fide test
IAZH Reference Number: ST-1-001
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Date15.12.2026 - 15.12.2026
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TimeThe dates for the oral examination are arranged individually 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 special features:
• Candidates can demonstrate their language skills in everyday communicative situations;
• Swiss German accents are also accepted in the oral part;
• 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: it is determined during the test itself. Depending on the skills demonstrated, you will receive an A1, A2, or B1 result.
• Candidates can demonstrate their language skills in everyday communicative situations;
• Swiss German accents are also accepted in the oral part;
• 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: it is determined during the test itself. Depending on the skills demonstrated, you will receive an A1, A2, or B1 result.
Goals
The fide test can be used to prove German language skills orally and in writing. It was developed specifically for everyday life in Switzerland on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). Oral and written competencies are assessed separately; participants may also speak Swiss German in the oral part. The achieved levels (A1, A2, or B1) can be presented with the language passport when seeking employment, for naturalization, 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 your language skills differ between the written and oral sections. 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
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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