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fide
Bern

fide Test – Saturday

If you would like a consultation, please call us at 031 381 81 33.
  • Date
    21.11.2026 - 21.11.2026
  • Time
    Oral part: between 8:10 AM - 1:30 PM Written part: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM, incl. approx. 15 min. info session You will receive your exact examination times with the invitation letter.
  • Duration
    Oral part: 40 minutes Written part: Test 60 minutes and introduction approx. 15 minutes Please reserve the entire day for the complete 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 Understanding)
Written part (Reading and Writing)
When registering, you choose which parts you wish to take.
Goals
The fide Test allows you to demonstrate language proficiency in German, French, and Italian, both orally and in writing. It was developed specifically for everyday life in Switzerland on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration SEM. Oral and written competencies are assessed separately; in the oral part, participants may also speak Swiss German. The achieved levels (A1, A2, or B1) can be presented with the language passport for job applications, naturalization, or for a residence or settlement permit.
Procedure
After registration, you will receive the official invitation letter with the exact time approximately 14 days before the appointment. The examination times are binding.
The oral part is conducted with two licensed examiners. The written part takes place with a maximum of 12 participants simultaneously.
Approximately 4 weeks after the examination, you will receive the language passport directly from the fide office, which certifies your language proficiency. The fide Test can be repeated as a whole or orally/written individually, as often as desired. The participation fee will be charged anew each time.
Costs
CHF 250.- oral and written part
CHF 170.- ONLY oral part
CHF 120.- ONLY written part

Further Information

Persons who wish to demonstrate their language proficiency in the national language German.

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

Upon completion of the fide Test, you will receive the Swiss Language Passport, which certifies the demonstrated language skills.

ECAP Bern

We recommend early registration, as the number of places per date is limited. The last registration date for available places is 4 weeks before the test.
Registration is done using the registration form, which you can download directly below, fill out, and send to the infobe@ecap.ch address. Please include a copy of your ID for name verification. The appointment can only be confirmed after receipt of the registration form.

You can find the model test for the fide Test under Course Materials.

If registration is withdrawn up to 3 weeks before the test, a processing fee of CHF 50 will be charged. If registration is withdrawn at a later date or in case of non-appearance, the entire fee will be invoiced.

Download course materials

Course no.: BE26HF1112

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