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Solothurn

fide-Test

You can find a model test for preparation here: https://fide-service.ch/de/sprachnachweise/fide-test
  • Date
    22.08.2026 - 22.08.2026
  • Time
    The examination times are individual and will be communicated with the invitation ten days before the fide-Test. Oral Examination (Speaking & Understanding): 40 minutes, appointment between 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM Written Examination (Reading & Writing): Introduction approx. 15 minutes, Test 60 minutes, appointment from 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
  • Duration
    The fide-Test consists of two parts: Oral Examination (Speaking & Understanding): 40 minutes Written Examination (Reading & Writing): Introduction approx. 15 minutes, Test 60 minutes
  • Location
    ECAP Solothurn
    Biberiststrasse 24
    4500 Solothurn
  • Childcare
    Not available
  • Contact
    infoso@ecap.ch

Course information

Contents
Have you not yet tested your language skills in the Swiss national languages? Then the fide-Test is the right way for you. We conduct the fide-Test in the national language German at GER levels A1 to B1. The fide-Test was initiated by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and is recognized throughout Switzerland. You can use it with authorities, for further education, or when looking for a job.
Goals
Your language skills will be classified at levels A1, A2, or B1 according to GER.
Procedure
The fide-Test consists of the parts "Speaking", "Understanding", and "Reading and Writing". It measures oral and written language skills separately, meaning you can take either the entire fide-Test, or only the oral part, or only the written part. The results in the written and oral sections may differ. You can repeat the fide-Test as a whole, or the oral part, or the written part individually, as often as you wish. The participation fee must be paid anew each time.
Costs
Oral & Written Examination: CHF 250.00

Only Oral Examination (Speaking & Understanding): CHF 170.00
Only Written Examination (Reading & Writing): CHF 120.00

Further Information

Persons who wish to prove their language proficiency in the national language German. The fide-Test is recognized by the federal government and the cantons.

After completing the fide-Test, you will receive the Swiss Language Passport, which certifies the language skills demonstrated. You will receive the Language Passport and the test results approximately 4 weeks after the test directly by mail from the fide office in Bern. Over Christmas/New Year, you will receive the Language Passport approx. 6 weeks after the examination.

ECAP Solothurn, Biberiststrasse 24, 4500 Solothurn

01.08.2026

In case of withdrawal of registration up to 3 weeks before the examination, a processing fee of CHF 50.00 will be charged. In case of withdrawal of registration at a later date or no-show, the entire fee will be invoiced.

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Course no.: SO26HF08

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