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Prepare for the FIDE test in French or German
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Start practicing the real-world scenarios you'll use everyday in Switzerland.
What's in the FIDE exam?
Understand what to expect in the FIDE exam through simple, real-life tasks that test your speaking and writing skills.
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Talk about what you see in an image.
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Simulate a short phone conversation.
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Describe your daily or weekly activities.
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Complete very basic forms.
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Write quick replies to short messages.
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Answer simple letters or notes.
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Switch between French and German to tailor every topic, resource, and lesson.
Review what you’ve learned
Browse topics, build vocabulary, drill flashcards, and track your progress.
Who are we?
We built the site we wish we had when we were in your shoes.
As full-time tech workers in Switzerland, language learning didn't come naturally to us. Between traditional schools, tutors, and late-night study sessions, passing the fide exam for our C permits was a real journey. Frustrated by the lack of focused tools, we teamed up to build the digital platform we desperately needed.
Today, we help expats conquer the fide exam efficiently. Every exercise is designed from a real learner's perspective and verified by experts.
If we could balance full-time jobs and pass, you can too. Let's get you ready!
FAQ
Answers to common questions about the FIDE exam in Switzerland.
The FIDE test is Switzerland’s official language exam for foreigners. It checks whether you can handle everyday situations in the language of your canton and is often required for residence permits, settlement permits or naturalisation. It tests levels A1 to B1 of the CEFR.
The FIDE test has an oral part (speaking and comprehension) and a written part (reading and writing). The oral test lasts about 40 minutes and the written test about 60 minutes.
The exam covers levels A1, A2 and B1. For the oral test, you start with A2-level tasks; examiners then advise you to continue at either A1-A2 or A2-B1 level, depending on your performance. The written part you can decide to take either A1-A2 or A2-B1 level.
The full test costs CHF 250; the oral part alone costs CHF 170 and the written part alone costs CHF 120.
Register directly with an accredited examination centre in Switzerland. You can choose to take both parts or only one part of the test.
The required level depends on your permit path and canton. Many applications require language skills between A1 and B1 in oral and written communication. Check your official letter or ask your cantonal migration authority before booking the test.
Yes. You can take only the oral part, only the written part, or both parts. If you need to improve, you can retake only the relevant part. Results remain valid for life.
Yes. The FIDE test is available in French, German, and Italian. FIDE Prep provides practice materials for French and German.
You will get your Language Passport (the certificate showing your levels) by post about four weeks after the test. Some times, the processing time may extend to six weeks.
We do not have a native iPhone app, Android app, or desktop app. On some devices and browsers, you can still install FIDE Prep as a web app and open it like an app.
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1. Open FIDE Prep in Chrome on your computer.
2. Look for the install icon on the right side of the address bar.
3. Click the install button.
4. Confirm to add the web app to your computer.
Browser menus and button names can be a little different depending on the browser and device.
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