel, Aarau, and St. Gallen. You should check the available exam dates directly through the respective schedule on the website.

Yes. ILS Junior offers preparation courses for the telc Junior exam in group or private lessons.

ILS Junior currently states in its telc Junior FAQ that processing takes approximately six to eight weeks. After that, the certificate or score report will be mailed.

telc Junior A1 Exam in Switzerland

ILS Junior offers telc exams for " Kids and Teens " at several locations in Switzerland.

telc Junior Zurich

The telc German A1 Junior exam can be taken at ILS Junior in Zurich. You can find the current exam dates and registration deadlines in the schedule.

telc Junior Basel

telc exams for young German learners are also held regularly at the Basel location.

telc Junior Bern

Kids and Teens can also take the telc German exam at ILS Junior in Bern.

telc Junior Aarau

ILS Junior also offers exam opportunities for young German learners in Aarau.

telc Junior St. Gallen

Exam dates for the telc Deutsch Junior are also available in St. Gallen.