Germanbound

German language school · Online · A1 to C1

Learn German with a native German teacher. Then pass the telc exam you need.

Live online classes in groups of at most 15, four evenings a week, India time. For nurses, IT professionals and students who are moving to Germany.

  • Teachers are native speakers, based in Gießen
  • Our organisation runs a telc exam centre in Gießen
  • Operated by PflegeXperts GmbH, Germany

Which certificate do you need?

The authority names the level. We get you there.

Visas, recognition and admission are decided by German authorities, employers and universities, not by us. What we can tell you is which telc certificate they usually ask for, and how long it takes from zero.

B2

Nursing recognition

Most German states ask for B2 before they recognise a nursing qualification. Many also accept telc Deutsch B1·B2 Pflege. From zero: about 10 months in the regular format.

B2 groups and dates
B1B2

Work in IT or engineering

The Skilled Immigration Act asks for German for many jobs. Employers in IT and engineering usually want B1, often B2. From zero: about 6 to 10 months.

B1 and B2 groups
C1

Study at a German university

Public universities ask for C1, for example telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule. Most charge no tuition fees. From zero: about 13 months regular, 11 months intensive.

C1 groups and dates

How it works

Three steps from your first German word to the exam.

STEP 1

Check your level

Complete beginner? Book the next A1 group. Already speak some German? Take the free online level check, about 10 minutes, and confirm the result in a short call with a teacher.

STEP 2

Learn in your group

Live classes on Zoom with the same teacher and the same people, at most 15. 90 minutes per session at A1 and A2, 135 minutes from B1. Homework after every session. Missed a class? The recording is there for 48 hours.

STEP 3

Sit the telc exam

Every level ends with a full mock exam under real timing. Then you register for the official telc exam at a licensed exam centre. We help you with the registration.

Levels

Five levels. Each one prepares you for the telc exam at that level.

Descriptions follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Durations are for the regular format with 4 sessions a week.

A1

Beginner

By the end of A1 you can

  • use simple everyday words and phrases for basic needs
  • introduce yourself and others, ask where people live and what they do
  • take part in basic day-to-day conversations
27 sessions × 90 min81 teaching units of 45 minAbout 7 weeks₹19,500 about €180
A2

Elementary

By the end of A2 you can

  • understand common sentences about family, shopping, your area and work
  • handle simple everyday tasks with a short exchange of information
  • describe your background and your immediate needs in simple words
40 sessions × 90 min120 teaching units of 45 minAbout 10 weeks[PRICE]
B1

Intermediate

By the end of B1 you can

  • follow clear speech about work, school and free time
  • handle most situations when travelling in German-speaking places
  • talk about experiences, plans and goals and give short reasons
37 sessions × 135 min148 teaching units of 45 minAbout 9 weeks[PRICE]
B2

Upper intermediate

By the end of B2 you can

  • understand the main ideas of difficult texts, including in your field
  • hold a natural conversation with native speakers without strain
  • write clear, detailed texts and weigh pros and cons of a question
75 sessions × 135 min300 teaching units of 45 minAbout 19 weeks[PRICE]
C1

Advanced

By the end of C1 you can

  • understand long, demanding texts and implicit meaning
  • speak fluently without searching for words, also at work and university
  • write well-structured texts on complex subjects
50 sessions × 135 min200 teaching units of 45 minAbout 13 weeks[PRICE]

What you get

What the price includes, in plain words.

Six things. If a school cannot say these six things about its course, ask why.

A teacher from Germany, live

Not a recording, not an app. Your teacher is a native German speaker teaching your group live from Gießen.

At most 15 people

Small enough that everyone speaks in every class. Your teacher knows your name by the second session.

Recording if you miss a class

Night shift? Sick child? Power cut? The recording is available for 48 hours. Homework is still due.

A full mock exam

Before your telc exam, you complete a full mock exam under real timing. Your writing is corrected with the published telc criteria.

First choice for the next level

Finish A1 with us and you get priority booking for A2, same time slot where possible. You can also take a break.

For nurses: what comes after B2

PflegeXperts, our parent company, supports nurses with recognition and placement in German hospitals and care homes.

