telc English A2 · B1 is a standardised dual-level examination which measures general language competence over two levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) using a task-based, communicative approach. telc GmbH – The European Language Certificates is currently the only language test provider to offer a dual-level English examination in addition to its range of single-level tests. Forerunner was the DTZ or Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer A2 · B1 (German Test for Migrants A2 · B1), a language examination designed to be taken at the end of the integration courses for migrants to Germany. The success of this format encouraged telc – language tests.
