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fide
Bern

fide test – Monday

If you would like a consultation, you can reach us by phone on 031 381 81 33.
  • Date
    26.10.2026 - 26.10.2026
  • Time
    Oral part: between 08:10 and 1:30 PM Written part: 2:00–3:15 PM, incl. approx. 15 min. information part You will receive your exact exam times with the invitation letter.
  • Duration
    Oral part: 40 minutes Written part: test 60 minutes and introduction approx. 15 minutes Please reserve the whole day for the entire fide test.
  • Location
    ECAP Bern
    Freiburgstrasse 130
    3008 Bern
  • Childcare
    Not available
  • Contact
    infobe@ecap.ch

Course information

Contents
The fide test consists of two parts:
Oral part (speaking and listening comprehension)
Written part (reading and writing)
When registering, you choose which parts you would like to take.
Goals
The fide test can be used to demonstrate oral and written language skills in German, French and Italian. 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 naturalisation, or for a residence or settlement permit.
Procedure
After registering, you will receive the official invitation letter with the exact time about 14 days before the date. The exam times are binding.
The oral part is conducted with two licensed examiners. The written part takes place with a maximum of 12 participants at the same time.
About 4 weeks after the exam, you will receive the language passport directly from the fide office, which certifies your language skills. The fide test can be repeated as a whole or individually (oral/written) as often as you like. The participation fee is charged anew each time.
Costs
CHF 250.– oral and written part
CHF 170.– ORAL part ONLY
CHF 120.– WRITTEN part ONLY

Further Information

People who would like to prove their language skills in the national language German.

For more information about the fide test, click the link at the very bottom.

After completing the fide test, you will receive the Swiss language passport, which certifies the language skills demonstrated.

ECAP Bern

We recommend registering early, as the number of places per date is limited. If places are still available, the last registration deadline is 4 weeks before the test date.
Registration is done using the registration form, which you can download directly below, complete and send to infobe@ecap.ch. Please also send a copy of your ID for name verification. The date can only be confirmed once we have received the registration form.

You can find the model test for the fide test under course materials.

If you withdraw your registration up to 3 weeks before the test date, a processing fee of CHF 50 will be charged. If you withdraw your registration at a later date or do not attend, the full fee will be charged.

Download course materials

Course no.: BE26HF1103

Terms and conditions apply.

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