GERMAN EXAMS IN ZURICH

fide-Test in Zurich: Demonstrate 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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I was greeted very warmly right from the start and felt at ease immediately. The exam was organized really well! Everything was well-structured, on time, and exceptionally well-prepared. It was clear that the team is very competent and experienced. Thank you very much for the excellent support and the perfect organization!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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This is the third time I've visited the ILS Zürich to take an exam. My wife took the exam once, and I've taken it twice, and we've been very satisfied with the service every time. Thank you very much, ILS!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Dear TELC Team, I recently took the TELC B2 exam and would like to share my feedback. Overall, I found the exam to be well-structured and easy to understand. I was particularly impressed by the exam committee—everyone was very friendly, helpful, and professional. Thank you very much! Best regards, Lirie Jakupi 💕♥️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I took my B2 exam at ILS, and the atmosphere was just great. The staff were super friendly, helpful, and full of positive energy, so I felt extremely comfortable. A big thank you to everyone! To anyone who still has the exam ahead of them, I can say: You’ll take it in a very relaxed environment.☺️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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All the staff there are friendly and welcoming. I took the exam twice and felt comfortable both times. Thank you very much.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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The place is very professional. The staff are friendly and hardworking. The place has a friendly atmosphere and a calm environment during exams.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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

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
22.09.202602.09.2026fully booked
29.09.202614.09.2026fully booked
06.10.202616.09.2026available
13.10.202623.09.2026available
20.10.202630.09.2026available
27.10.202607.10.2026available
03.11.202614.10.2026available
10.11.202621.10.2026available
17.11.202628.10.2026available
24.11.202604.11.2026available

THURSDAY

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

Exam date
Thursday		Registration and deregistration periodFree places
24.09.202608.09.2026fully booked
01.10.202611.09.2026only verbally
08.10.202617.09.2026fully booked
15.10.202624.09.2026available
22.10.202601.10.2026available
29.10.202608.10.2026available
05.11.202615.10.2026available
12.11.202622.10.2026available
19.11.202629.10.2026available
26.11.202605.11.2026available

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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 not a typical graded exam. You will not receive a “pass” or “fail” result, but rather a classification based on the CEFR levels (A1, A2, or B1). This classification is recorded in the Language Passport, the official document of the fide test.

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

You will receive your Language Passport and test results by mail from the fide office within 4 weeks of taking the test.

Oral section: 40 minutes
Written section: Introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes

The fide-Test held in Zurich on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Participants must receive the invitation at least 10 days in advance.

ILS-Zürich
Hagenholzstrasse 81a,
8050 Zurich

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ALTERNATIVES

Alternatives to fide-Test: Telc & ÖSD exams & SDS exams

In addition to the fide-Test , SDS, Telc, and ÖSD fide-Test recognized exams for proving German language proficiency. The fide-Test the Swiss Digital Language Test (SDS) are valid in Switzerland, while Telc and ÖSD are internationally recognized.

Telc exams at the ILS

ÖSD exams at the ILS

SDS examinations at 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!

GERMAN EXAMS 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.

Oral section: 40 minutes
Written section: Introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 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.