German Course C1 – Advanced Level for Academic Excellence

B2 enables academic communication and is often sufficient for bachelor’s programs. C1 goes significantly further: you can understand and produce complex academic texts, take part in demanding discussions, use idiomatic expressions correctly and express yourself with near-native fluency. C1 is required for many master’s programs and academic positions.

Yes. For medical licensure (Approbation) in Germany, C1 level is mandatory. The specialist language exam (FSP) for medical professionals assumes C1 skills. Only with C1 can you master complex medical terminology and communicate safely with patients and colleagues. Our German Course C1 prepares you optimally for the language demands of medical studies and clinical work.

The telc German C1 Hochschule certificate is an internationally recognized language certificate accepted by all German universities, authorities and employers. It corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is designed specifically for academic purposes. C1 is often a requirement for master’s programs, PhD positions and academic roles.

C1 corresponds to competent language use at almost native-speaker level. You can express yourself spontaneously and fluently, understand and produce complex texts, and recognize and use nuances. While native speakers typically have C2 level, C1 gives you the ability to handle almost any situation linguistically and to master demanding academic and professional tasks.