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fide Test – Saturday

If you would like a consultation, you can reach us by phone at 031 381 81 33.
  • Date
    31.01.2026 - 31.01.2026
  • Time
    Oral part: between 8:10 AM - 1:30 PM Written part: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM, including approx. 15 min. information section You will receive your exact examination times with the invitation letter.
  • Dauer
    Oral part: 40 minutes Written part: test 60 minutes and introduction approx. 15 minutes Please reserve the entire day for the complete fide test.
  • Location
    ECAP Bern
    Freiburgstrasse 130
    3008 Bern
  • Childcare
    Nicht verfügbar
  • Kontakt
    infobe@ecap.ch

Kursinformationen

Contents
The fide test consists of two parts:
Oral part (speaking and understanding)
Written part (reading and writing)
When registering, you choose which parts you would like to take.
Goals
The fide test allows you to demonstrate language competencies in German, French, and Italian, both orally and in writing. It was developed specifically for everyday life in Switzerland on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration SEM. The oral and written competencies 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
After registration, you will receive the official invitation letter with the exact time approximately 14 days before the date. The examination times are binding.
The oral part is conducted with two licensed examiners. The written part takes place with a maximum of 12 participants simultaneously.
Approximately 4 weeks after the examination, you will receive the language passport directly from the fide office, which certifies your language competency. The fide test can be repeated as a whole or orally/in writing individually, as many times as desired. The participation fee is charged each time.
Costs
CHF 250 oral and written part
CHF 170 ONLY oral part
CHF 120 ONLY written part

Weitere Informationen

Persons who would like to demonstrate their language competency in the national language German.

For further information about the fide test, click on the link at the bottom.

After completing the fide test, you will receive the Swiss Language Passport, which certifies the language competencies demonstrated.

ECAP Bern

We recommend early registration, as the number of places per date is limited. The last registration date, if places are available, is 4 weeks before the examination.
Registration is done using the registration form, which you can download directly below, fill out, and send to the address infobe@ecap.ch. Please send a copy of your ID for name verification. The date can only be confirmed after receipt of the registration form.

The model test for the fide test can be found under course materials.

If registration is withdrawn up to 3 weeks before the examination, a processing fee of CHF 50 will be charged. If registration is withdrawn at a later time or in case of non-attendance, the entire fee will be charged.

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Kurs Nr: BE26HF1012

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