Fide test: obtaining a B/C permit and naturalisation

What is the fide test?

As an exam designed to assess your proficiency in French, this test has been specially developed in Switzerland by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). It is designed to meet the requirements of administrative procedures such as residence permit renewals and naturalisation applications. For more information on the test, you can consult the participation rules or access a sample test via the links provided, or visit the fide-service.ch website for further details.

Participation rules: Test fide - Rules

For further information: fide-service.ch

Test français fide: example

Here is an example of a fide test, which illustrates the type of questions and format you may encounter during this language assessment. This test is designed to assess your French skills in everyday and professional contexts, which are essential for those wishing to live in Switzerland or obtain Swiss nationality.

Test example: Test fide - White version

Test duration

- The oral part consists of two 20-minute sessions.

- The written part consists of an introduction lasting around 15 minutes, followed by a 60-minute test.

- The oral and written combination lasts two sessions of 20 minutes for the oral and 60 minutes for the written.

Test venue

The test is administered at ASC Languages, located at Rue de Lausanne 72, 1202 Geneva. This site is specially equipped to provide an optimal environment for taking the fide test, with all the facilities necessary to ensure a comfortable and professional testing experience.

By registering with ASC Languages to prepare for the fide test, you will benefit from a proven teaching method and personalised support, optimising your chances of passing the test and meeting the criteria required by the Swiss authorities in terms of French language proficiency.

Cancellation policy

- If the cancellation is made more than 2 weeks before the test date: a fee of CHF 20.

- If the cancellation is made less than 2 weeks before the test date: a fee of CHF 88.

How can I prepare for the fide test with ASC Languages?

ASC Languages offers comprehensive French language courses that prepare you thoroughly to pass the test. Our fide test preparation programmes are designed to cover all the necessary language skills and ensure your success when taking the fide test.

Test registration

To register for the fide test, ASC Languages invites you to contact us to arrange a personal interview. When you register for the fide test, you will have the option of taking either the oral or written part of the test, or both.

Sessions available

ASC Languages offers two monthly sessions of the fide test. To find out the next available dates and to register for the fide test, please contact us.