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title: "DTZ, LiD & telc B1 Exams Düsseldorf & Essen | DÜS Eckert"
description: "DTZ, LiD and telc B1 exams in Düsseldorf or Essen. For Integration course completion, citizenship or residency. New dates weekly. From €0 with BAMF funding."
url: "https://dues-eckert.com/exams"
lang: "en"
updated: "2026-08-14"
alternate: "https://dues-eckert.com/de/pruefungen.md"
---

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# You’ve studied for this. Now let’s make it official.

DTZ, LiD and telc exams in Düsseldorf or Essen. New exam dates every week.

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## One less thing to worry about

LiD for permanent residency. DTZ with course. telc B1 without.

DTZ • Deutschtest für Zuwanderer

### German test for immigrants

**€0 or €179** (Free with BAMF funding)

#### What it tests:

Your German skills at either the A2 or B1 level in three parts: In part one, your listening and reading comprehension are tested. Part two evaluates how well you can write a German letter. And part three is all about your verbal conversation skills.

#### Required for:

Your integration course certificate, permanent residency or German citizenship.

#### Good to know:

- You can pass with either A2 or B1
- Exam preparation is included in all our integration courses
- The exam takes place on Fridays and Saturdays

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LiD • Test Leben in Deutschland

### Life in Germany

**€0 or €25** (Free with BAMF funding)

#### What it tests:

Your knowledge about German politics, history and society. You’ll learn the correct answers to the 33 multiple-choice questions during your orientation course.

#### Required for:

Your integration course certificate, permanent residency or German citizenship.

#### Good to know:

- The test only takes one hour
- 300 general questions, 10 about the federal state you live in
- All questions and answers are publicly accessible

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### telc B1 exam

**€199**

#### What it tests:

Your German B1 skills in two parts: In part one, your listening, reading and writing skills are tested. Part two evaluates your verbal conversation skills.

#### Required for:

Proving B1 when you can’t take the DTZ for permanent residency or German citizenship.

#### Good to know:

- The certificate is widely accepted by government, universities and employers
- If needed, you can retake the written or verbal exam separately
- The exam takes place in a single day

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## New exams. Every week.

DTZ, LiD and telc B1 – at both locations, with new dates opening every week. Not sure which exam your application needs? Book a free consultation and we’ll tell you.

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### Ready to book? Here’s how it works

DTZ and LiD exams require in-person registration with ID verification. Come to either location during office hours. It only takes 10 minutes.

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## Let’s get your exam booked. Quick and easy.

DTZ and LiD require in-person registration. Come by either location. We’ll sort you out in 10 minutes.

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