Your tasks as an examiner
The elementary use of language presents examiners with particular challenges: not expecting too much, but also not too little, adjusting to the language repertoire of the test takers and correctly assessing their competence.
As a licensed telc examiner, you will assess the test takers’ oral performances confidently, objectively and at the appropriate level.
Which examinations can I examine with the Deutsch A1−A2 licence?
With this examiner licence, you are authorised to administer the following telc examinations:
- telc Deutsch A1 (Start Deutsch 1)
- telc Deutsch A1 Junior
- telc Deutsch A1 für Zuwanderer
- telc Deutsch A2 (Start Deutsch 2)
- telc Deutsch A2 Schule
- telc Deutsch A2+ Beruf
Participation requirements
Formal criteria:
- Teaching experience: a total of at least 450 teaching hours in the target language at the CEFR levels of the desired license
- Language competence appropriate to the role, near native speaker ability
Subject knowledge in accordance with the preparation module
- Relevant CEFR competence levels and task-based language learning
- Formats of the telc exams included in the license
- telc assessment criteria
- Procedure of telc examinations
- telc examination regulations
LIVE online qualification: technical requirements
- PC or laptop with camera
- Headset (recommended)
- Secure internet connection
Licensing requirements
- Completion of all participation requirements
- Presentation of a valid government-issued photo
- Active and appropriate participation in the qualification
- Appropriate assessment based on the criteria
- Demonstration of role competence as telc examiner/assessor
- Activation of microphone and camera (in the case of a LIVE online qualification)
Qualification programme
The initial qualification is always obtained through a live seminar (LIVE online or in person).
If you have previously acquired a licence, you can also make use of our online qualification self-study modules to renew your licence.
Examiner qualification telc Deutsch A1−A2:
ONLINE QUALIFICATION | FACE-TO-FACE QUALIFICATION | |
Self-learning module | In person | LIVE Online |
X | X | X |
You will find our current training programme in the Training portal. Enter a keyword from the qualification title into the search field to find your chosen qualification. There is also a filtering function to narrow down your search.
The qualification process
During the qualification seminar, you will assess sample performances and discuss them with other examiners. You will learn to apply the marking criteria consistently and reflect on your role as examiner.
At the end, you will complete a licensing task in which you will evaluate one to two examination situations. If you successfully complete this task and fulfil all participation requirements, you will receive a telc examiner licence Deutsch A1−A2
For details on online qualification seminars, click here.
Terms and validity of the licence
telc licences are valid for three years. This information is displayed on your licence overview page in telc Community. To find out which licence is required to assess specific examinations, see the Terms of Use for Online Qualifications.