telc gGmbH is a non-profit language test, examination and certificate provider based in Frankfurt am Main.
A subsidiary of the German Adult Education Association (DVV), it is the primary[clarification needed] examination provider around the world for standardized telc language tests.
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, telc gGmbH in cooperation with Goethe-Institute developed the German test for immigrants (DTZ) from 2006 to 2009.
Since 1 July 2011, the proof of German language skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference is required also in Austria for obtaining citizenship.
In Germany telc gGmbH partners with the federal government for the language examination at the end of the Integrationskurs for immigrants.
In Poland, telc certificates are recognised as proof of language proficiency for a career in the civil service.
In Switzerland, depending on the canton, the required language skills for naturalization or acquisition into the Public Service can be proven with telc certificates.
Also, the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK) officially recognize the German telc language tests.
The recognition by the supreme state control committee of Turkish universities is valid for all German exams by telc gGmbH on the competency levels B2, B2 +, and C1 of the Common European Framework of Europe.
In the course of this recognition, the tests were incorporated into the official equivalence table (İngilizce Dil Esdegerligi tablosu) of the University Council.
Germany, in particular, makes use of the telc language certificates for physicians and nursing staff in the context of professional recognition.
telc English C1 certificates are used in Germany for proof of language skills for primary school teachers.
telc language tests incorporate the following features:[1] All candidates must complete four modules (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to obtain a score.
For Arabic, telc gGmbH offers exams at B1 CEFR level for learners with basic skills who can already communicate fairly well in everyday situations.
In addition, at A2, A2-B1, B1 and B2 CEFR levels candidates can take a 'School' exam which is specially designed for pupils aged about 12 to 16.
At A2-B2, B1, B1-B2, B2 and B2-C1 CEFR levels candidates can take 'Business' exams which are designed especially for learners who wish to prove their language competence in various everyday business situations.
At B2 CEFR level candidates can take a 'Technical' exam which is designed for advanced learners in technical professions.
In addition, at A2 CEFR level candidates can choose from TELC Türkçe A2 which is designed for learners after completing an average of 250 – 300 teaching units or TELC Türkçe A2 Okul which is designed for school pupils who can communicate simply in everyday situations.
[3] In 2017, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees withdrew approval for a German textbook published by telc gGmbH for showing Crimea as part of Russia.
Deutsch für die Integration" by telc gGmbH, a map with the "Russian" Crimea was printed in textbooks for levels B 1.1 and B1.2.
telc gGmbH commented that the company regretted "the reprint of the faulty map" with the note that it did not mean to make "a political statement".