fide test

Registration form at the bottom of the page

What is the FIDE test?

The FIDE test assesses oral and written language skills in German, French, and Italian. It was developed to meet Switzerland’s specific needs, commissioned by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), and leads to the language passport.

It consists of a “Speaking and Listening” section and a “Reading and Writing” section. Participants can register for both sections or just one of them.

How can I prepare for the FIDE test?

You can download the practice tests below:

Practice tests to help you prepare—available here

Regulations Governing FIDE Tests

Do you want to take the FIDE test, but are having trouble paying for it?

Are you at the Hospice Général?The Hospice Général covers the cost of the test.

Are you not a patient at the Hospice Général? You canapply for assistance fromthe C9FBA's"Fonds Fide."

To request assistance, you must:

  • Living in the Canton of Geneva
  • Have an ID or a license
  • If you have a low income: You must submit the RDU (Unified Income Determination) form
  • Have an official letter or a letter from the OCPM requesting that you take the FIDE test
  • To have taken three months of French classes

Good to Know

Are you a minor?

Minimum age: 16. Presentation of a photo ID required.

Course Duration

Oral (40 min.)
Written (introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 min.)

FIDE tests are held every Wednesday, Friday, and on certain Mondays.

On Wednesdays, the oral exams are held from 12:30 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. (10 candidates take the exam individually, one after another), followed by the written exam for all candidates in the same room from 5:50 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

On Fridays, the oral exams are from 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., followed by the written exam from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The written exam always takes place after the oral exams and brings all candidates together during the same time slot.

How do I register for a FIDE test?

  1. Select a date
  2. fill out the online registration form
  3. Complete your registration by making the payment. Proof of payment must be sent immediately by email to the following address: fide@ecoleber.ch
    1. Online payment at the bottom of the form (credit card or TWINT)
    2. Pay later, but as soon as possible, by bank transfer or in cash at the BER school office

If your address changes, please let us know.

All registrations are final, and no refunds will be issued.

Warning!

Payment must be made as soon as possible because the sessions fill up quickly!

When will you receive your language passport?

Once you have taken your FIDE test, the FIDE office in Bern will mail a language passportcertifying your oral and/or written skills directly to your home address within approximately 2 to 4 weeks.

If you have not received your language passport, please contact us. However, we will not be able to provide you with any information about your results over the phone.

Rates

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"Comprehensive Test"
Fr.250.-

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    "Speaking and Understanding"
    Fr.170.

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      "Reading and Writing"
      Fr.120.-

        Register for a FIDE test

        Step 1: Fill out the form

        Step 2: Attach a copy of an identification document (ID card, passport, driver's license, etc.)


        Hours of Operation

        Monday–Friday:

        9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

        1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

        Address

        64 Rue de Monthoux
        , 1201 Geneva

        Email

        info@ecoleber.ch

        Phone

        +41 22 340 12 81