How many full simulations should I do in the last two weeks?

Two are enough: the written part on days 1 and 9, the oral the day after each. Analysing mistakes and targeted practice wins more points than a third simulation.

What if I score below 99 in a simulation?

Focus on the two Teile where you lost most points. The 2-point items (Leseverstehen, Hörverstehen Teil 2–3) give the fastest gains, and because the written exam is judged as a total, they count directly towards 99.

In which order should I work in the 90-minute block?

The order is free. Suggested times are about 60–65 minutes for Leseverstehen and 15–20 for Sprachbausteine. Use the order you practised in the simulations.

Is there preparation time in the oral exam?

Yes, 20 minutes, but only for the Teil 1A presentation. You choose one of two topics and may take notes. Teil 1B and Teil 2 are unprepared.

Is the oral exam on the same day as the written exam?

That depends on the exam centre; the date and time are in your invitation. If you are unsure, ask your exam centre.

telc C1 Hochschule last 2 weeks: 14-day plan and exam day

Level:C1Duration:~4 h 10 minFee:Varies by centreValidity:UnlimitedFormat:Written + Oral

Last updated: 11 November 2026 · Checked against the official exam documents

Two weeks before the exam, rehearsing the exam itself wins more points than learning new material. This plan turns 14 days into two full simulations, targeted practice and two calm final days, then walks you through the telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule exam day and the mistakes people make most often at the end.

The 14-day plan

Do the simulations at the time of day your exam starts, so you get used to a 90-minute reading block followed by listening at that hour. Give each simulation a day of analysis afterwards: the point is not to see the score but to find the type of each mistake.

Day	Focus	Task	Time
1	Simulation 1 – written	90 min Leseverstehen + Sprachbausteine, 20 min break, Hörverstehen, 70 min Schriftlicher Ausdruck	about 3 h 40 min
2	Simulation 1 – oral + scoring	20 min preparation + Teil 1A/1B + Teil 2; add up the written part with the 166-point table	about 1.5 h
3	Error analysis	Sort every mistake by type (vocabulary, connector, attention, time); pick the two Teile that lost most points	1–1.5 h
4	Hörverstehen	Teil 2 and Teil 3 with a single listening; keyword notes in Teil 3	1 h
5	Sprachbausteine + Leseverstehen Teil 1	2 Sprachbausteine sets, 1 Textrekonstruktion; error log	1 h
6	Schriftlicher Ausdruck	1 Erörterung in 70 min, at least 350 words; then check it against the four criteria	1.5 h
7	Mündlicher Ausdruck + rest	Two Teil 1A topics (20 min preparation), Teil 1B questions; evening off	1 h
8	Leseverstehen Teil 2–3	Teil 2 (~15 min), Teil 3 (~30 min) + Makroaufgabe (~5 min)	1 h
9	Simulation 2 – written	Same set-up as day 1 with different sets	about 3 h 40 min
10	Simulation 2 – oral + comparison	Oral simulation; compare both simulations part by part	about 1.5 h
11	Your two most frequent error types	Targeted sets; Redemittel for Teil 2; a 15-minute Erörterung outline for two topics	1 h
12	Light review + logistics	1 Sprachbausteine set, 1 Hörverstehen Teil; check your invitation, ID, route and start time	45 min
13	Very light day	Say your Redemittel and Teil 1A opening out loud; early night	30 min
14	Exam day	See the sequence below	–

The exam-day sequence

The written exam runs in a fixed order. Whether your exam is digital, hybrid or on paper, and the date and time of the oral exam, are stated in your exam centre's invitation; check the documents you need to bring there as well.

