fide test
The fide test assesses your French language skills through practical situations from everyday life in Switzerland. Déclic supports you throughout your preparation and welcomes you for your examination session.
A French test based on everyday life
The fide test assesses your French language skills from level A1 to B1. The exercises are based on common situations from everyday life in Switzerland, such as at work, at the doctor’s, during administrative procedures or in everyday conversations.
Developed on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), the test consists of two complementary parts.
Speaking and understanding
The oral section assesses your ability to understand and communicate in French in a range of everyday situations.
Duration: 40 minutes
Reading and writing
The written section assesses your reading comprehension and your ability to communicate in writing.
Duration: 60 minutes
Preparation
Who can take the test?
The fide test is open to anyone aged 16 or over.
People with disabilities can also take the fide test. Where necessary, arrangements may be adapted in consultation with the examination centre and the fide Secretariat.
Good to know
What you need to know before taking the fide test
Before confirming your registration, please read the main conditions relating to the fide test.
Your test time will be confirmed
You cannot choose the time of your fide test. You will receive an invitation by email confirming your test time at least 10 days before the test date.
Friday sessions
Friday sessions take place in the afternoon.
Give yourself the best chance of success
You can register for the fide test without having taken a course beforehand. However, preparation is recommended to help you understand how the examination works, become familiar with the exercises and feel more confident on the day of the test.
At Déclic, preparation is tailored to your level and individual needs. Our experienced trainers are familiar with the structure and requirements of the fide test and provide personalised support. Preparation courses can take place at our school or online.
Mock test
Practise under conditions similar to the examination
Take a fide mock test and receive immediate feedback on your performance to identify your strengths and the areas you need to work on.
Private coaching - 5 hours
Targeted preparation
Individual coaching focused on the skills you need to improve most, while helping you better understand what is expected in the fide test.
Private coaching - 10 hours
More comprehensive preparation
More in-depth individual coaching to help you progress at your own pace and prepare for the different parts of the test with additional practice.
Would you also like to practise on your own?
You can view and download the official fide practice test.
Fees
People with disabilities can also take the test. Where necessary, the test conditions can be adapted in consultation with the examination centre and the fide Secretariat.
| Test type | Price | Components |
|---|---|---|
| Full test | CHF 250.– | Speaking and listening + reading and writing |
| Oral test only | CHF 170.– | Speaking and listening |
| Written test only | CHF 120.– | Reading and writing |
Sessions
Upcoming fide test sessions
Choose from the upcoming dates offered by our examination centre. You will then need to confirm your selected date in the registration form.
Registration
Your registration in 3 steps
Complete the form below to request registration for one of our upcoming sessions. Once submitted, you will receive an email with the payment details. Your registration will be considered final once payment has been received.
Choose your session
Select one of the test dates offered by Déclic in the registration form.
Complete your application
Provide the information required for your registration and choose the type of test you wish to take: full test, oral only or written only.
Confirm your place
After submitting the form, you will receive an email with the payment details. Your place will be definitively confirmed once payment has been received.
Faq
What is the fide test?
Who can take the fide test?
Do I need to take a course before registering?
Can I prepare for the test online?
How long does the test take?
When will I receive my results?
Can I receive my results by telephone?
Cancellations and refunds
Once your registration has been definitively confirmed, cancellations are not permitted and no refunds will be issued.
Protection of your personal data
Your personal data relating to the registration will be deleted 41 days after you receive your language passport.
When will you receive your results?
Fide test
You take the oral and/or written test.
Waiting for results
Results are sent in approximately 4 weeks, or up to 6 weeks between mid-December and mid-January.
Language Passport
You receive your document by post. Results are not given over the phone.