fide Test – German

Mastering one of the national languages is key to professional and social integration in Switzerland.
The fide test is designed to demonstrate your proficiency in German. The test is recognised by the federal government and cantons and is made up of two parts:

  • speaking and understanding
  • reading and writing

The results are used to classify your language skills as level A1, A2 or B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Written and oral skills are shown separately.

You can register for the complete fide test or just for one part.
You must present a valid ID on the day of the exam. You will receive your result and your «language passport» by post directly from the fide office within four weeks.

Exam duration

Speaking approx. 20 minutes
Understanding approx. 20 minutes
Reading and writing 60 minutes (+15 minutes introduction)

Cancellation

Up until registration deadline No charge
Cancellation up to two weeks before exam CHF 100 administration fee
Cancellation less than two weeks before exam  100% of the exam fee

Cost

Complete fide test CHF 250.–
Speaking and understanding CHF 170.–
Reading and writing CHF 120.–

Dates and registration

Select the location where you would like to take the fide exam.
You can then register directly for the exam via the website.

  • Location

  • Reset

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Exam date: 13 January 2024
(Registration deadline: 16 December 2023)
Location:
Visp

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Exam date: 2 February 2024
(Registration deadline: 5 January 2024)
Location:
Bern

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Exam date: 14 February 2024
(Registration deadline: 17 January 2024)
Location:
Basel

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Exam date: 17 February 2024
(Registration deadline: 20 January 2024)
Location:
Visp

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Exam date: 22 March 2024
(Registration deadline: 23 February 2024)
Location:
Bern

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Exam date: 6 April 2024
(Registration deadline: 9 March 2024)
Location:
Visp

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Exam date: 24 April 2024
(Registration deadline: 27 March 2024)
Location:
Basel

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Exam date: 3 May 2024
(Registration deadline: 5 April 2024)
Location:
Bern

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Exam date: 18 May 2024
(Registration deadline: 20 April 2024)
Location:
Visp

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Exam date: 21 June 2024
(Registration deadline: 24 May 2024)
Location:
Bern

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Exam date: 29 June 2024
(Registration deadline: 1 June 2024)
Location:
Visp

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Exam date: 3 July 2024
(Registration deadline: 5 June 2024)
Location:
Basel

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Exam date: 23 August 2024
(Registration deadline: 26 July 2024)
Location:
Bern

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Exam date: 24 August 2024
(Registration deadline: 27 July 2024)
Location:
Visp

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Exam date: 28 August 2024
(Registration deadline: 31 July 2024)
Location:
Basel