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Central Switzerland

fide Test

oral maximum 10 people written maximum 15 people
The fide test briefly explained: https://fide-service.ch/media/test/fideDE_VideoFideTest.mp4
  • Date
    19.08.2026 - 19.08.2026
  • Time
    Oral part → between 12:30 PM - 5:15 PM Written part → from 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Duration
    Oral part → 40 minutes Written part → 60 minutes
  • Location
    ECAP Central Switzerland
    Sternmattstrasse 12b
    6005 Luzern
  • Childcare
    Not available
  • Contact
    infolu@ecap.ch

Course information

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, specially developed for everyday life in Switzerland, allows you to demonstrate language competencies in German orally and in writing at levels A1, A2, B1 according to CEFR.
Procedure
After registration, you will receive the official invitation letter with the exact time. The examination times are binding.

Oral and written competencies are assessed separately; in the oral part, participants may also speak Swiss German.

You will receive the language passport and the test results approximately 4 weeks after the test directly by post.
ECAP and the fide office cannot provide information about the results by telephone.
Costs
Complete test (oral and written):
→ CHF 250.00 per test

Oral test only (speaking and understanding):
→ CHF 170.00 per test

Written test only (reading and writing):
→ CHF 120.00 per test

Further Information

All persons aged 16 and over who wish to demonstrate their language competency in the national language German.

People with disabilities can also take the fide test. Special rules apply to them, which are agreed upon together with the examination institution and the fide office.

Upon successful completion of the entire examination, you will receive a certificate.

Consultation & Administration on the ground floor

The exact examination times will be sent to you together with the written invitation approximately 10 days before the examination date. The invitation letter contains all important information about your examination, in particular date, time, and examination location.

We recommend early registration, as the number of places per date is limited.

You can find a sample test and further information on the fide website. The direct link can be found below under "Link".
The regulations for participants can be downloaded below under "Course materials".

If registration is withdrawn up to 20 calendar days before the date, a processing fee of CHF 70.00 will be charged. If registration is withdrawn at a later time or in case of non-attendance, the entire fee will be due for payment.

Download course materials

Course no.: LU26HF0036

The following apply: Terms and conditions

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