fide-Test

Oral: max. 10 people Written: max. 15 people

The fide test explained briefly: https://fide-service.ch/media/test/fideDE_VideoFideTest.mp4

Date

23.09.2026 - 23.09.2026
Time

Oral part → between 12:30 and 17:15

Written part → from 17:45 to 19:00
Duration

Oral part → 40 minutes

Written part → 60 minutes
Location

ECAP Central Switzerland
Sternmattstrasse 12b
6005 Luzern
Childcare

Not available
Contact

Counseling and Administration
infolu@ecap.ch or 041 227 50 70

Monday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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, developed specifically for everyday life in Switzerland, can be used to demonstrate German language skills orally and in writing at levels A1, A2 and B1 according to the CEFR.

Procedure

After registering, you will receive the official invitation letter with the exact time. The exam times are binding.

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

You will receive the language passport and the test results by post about 4 weeks after the test.
ECAP and the fide office cannot provide any information about the results by phone.

Costs

Full 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 prove their language skills in the national language German.

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

Upon successfully passing the entire exam, you will receive a certificate.

Advice & Administration on the ground floor

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

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

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

For withdrawal of registration up to 4 weeks before the exam date, a processing fee of CHF 50.00 will be charged. For withdrawal of registration at a later date or non-attendance, the entire exam fee must be paid.

https://fide-service.ch/de/sprachnachweise/fide-test