fide Test
Further information, a sample test for preparation, and the regulations for participating in the fide test can be found under "Link".
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Date24.08.2026 - 28.08.2026
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TimeThe dates for the oral part are individual. The written part takes place on the last day of implementation (Friday). The exact examination dates with times will be communicated approximately 14 days before the fide test with the invitation.
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DurationThe fide test consists of two parts: Oral part: approx. 40 minutes Written part: Introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes. The dates for the oral part are individual. The written part takes place on the last day of implementation.
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LocationECAP Winterthur
Zürcherstrasse 15
8400 Winterthur -
ChildcareNot available
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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 influences are also accepted;
• The tasks are straightforward so that persons without formal education or course experience are not disadvantaged;
• The test level does not need to be selected in advance: it is determined during the test itself. Depending on the skills demonstrated, you receive the result A1, A2, or B1.
• Candidates can demonstrate their language skills in everyday communicative situations;
• In the oral part, Swiss German influences are also accepted;
• The tasks are straightforward so that persons without formal education or course experience are not disadvantaged;
• The test level does not need to be selected in advance: it is determined during the test itself. Depending on the skills demonstrated, you receive the result A1, A2, or B1.
Goals
The fide test allows you to demonstrate language skills in German both 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 naturalization, or for a residence or settlement permit.
Procedure
The fide test consists of the parts "Speaking and Understanding" as well as "Reading Comprehension and Writing". It measures oral and written language skills separately, meaning you can complete either both parts or only one part. You always receive a result, even if the language skills in the written and oral areas differ from each other. The fide test can be repeated as a whole, or the oral part or the written part individually, as many times as desired. 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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Course no.: WT26HF05
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