fide test
Offer number IAZH: ST-1-001
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Date21.07.2026 - 21.07.2026
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TimeThe dates for the oral examination are individual and will be communicated with the invitation ten days before the fide test.
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DurationThe fide test consists of two parts: Oral part: 40 minutes Written part: introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes
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LocationECAP Zurich
Neugasse 116
8005 Zürich -
ChildcareNot available
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Contactinfozh@ecap.ch
Course information
Contents
The fide test is based on the principles of the fide approach. This is reflected, for example, in the following features:
• Candidates can demonstrate their language skills in everyday communicative situations;
• In the oral part, Swiss German inflections are also accepted;
• The tasks are straightforward so that people without formal education or course experience are not disadvantaged;
• The test level does not have to be chosen in advance: this happens during the test itself. Depending on the skills demonstrated, you will receive a result of A1, A2, or B1.
• Candidates can demonstrate their language skills in everyday communicative situations;
• In the oral part, Swiss German inflections are also accepted;
• The tasks are straightforward so that people without formal education or course experience are not disadvantaged;
• The test level does not have to be chosen in advance: this happens during the test itself. Depending on the skills demonstrated, you will receive a result of A1, A2, or B1.
Goals
The fide test allows you to prove your oral and written German language skills. It was developed on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) specifically for everyday life in Switzerland. Oral and written skills are tested separately; in the oral part, participants may also speak Swiss German. The levels achieved (A1, A2, or B1) can be presented with the language passport when looking for work, for naturalization, or for a residence or settlement permit.
Procedure
The fide test consists of the sections "Speaking and Understanding" and "Reading Comprehension and Writing". It measures oral and written language skills separately, meaning you can complete either both parts or just one part. You will always receive a result, even if the language skills in the written and oral areas differ from each other. The fide test can be repeated as a whole, or the oral or written parts individually, as often as desired. The participation fee must be paid each time.
Costs
CHF 250.00 complete examination, oral and written
CHF 170.00 oral only (Speaking and Understanding)
CHF 120.00 written only (Reading and Writing)
CHF 170.00 oral only (Speaking and Understanding)
CHF 120.00 written only (Reading and Writing)
Further Information
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Course no.: ZH26HF1010721
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