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Exams and certificates
Bern

fide test – Monday

If you would like a consultation, you can reach us by telephone at 031 381 81 33.
  • Date
    23.11.2026 - 23.11.2026
  • 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.
  • Location
    ECAP Bern
    Freiburgstrasse 130
    3008 Bern
  • Childcare
    Not available
  • Contact

    Consultation & Administration, 031 381 81 33, 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 would like to take.
Goals
The fide test allows for the oral and written verification of 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 are also permitted to speak Swiss German. The levels achieved (A1, A2, or B1) can be demonstrated 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 date. Examination 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.
Approximately 4 weeks after the examination, you will receive the language passport, which certifies your language proficiency, directly from the fide office. The fide test can be repeated as a whole or individually (oral/written) as often as desired. 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

Individuals who wish to certify their language proficiency in the national language, German.

For further information on 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 language skills demonstrated.

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 date.
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 date can only be confirmed after the registration form has been received.

The practice test for the fide test can be found under course materials.

In the event of withdrawal of registration up to 3 weeks before the event, a processing fee of CHF 50 will be charged. If registration is withdrawn at a later date or in the case of non-attendance, the full fee will be invoiced.

Download course materials

Course no.: BE26HF1113

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