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Basel

fide test

You can find a model test for preparation here: https://fide-service.ch/doc/220/fideDEFideTestModellversion.zip
  • Date
    08.08.2026 - 08.08.2026
  • Time
    Speaking and Understanding: individual appointment on the day of the exam between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Reading and Writing: approx. 60 min. + 15 min. introduction, appointment from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
  • Duration
    Speaking: 20 minutes Understanding: 20 minutes Reading and Writing: introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes
  • Location
    ECAP Basel
    Clarastrasse 17
    4058 Basel
  • Childcare
    Not available
  • Contact
    infobs@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 CEFR 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 for authorities, for further education, or when looking for a job.
Goals
You determine your language skills at levels A1, A2, or B1 according to the CEFR.
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 complete either the entire fide test, only the oral part, or only the written part. The results in the written and oral areas may differ. You can repeat the fide test as a whole, or the oral part or the written part individually, as often as you like. The participation fee must be paid each time.
Costs
Complete fide test CHF 250.00
"Speaking and Understanding" part CHF 170.00
"Reading and Writing" part CHF 120.00

Further Information

All persons aged 16 and over who wish to prove their language proficiency in the national language German. The fide test is recognized by the federal government and the cantons.

People with a disability can also take the fide test. Special rules apply to them, which are agreed upon together with ECAP and the fide office.

After completing the fide test, you will receive the Swiss Language Passport, which indicates the language skills demonstrated. You will receive the Language Passport and the test results directly by mail from the fide office in Bern within 4 weeks after the test. ECAP and the fide office cannot provide any information about the results over the phone.

14.07.2026

To register, please print out the registration form, fill it out completely, sign it, and send it back. The registration must reach ECAP by the registration deadline. Registration is also possible in person at the ECAP secretariat.

ECAP offers a special preparation course for the fide test. The courses are listed on our website, or please contact us. The preparation course must be booked separately.

In the event of withdrawal of registration up to 3 weeks before the exam is held, a processing fee of CHF 50.00 will be charged. In the event of withdrawal of registration at a later date or non-appearance, the entire exam fee must be paid.

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Course no.: BS26HF13

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