FIDE-TEST IN ZURICH

Fide-Test German in Zurich: Prove your German language skills with the official Swiss language certification

Ready to take the next step on your Swiss journey? The FIDE-Test is your official proof of German language skills in Switzerland. This nationally recognized certification tests your language skills at levels A1, A2 and B1 using everyday situations that you will encounter in Switzerland.

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TEST DATES & PRICES

Prices, exam dates & Registration

Here you will find all the necessary information about our fide tests in Zurich.

FIDE-TEST PRICES

Complete fide-Test: CHF 250.
Oral part(speaking & understanding): CHF 170.-
Written part(reading & writing): CHF 120.-
The duplicate fee for the language pass: CHF 35.

TUESDAY

fide-Test Zurich Exam dates (oral and/or written) A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Tuesday		Registration and deregistration periodFree places
02.09.202512.08.20250
09.09.202519.08.20250
16.09.202526.08.20256
23.09.202502.09.20256
30.09.202509.09.20256
07.10.202516.09.20256

THURSDAY

fide-Test Zurich Exam dates (oral and/or written) A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Thursday		Registration and deregistration periodFree places
28.08.202507.08.20250
04.09.202514.08.20250
11.09.202521.08.20250
18.09.202528.08.20256
25.09.202504.09.20256
30.09.202511.09.20258

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MORE INFO

More about our fide tests in Zurich

Find out more about our fide tests in Zurich!

The fide-Test was initiated by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and is recognized throughout Switzerland. You can use it with the authorities to extend your residence permit, at Registration for further training or when looking for a job in your application documents.

At the fide-Test oral and written language skills are measured separately. The fide-Test is made up of a "speaking and understanding" part and a "reading and writing" part. You can either complete both parts (speaking / understanding and reading / writing) or just one part (speaking / understanding or reading / writing).

The fide-Test is not an ordinary exam with grades. You do not receive a "pass" or "fail" as a result, but rather the CEFR level (A1, A2 or B1) achieved in the various skills, depending on the skills you have demonstrated and your tested language skills (German, French or Italian).

Our language school ILS-Zürich is accredited by the fide office to take the fide-Test and conducts weekly fide tests as well as monthly preparation courses for the fide-Test .

The number of places on the fide tests at our language school ILS-Zürich is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly with us on site.
The respective registration deadline can be found in the table "fide-Test dates & registration deadlines".

Please note that the examination fees must be paid in full by the day of the examination at the latest. Otherwise the participant will be excluded from the examination.

Cancellations up to 20 days before the examination date will only incur a processing fee of CHF 30. Cancellations less than 20 days before the start of the examination must be paid in full.

Prepare for the fide-Test at ILS-Zürich : Visit a preparation course for fide-Test in private or group lessons at ILS-Zürich.

fide-Test Preparation course

Graduates receive the results after approx. 4 weeks by post directly from the fide office in 3008 Bern.

The processing time for tests taking place between December 9, 2025 and January 25, 2026 may take slightly longer. Accordingly, the issuing of language passports may take up to 6 weeks instead of the usual 4 weeks after the test date.

Speak and understand: Approx. 40 min.
Reading and writing: Approx. 65 min.

The fide-Test takes place twice a week: On Tuesday and Thursday. Participants must receive the invitation at least 10 days in advance.

ILS-Zürich
Hagenholzstrasse 81a,
8050 Zurich

ALTERNATIVES

Alternatives to fide-Test: Telc & ÖSD exams

In addition to the fide-Test , Telc and ÖSD are recognized examinations to prove German language skills. The fide-Test is valid in Switzerland, Telc and ÖSD are internationally recognized.

Telc exams at the ILS

ÖSD exams at the ILS

ILS-FILIALS

ILS fide-Test examination centers

Our fide tests take place at several locations. Choose the right center near you and secure your test date!

FIDE-TEST IN ZURICH

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Browse the frequently asked questions and our answers!

The fide-Test was developed on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). With the fide-Test you can have your German language skills certified. The test tasks are related to the German levels A1 - B1 and refer to different everyday situations such as at work, a doctor's visit, shopping or at the municipality. The fide-Test is divided into two parts; an oral part (speaking and understanding) and a written part (reading and writing).

The fide-Test is open to anyone 16 years of age or older.

People with a disability can also participate in fide-Test . Special rules apply to them, which are agreed upon together with the examination institution and the fide office.

You can contact one of our ILS International Langue Schools directly or register via the registration form Register. At Registration for fide-Test you can choose between the whole exam (oral and written) or just one of the parts (oral or written).

IMPORTANT: The number of places is limited. Please register early!

The whole test (oral and written) costs CHF 250.

Only the oral part (speaking and understanding) costs CHF 170.-.

Only the written part (reading and writing) costs CHF 120.

The oral part lasts 40 minutes, the written part 60 minutes.

The fide-Test takes place twice a week: On Monday and Tuesday afternoons. The exact test times are usually announced to the participants 1-2 weeks before the test date.

You will receive your fide-Test result directly by post approx. 4 weeks after taking the fide-Test test. Unfortunately, no information regarding the test results can be given over the phone.