telc or fide test?<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/td>\n telc<\/strong><\/td>\nfide-Test<\/strong>
\n(Fran\u00e7ais, Italiano, Deutsch in der Schweiz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAwarding institution<\/strong><\/td>\ntelc gGmbH, Bad Homburg<\/td>\n fide office
\non behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nValidity<\/strong><\/td>\nWorldwide<\/td>\n Throughout Switzerland
\nNaturalisation requirement in many cantons.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCandidates<\/strong><\/td>\nOpen<\/p>\nRecommended for participants aged 18 and over.
\nThere are separate examination formats for younger participants, e.g. telc B1 Schule, which are thematically suitable for younger participants.<\/p>\n
Suitable for people who are accustomed to study.<\/td>\n
Candidates must be 16 or over<\/p>\nAlso suitable for people who are not accustomed to study. Literacy not required for participation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nRegistration\/result<\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n- Candidates register for an exam at a specific level.<\/li>\n
- Candidates pass or fail the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- The test is progressive: candidates register for the test (without specifying level).<\/li>\n
- The level is determined on the basis of test performance. Candidates who achieve at least level A1 in at least one part of the fide test are issued with a Language Passport by the fide office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nWhich levels?<\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n- A1 \u2013 C2<\/li>\n
- Combined exams for migrants: A2\/B1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- A1 \u2013 B1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nScope of examination<\/strong><\/td>\nThe exam consists of an oral component (speaking) and a written component (reading, listening and writing).<\/p>\nCandidates must sit the entire exam in order to pass.<\/p>\n
From level B1, you may retake part of the exam if you fail.<\/td>\n
The test comprises Speaking & Comprehension<\/em> and Reading & Writing<\/em> components.<\/p>\nCandidates can register for:
\nSpeaking & Comprehension,
\nor<\/em> Reading & Writing
\nor<\/em> both parts at the same time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nCosts<\/strong><\/td>\nA1 CHF 160.\u2013
\nA2 CHF 185.\u2013
\nB1 CHF 280.\u2013
\nB2 CHF 330.\u2013
\nC1\/C1 HS CHF 370.\u2013
\nC2 CHF 450.\u2013 (on request)<\/p>\nPartial exams:
\nB levels: CHF 200.\u2013
\nC1 CHF 280.\u2013<\/p>\n
Combined exams:
\nA2\/B1: CHF 280.\u2013<\/td>\n
Complete exam: CHF 250.\u2013
\nSpeaking & Comprehension: CHF 170.\u2013
\nReading & Writing: CHF 120.\u2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nRetakes<\/strong><\/td>\nThe entire exam can be retaken as often as required.<\/p>\nFrom B1 upwards, participants can retake either the oral or the written examination if they have previously passed one section but failed the other. The result of the passed section is valid for 12 months (from the date of issue). When retaking an examination section that has already been passed, the most recent result always applies.<\/td>\n
\n\n- Candidates can retake the whole fide test, only the oral component or only the written component as often as they need. The exam fee must be paid again each time.<\/li>\n
- After a retake, the Language Passport will be reissued to show the language level achieved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nExamination procedure<\/strong><\/td>\nWritten exam:<\/em>
\nOn receiving the exam papers, the length of time candidates have to complete the exam depends on their level:
\nA1: 85 minutes
\nA2: 90 minutes
\nB1: 2 hours 30 minutes
\nB2: 2 hours 20 minutes
\nC1: 3 hours 40 minutes
\nC2: 4 hours 10 minutes<\/p>\nOral exam:<\/em>
\nThe oral exam comprises three task elements and these generally involve a dialogue between two candidates. The candidates hold a conversation while the examiners moderate. From level B1, the candidates are given 20 minutes to prepare.<\/td>\nThe test is carried out on an individual basis and begins with the Speaking & Comprehension<\/em> component:<\/p>\n\n- It will begin with a task at level A2<\/li>\n
- Examiners recommend proceeding to Speaking & Comprehension at A1\/B1.<\/li>\n
- Candidates can accept or reject.<\/li>\n
- Candidates complete a form to assess their written language skills. Here, too, examiners recommend continuing the test with tasks at level A1\/A2 or A2\/B1.<\/li>\n
- Candidates can accept or reject<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Reading & Writing<\/em> component<\/p>\n\n- Candidates are given the assigned tasks. In the first five minutes, candidates have the option to switch to more difficult\/easier tasks. Time: 60 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\nFocus of the tasks<\/strong><\/td>\nReality-based tasks that test the candidates\u2019 capabilities.<\/td>\n Language role-play situations that reflect day-to-day life in Switzerland<\/em>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nPreparatory materials<\/strong><\/td>\nPractice material: (one free mock exam).<\/td>\n Model version: https:\/\/fide-service.ch\/de\/sprachnachweise\/fide-test<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nIdeal for<\/strong><\/td>\n\n\n- Anyone who needs to demonstrate their language level in German to universities or employers or as part of the naturalisation process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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| <\/td>\n | telc<\/strong><\/td>\n| fide-Test<\/strong> | \n(Fran\u00e7ais, Italiano, Deutsch in der Schweiz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Awarding institution<\/strong><\/td>\n | telc gGmbH, Bad Homburg<\/td>\n | fide office | \non behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Validity<\/strong><\/td>\n | Worldwide<\/td>\n | Throughout Switzerland | \nNaturalisation requirement in many cantons.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n | Open<\/p>\n | Recommended for participants aged 18 and over. Suitable for people who are accustomed to study.<\/td>\n Candidates must be 16 or over<\/p>\n | Also suitable for people who are not accustomed to study. Literacy not required for participation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Registration\/result<\/strong><\/td>\n | \n |
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