fide-Test
Further information, as well as a sample test for preparation and the regulations for participation in the fide test, can be found under "Link".
-
Date07.09.2026 - 11.09.2026
-
TimeOral part: individual dates. Written part: Fridays. The exact exam dates will be announced.
-
DurationOral part: approx. 40 minutes | Written part: approx. 75 minutes (incl. 15 minutes introduction)
-
LocationECAP Winterthur
Zürcherstrasse 15
8400 Winterthur -
ChildcareNot available
-
Contactinfowt@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 special 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 schooling or course experience are not disadvantaged;
• The test level does not have to be chosen in advance: it is determined 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 schooling or course experience are not disadvantaged;
• The test level does not have to be chosen in advance: it is determined during the test itself. Depending on the skills demonstrated, you will receive a result of A1, A2, or B1.
Goals
The fide test can be used to demonstrate German language skills orally and in writing. It was developed on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) specifically for everyday life in Switzerland. Oral and written skills are assessed 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 naturalisation, or for a residence or settlement permit.
Procedure
The fide-Test consists of the parts "Speaking and Understanding" and "Reading Comprehension and Writing". It measures oral and written language skills separately, meaning you can complete either both parts or only one part. You will always receive a result, even if the language skills in the written and oral areas differ. The fide-Test can be repeated as a whole, or the oral part or the written part individually, as often as desired. The participation fee must be paid anew each time.
Costs
CHF 250.00 complete exam, 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
Course no.: WT26HF11
The content on this page was translated using AI.