telc C1 Hochschule preparation — for German university admission
The telc C1 Hochschule is the language certificate for admission to German universities — and almost no one prepares for it properly. Our 8-week plan is built backwards from the exam: academic reading, language elements, listening, the argumentative written task, and the oral exam with presentation and discussion.
For international applicants who need the C1 Hochschule certificate for admission — often under time pressure and without a suitable course.
What telc C1 Hochschule tests
Every part of the exam — and exactly how we prepare you for it.
Reading
Dense, academic texts: separating the author's position from quoted opinions and reading for stance, not just facts.
Language elements
Formal connectors, nominal style and elevated grammar — the part that separates a C1 from a B2.
Listening
Lecture-style audio: following an argument, recognising reported speech and Konjunktiv I, and capturing what matters under time pressure.
Written & oral
The argumentative essay from a given input — structure, weigh, argue — plus a presentation and discussion in academic register, rehearsed live with the AI Speaking Partner.
Why this is faster
- An 8-week plan at three speeds, built backwards from your exam date.
- Over 320 interactive exercises plus an academic grammar and vocabulary bank.
- Every task maps to an exam part and the typical C1 trap.
- Mock tests in the telc C1 Hochschule format with detailed explanations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the telc C1 Hochschule for?+
It's a recognised proof of German for admission to German universities — an alternative to the DSH and TestDaF.
How is the course built?+
It's reverse-engineered from the exam: a shared competency core plus a thin, exam-specific strategy layer. Built by someone who passed the telc C1 Hochschule in under three months.
The platform is in German — will I manage?+
At C1 level, working in German is exactly the point — and the right final rehearsal before an academic exam. The tasks, explanations and feedback are all mapped to what the exam rewards.
What does it cost?+
A one-time €69, VAT included — no subscription. The first week is free, with a 14-day money-back guarantee after purchase.
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