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fide Test
18.11.2026 - 18.11.2026
Oral part → between 12:30 PM - 5:15 PM Written part → from 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
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A2
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Central Switzerland

fide Test

Oral: maximum 10 participants Written: maximum 15 participants
fide Test explained briefly: https://fide-service.ch/media/test/fideDE_VideoFideTest.mp4
  • Date
    18.11.2026 - 18.11.2026
  • 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 wish to take.
Goals
With the fide Test, specially developed for everyday life in Switzerland, language skills in German can be demonstrated orally and in writing at levels A1, A2, B1 according to the 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; participants may also speak Swiss German in the oral part.

You will receive the language passport and test results directly by mail approximately 4 weeks after the test.
ECAP and the fide office cannot provide information about the results over the phone.
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 proficiency in the national language German.

People with disabilities can also take the fide Test. Special rules apply to them, which are agreed upon 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 with the written invitation approximately 10 days before the examination date. The invitation letter contains all important information about your examination, in particular the date, time, and examination location.

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

A model test and further information can be found on the fide website. The direct link is provided below under "Link".
The regulations for participants can be downloaded below under "Course documents".

If registration is withdrawn up to 20 calendar days before the appointment, a processing fee of CHF 70.00 will be charged. If registration is withdrawn at a later date or in case of non-appearance, the entire fee will be due for payment.

Download course materials

Course no.: LU26HF0056

The following apply: Terms and conditions

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