Teachers

The people you will see four evenings a week.

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[Teacher first name]

Native speaker · Gießen · teaches A1 to B1 · since [year]

[One sentence in the teacher's own words about how they teach.]

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[Teacher first name]

Native speaker · Gießen · teaches B1 to B2 · telc examiner [if true]

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[Teacher first name]

Native speaker · Gießen · teaches B2 to C1 · since [year]

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Prices

One price per level. Nothing else to pay us.

You book and pay one level at a time. The telc exam fee is paid separately to the exam centre.

LevelSessionsTeaching unitsDuration, regularIntensivePrice
A127 × 90 min81About 7 weeksAbout 6 weeks₹19,500 · about €180
A240 × 90 min120About 10 weeksAbout 8 weeks[PRICE]
B137 × 135 min148About 9 weeksAbout 8 weeks[PRICE]
B275 × 135 min300About 19 weeksAbout 15 weeks[PRICE]
C150 × 135 min200About 13 weeksAbout 10 weeks[PRICE]

A teaching unit is 45 minutes. Each session counts 2 or 3 live units plus 1 unit of homework. Included in every level: live classes, all course materials, homework correction, one full mock exam, recordings for 48 hours. Prices are final prices. [VAT note to confirm]

Pay by card, or in instalments

Pay in full by card and your seat is confirmed immediately. Or pay in instalments: 2 for A1 and A2, 2 or 3 for B1 to C1. The first instalment at booking, the rest by payment link before the level ends. No extra charge.

Your employer can pay

Tick "invoice to an employer" when you book. We send the invoice with their order number.

Change your mind

Cancel or move to another group free of charge until 14 days before the start date.

Students

Two people who did it. In their words.

Only real students, with written consent. Placeholders until then.

[Quote from a real student. What was going on when they signed up, what changed.]

[Name], [job], [city]Passed telc Deutsch [level] in [month year]

[Quote from a real student. What was going on when they signed up, what changed.]

[Name], [job], [city]Passed telc Deutsch [level] in [month year]

FAQ

Questions people ask before they book.

Anything else: write to us on WhatsApp. A teacher answers, usually within a day.

I have never learned German. Where do I start?

At A1, on the next start date. The first sessions cover the alphabet, pronunciation and greetings. You do not need to prepare anything.

What time are the classes?

Regular groups meet four evenings a week, for example 19:00 to 20:30 IST at A1 and A2 and 19:00 to 21:15 IST from B1. Intensive groups meet five evenings a week. The exact slot of each group is on the courses page, in IST and CET.

Is the telc certificate accepted by German authorities?

telc certificates are widely accepted by German authorities, employers and universities. Which certificate you need for your case is decided by the authority or employer. Ask them, then book the level.

Do I have to take the exam with you?

No. You register for the telc exam at any licensed exam centre. Our organisation runs one in Gießen, Germany. If you are in India, we help you find a centre near you.

What happens if I miss a class?

The recording of the session is available for 48 hours. Homework is still due on the original date.

Can I switch from regular to intensive?

Yes, at the start of a new level. Tell us on WhatsApp when you book the next level and we place you in the intensive group.

Can I pay the course fee in instalments?

Yes. A1 and A2 can be paid in 2 instalments, B1 to C1 in 2 or 3. The first instalment at booking confirms your seat. For the others we send you a payment link on WhatsApp and by email, each due within 7 days. There is no extra charge. Instalments already paid are not refunded after the cancellation deadline.

Do I get exam preparation after the course?

Every level ends with a full mock exam under real timing. After the course, until your telc exam date, you keep practising with HeyFlinko, the telc practice platform of our organisation: telc-style tasks for your level and feedback on your writing. [access terms to confirm]

Can my employer pay for the course?

Yes. Tick "the invoice goes to an employer" when you book and enter their address and order number. They receive one invoice with a 14-day payment term.

The next A1 group starts on Mon 5 Oct. Seats are limited to 15.

Book online in 3 minutes. Pay by card, get your confirmation and invoice by email, meet your teacher on day one.