Block	Duration	What to watch
Leseverstehen + Sprachbausteine	90 min (order free)	Suggested: Lesen ~60–65 min (Teil 1 ~15, Teil 2 ~15, Teil 3 ~30 + Makroaufgabe ~5), Sprachbausteine ~15–20 min
Break	20 min	Water, a short walk; do not discuss answers
Hörverstehen	about 40 min	Every text is heard only once; take notes on the handout in Teil 3
Schriftlicher Ausdruck	70 min	Choose one of two topics; at least 350 words
Mündlicher Ausdruck	about 16 min (pair) + 20 min preparation	Preparation for Teil 1A only, one of two topics, notes allowed; Teil 1B summary + follow-up question; Teil 2 a 6-min discussion

Splitting the 90 and 70 minutes

The order inside the 90-minute block is up to you. One option is to start with Sprachbausteine, finish in 15–20 minutes and then move to Leseverstehen, which leaves enough time for the 24-point Teil 3. Whatever order you choose, use the same one in both simulations.

Leseverstehen Teil 3 and the Makroaufgabe carry 24 points; leave at least 35 minutes for them.
In the simulations, note where you are at minute 45; if you are still in Leseverstehen Teil 2, you need to speed up.
For Schriftlicher Ausdruck we suggest: 10 min planning (both Aussagen, your position, examples), about 45 min writing, 10–15 min checking.
When checking, look at three things: are both views covered, is your own position justified, is the text at least 350 words?

Three original items for a final check

The items below represent three different Teile of the exam. Play the Hörverstehen item only once, just as every text is played once in the exam.

Hörverstehen Teil 2 · Original exercise 1

Sie hören einen Ausschnitt aus einer Radiosendung nur einmal. Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Was hat Dr. Lenz überrascht?

Dass viele Erstsemester erst kurz vor den Klausuren lernen.Dass mehr Lernstunden pro Woche zu besseren Noten führen.Dass Studierende mit festen Lernzeiten mit weniger Stunden bessere Noten erzielten.

Sprachbausteine · Original exercise 2

Wählen Sie das passende Wort für die Lücke.

Für die neue Untersuchung ___ insgesamt 1.200 Freiwillige zur Verfügung.

Welches Verb passt?

standenstelltengabenlagen

Mündlicher Ausdruck Teil 1B · Original exercise 3

Ihre Partnerin hat ihre Präsentation beendet. Sie sollen zusammenfassen und eine Anschlussfrage stellen.

Die Partnerin hat erklärt, dass ihre Hochschule Vorlesungen online nur noch als Ergänzung anbietet und die Präsenzlehre wieder in den Mittelpunkt stellt.

Welche Reaktion erfüllt Teil 1B am besten?

„Danke, das war sehr interessant. Ich habe keine Fragen.“„Mich hat überrascht, dass Ihre Hochschule die Präsenzlehre wieder stärkt. Für welche Fächer halten Sie Präsenz für unverzichtbar?“„Finden Sie Online-Vorlesungen gut?“

Zertifly created these original tasks from the official task formats; they are not past exam questions.

What to avoid in the last two weeks

A third full simulation in the last two days: fatigue costs more points than knowledge gains.
Starting a new book or a new grammar topic; go back to the topics in your error log.
Listening to texts twice in practice: in the exam every Hörverstehen text is played once.
Relying on memorised Erörterung templates: an off-topic text gets D in all four criteria.
Writing the text entirely in capitals or entirely in lower case: Korrektheit drops one level.
Saying only „very interesting“ in Teil 1B: a summary and at least one follow-up question are expected.
Forgetting the oral line of 29: however good the written part is, it does not compensate for the oral.

Your last two weeks with Zertifly

For the full simulations on days 1 and 9, use the Simulation tabs of the Leseverstehen, Sprachbausteine, Hörverstehen and Mündlicher Ausdruck lists; for Schriftlicher Ausdruck, time 70 minutes yourself and pick a topic from the Erörterung list. Schriftlicher and Mündlicher Ausdruck are scored /48 by AI.

The Simulation tab is a Pro feature: with a free account you see what it contains and an upgrade option. The first exercise in every list is free, and free accounts include a small number of AI evaluations.

Official sources

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Spend the last two weeks under exam conditions

Run two full rehearsals with Zertifly's telc C1 Hochschule lists and Simulation tabs, and compare your results with the 99/166 and 29/48 lines.