Results report: reads like a real exam result
Not a random percentage; section scores, the level's pass rule, and a map of where you lost points.
The real telc result does not give a single percentage: it shows each section's score, the total and whether you passed, separately; at some levels the written and oral parts must be passed separately, at others there are grade bands. A mock exam that does not show these is not telling you how ready you are for exam day.
The Level Exams results report applies the level's official scoring rule and mirrors the structure of the real document: section scores, total, pass decision, a warning if you are borderline, a grade where grade bands exist. On top it adds something the real document does not have: the topics where you lost points, and whether they recur across attempts.
Below: the logic of the real result, what the report contains, and the pass rules per level.
How the real telc result is calculated
The maximum score of each section is fixed for the level; a set percentage of the total is the pass mark. At the lower levels a single overall percentage is enough; there is no minimum per section.
From B1 upwards the rule changes: the written part (reading, language elements, listening, writing) and the oral part must each pass the mark separately. A candidate who scores high in the written part but fails the oral has not passed; only the passed part can be carried over to the next sitting.
At the higher levels the result document also shows a grade (sehr gut, gut, befriedigend, ausreichend); it does not change the pass decision, it only indicates the level of achievement.
The document is called a 'Zertifikat' and is recognised by official bodies. The Level Exams report is a preparation measure, is called 'Ergebnisbericht / Results Report', and is not a certificate.
How results arrive at Goethe and ÖSD
At telc a single result document arrives: points per section and a pass/fail decision, plus a grade band at the higher levels.
In Goethe's modular exams each module is scored out of 100, passed at 60 and certified separately. You may end up holding four certificates rather than one, and a high score in one module does not rescue another.
At ÖSD the written and oral modules are certified separately; pass both within a year and you receive a combined certificate.
The result report here calculates by telc's rule. If you are sitting Goethe's per-module 100/60 logic the section scores still show your weak side correctly, but the pass/fail decision is not identical to that provider's rule.
What the Level Exams results report contains
The scoring rule, pass mark, group rule and grade bands are read from the level's format file; the report applies that rule instead of inventing its own.
Score per section and total
The score and maximum of each section, the total and the percentage, in the order of the real document.
Decision by the level's pass rule
A single overall mark at the lower levels, separate written/oral marks from B1 upwards. The format gives the rule, the report applies it; if it says 'passed', you passed by that level's rule.
Borderline warning
If you are just above the mark the report says so: you passed, but you are at risk in the real exam. So that you do not book the exam too early.
Grade band (at the higher levels)
At levels whose official document shows a grade, the report shows the grade matching your percentage.
Weak-topic map
The items you got wrong are grouped by topic tag: 'detail comprehension', 'numbers and times', 'main idea' and so on. You see how many items you lost per topic.
Trend across attempts
One wrong answer in one attempt may be noise; the same topic in three attempts is a real gap. The report flags recurring weaknesses separately and links them to the relevant lesson.
Pass rule by level
Total points, pass mark, group rule and grade bands come live from the format file; the report calculates with these rules.
| Level | Total points | Pass mark | Group rule | Grade bands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| telc A1 | 60 pts | 60% | none | none |
| telc A2 | 60 pts | 60% | none | none |
| telc B1 | 300 pts | 60% | Written part ≥ 60% · Oral part ≥ 60% | none |
| telc B2 | 300 pts | 60% | Written part ≥ 60% · Oral part ≥ 60% | none |
| telc C1 | 214 pts | 59.8% | Written part ≥ 60% · Oral part ≥ 60% | 5 bands |
| telc C2 | 160 pts | 60% | Written part ≥ 60% · Oral part ≥ 60% | 5 bands |
Why a percentage is not enough
The pass rule changes by level
The same percentage can be a pass at A1 and a fail at B1 if you failed the oral part. A percentage alone cannot tell you that.
Where you lost matters more than how much you scored
Two candidates can have the same total, one losing in listening and one in writing; their study plans are completely different.
The trend corrects a single result
Anyone can have a bad day. The trend over three attempts is a far more reliable measure of readiness than the number from one.
How to read the report
- 1
Decision first, then the band
Did you pass, are you borderline? If you are in the borderline band, plan the next mock exam sooner.
- 2
Start with the lowest section
The lowest section score is your study priority; at levels with a group rule in particular, one weak group fails the exam.
- 3
Go from the weak topic to the lesson
Every weak topic in the report links to the relevant lesson; finish the lesson and watch the same topic in the next mock.
- 4
Look at the trend after three attempts
Do not decide from one report; after the third attempt the recurring topics are your real list.
Frequently asked questions
›Does the report predict the real exam result?
It is an estimate: same format, same scoring rule, same pass mark. But it is not an official result; performance on the day, nerves and assessor differences can change the outcome.
›What does 'borderline' mean?
A percentage just above the mark; the format file defines this band. You count as passed, but a slightly bad day in the real exam could drop you below the mark.
›Do you issue a certificate?
No. The report is called 'Ergebnisbericht / Results Report' and is a preparation measure. Only telc examination centres issue the official document.
›Can I share the report?
The report is stored in your account; you can share a screenshot with your teacher. Remember to say that it is not an official document.
›Are reports from earlier attempts kept?
Yes, all your attempts and their reports stay in your account; the trend analysis is built from them.
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