Exam Content
The fide test consists of two parts:
Oral Examination
Speaking Skills and Listening Comprehension
Written Examination
Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills
The “Speaking” and “Comprehension” parts are conducted as individual examinations, the written part is a group examination.
The tasks relate to situations of everyday life in Switzerland
The exam is progressive (it starts easy and gets more and more difficult to assess the language level):
participants register for the exam without an indication of their desired level. "Fail" does not exist
After completing the fide test, you will receive a language passport that shows the level achieved (A1, A2 or B1) separately for oral and written skills.
The fide test is perfect for you if you
- have to prove your German at the request of an Office, for the naturalization process for Swiss citizenship or for the B or C settlement permit
- want a job where you have to speak German
- want to improve your knowledge of the German language
- need a certificate to prove your language skills
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By booking, you accept the fide regulations. Please bring a valid ID with you on the day of the exam (passport, ID, foreigner's identity card).
Number of participants
The number of participants is limited, registrations will be considered as they are received.
Examination information
You will receive a written invitation by email before the exam (telc, SDS: no later than 3 days, fide: 10 days before the exam). Please arrive at our office on the day of the exam in good time to ensure you can go into the exam relaxed!
Conditions
Depending on the exam format, you will receive the exam result after 3 days with SDS and after 6 weeks at the latest with Telc. Language passes are issued by the fide office within 4 weeks. For all examinations, you must identify yourself with a valid, official document (passport, ID, foreigner's identity card).
Who can take the fide test?
All persons aged 16 and over.
People with a disability can also take the fide test. Special rules apply in such cases, which are agreed upon with the examining institution and the fide office. Write us in the comments when booking if this applies to you.
What does the fide test cost?
The whole test costs CHF 250. The oral part only costs CHF 170.-, the written part only costs CHF 120.-.
How long does the fide test take?
Speaking: 20 minutes, comprehension: 20 minutes, reading and writing: Introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes.
When will I receive the results / the Language Passport (“Sprachenpass”)?
Once you have successfully completed the fide test, you will receive your language pass by post. The language passports are issued by the fide office within 4 weeks. The examination centre and the fide office cannot give any information about the results over the phone.
