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Examiner authorisation Deutsch-Test für den Beruf DTB A2-B1

This is a transitional arrangement for examiners who already hold one or more licences according to ALTE standards (valid until 30.06.2024).

To self-study module in Campus

Your tasks as an examiner:

DTB A2 and DTB B1 are the final examinations for the basic vocational language courses A2 and B1. 

Distinguishing between A2-B1 levels poses special challenges for examiners: focusing on the test takers’ linguistic repertoire, accurately assessing within a vocational and business context, and assigning the correct levels. 

 

As a licensed telc examiner, you will assess the test takers’ oral performances confidently, objectively and at the appropriate level. 

 

Contents and structure of the self-study module in Campus

In the introductory module (approximately 4 teaching units), you will familiarise yourself with the format of the oral examination of the DTB A2 and B1, the relevant CEFR levels, the learning objectives and the marking criteria. The module concludes with a small test. 

 

After successfully completing the general test section, you can continue with the questions on conducting examinations for A2 and B1. 

Qualification programme

Examiner authorisation German DTB A2-B1:  

ONLINE QUALIFICATION FACE-TO-FACE QUALIFICATION 
Self-learning module In person LIVE Online
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GET YOUR GERMAN DTB A2-B1 AUTHORISATION

Requirements for obtaining the telc examiner authorisation German DTB A2-B1

Requirements for the authorisation 

• Authorisation as a teacher for vocational language courses up to level C2 according to § 18 DeuFöV 

• At least one valid licence according to ALTE standards 

 

This could be one of the following licences:  

  • telc Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer A2–B1 ( 

  • telc Deutsch A1-A2 

  • telc Deutsch B1–B2  

  • telc Deutsch Pflege  

  • telc Deutsch Medizin/Pflege   

 

Requirements for the examinations 

At the time of the examination, you must hold a valid licence according to ALTE standards of the corresponding examination level. (For instance, you could not conduct a DTB A2 examination with a licence at level B1-B2.) 

 

Which examinations can I examine with the German DTB A2-B1 authorisation?

With a combination of this examiner authorisation and the corresponding examiner licence ​​according to ALTE standards (see above), you are authorised to administer the following telc examinations: 

• telc Deutsch-Test für den Beruf A2  (DTB A2) 

• telc Deutsch-Test für den Beruf A2  (DTB B1) 

What are the advantages of the German DTB A2-B1 authorisation compared to the DTB examiner licences, and what should be considered?

YOUR ADVANTAGES 

You can complete the self-study module in Campus from the convenience of your home at any time. The result is immediately available, and the proof of successful completion of the introductory module is listed in your licence overview right away. 

 

PLEASE NOTE 

The DTB authorisations are an exception granted by BAMF. They are valid only until June 30, 2024, regardless of the date they are issued. 

At the time of acquisition and at the time of the examination, you must hold at least one valid licence according to ALTE standards.