German B1 Exam Guides

Free guides based on official exam documents.

In short

telc B1 and the DTZ at a glance.

telc Deutsch B1 has 225 points in the written exam and 75 in the oral exam; you pass with 60% in each part (135 and 45 points). The DTZ has no pass or fail: each part receives a result at level B1, A2 or below A2. For the B1 certificate you need B1 in speaking plus B1 in listening and reading (at least 33 of 45) or in writing (at least 15 of 20). Details and sources are in the guides.

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