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FIDE TEST BASEL

fide test: Your path to language certification in German

Would you like to prove your language skills in German?
SLA Basel is an accredited examination institution for the fide test.
With this German test, you can have your German language skills officially assessed. The language passport you receive after passing the fide test is recognised throughout Switzerland. It was developed on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).

The fide test at a glance

The test tasks are at levels A1–B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (GER)They refer to various everyday situations in Switzerland, such as at work, at the doctor's office or at the local council.

The fide language passport is suitable as official proof of language proficiency for various residence and naturalisation procedures. Anyone applying for family reunification, the granting or extension of a residence permit, or a regular or early settlement permit has recognised proof with the fide certificate for German.

The fide test consists of an oral part (“Speaking and understanding”) and a written part (“Reading & Writing”). The oral part of fide Basel lasts 40 minutes, the written part 60 minutes.

Further information about the fide test can be found on the website.
https://fide-service.ch/de/sprachnachweise/fide-test.

Here you will find the model test for preparation:
https://fide-service.ch/doc/220/fideDE_FideTestModellversion.zip

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fide Test

Registration

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This online registration is binding.

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Desired fide test
Desired exam date (Basel):
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Total years of formal educationThis includes all years of general schooling completed in your country of origin and/or in Switzerland, from primary school through to the completion of a degree. German language courses are not included.
Do you have a disability or special needs?If you have a physical condition that may affect your participation, you can request special accommodations. The examination institution will contact you and provide further information about the procedure.
Why are you taking the fide test?
Have you taken a fide test yet?
Have you taken a German course within the last three years?
Are you affected by illiteracy?If you are unable to read and write, you are entitled to special participation conditions for the “Speaking” and “Listening /Comprehension” section
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Who can take the fide test?

Anyone aged 16 or over can take the fide test. The test is aimed at anyone who wants to prove their German language skills for everyday life in Switzerland. For example, anyone wishing to apply for a residence permit, a settlement permit or naturalisation can use this test as official proof of their German language skills. People with limited reading and writing skills can also take the oral part of the exam.

You can register for the fide test directly using the online registration form or on site at SLA Basel. Registration for the exam is possible at any time. However, the number of places is limited. When registering, you can choose whether you want to take the entire fide test, only the written part or only the oral part.

The whole fide test costs CHF 250.-. If you would like to take only the oral part, this costs CHF 170.–, while the written part is CHF 120.–.

The written part of the fide test lasts 60 minutes, while the oral part lasts 40 minutes.

You will receive your language passport and test results by post approximately four weeks after the test. We cannot provide any information about the results over the phone.

You can with a targeted Preparation feel confident for the fide test. There are various methods to prepare for this test. To demonstrate the desired language level in the test, it is important that you practise German as often as possible in everyday life. Whether shopping, in conversations with friends or when dealing with authorities, having the courage to speak is crucial.

But also listen to German radio stations or podcasts and watch films with subtitles. This will help you improve your listening comprehension. Writing short texts or emails on a regular basis is another way to practise your language skills.

In addition, you can work through sample exercises to familiarise yourself with the test format. If you would like targeted support, you can attend a fide test preparation course. At SLA Basel, we are not only a fide test examination centre, but also a language school that works with experienced German teachers and plans individual preparation courses for the fide test.

  • Levels A1-A2-B1
  • From 16 years of age
  • The oral part: 40 minutes
  • The written part: 60 minutes
  • The test results: 4 weeks
  • Total fide test: 250 CHF
  • Speaking and comprehension only: CHF 170
  • Reading and writing only: CHF 120
  • Exam schedule: 10 days before the test
  • Examination location: SLA Basel