fide test: obtaining a B/C permit and naturalisation
What is the fide test?
An examination designed to assess your proficiency in French, the fide test was developed in Switzerland by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) 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 rules of participation, access a sample test via the links provided or visit the fide-service.ch website for further details.
For further information: fide-service.ch
Rates
- For the speaking part: CHF 170
- For the written part: CHF 120
- For the combination For the combination of speaking and writing: CHF 250 CHF 250
Test duration
- The speaking 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 combination of speaking and writing consists of two sessions of 20 minutes for the speaking + 60 minutes for the writing.
Sessions available
26.03.2025 / 09.04.2025 / 30.04.2025 / 14.05.2025 / 28.05.2025 / 11.06.2025 / 25.06.2025 / 09.07.2025 / 23.07.2025 / 06.08.2025 / 20.08.2025 / 03.09.2025 / 17.09.2025 / 01.10.2025 / 15.10.2025 / 29.10.2025 / 12.11.2025 / 26.11.2025 / 10.12.2025
Test location
The test takes place at ASC Languages, located at Rue de Lausanne 72, 1202 Geneva. This site is specially equipped to provide an optimal environment, with all the necessary facilities to ensure a comfortable and professional testing experience.
Cancellation policy
- If the cancellation is made more than 2 weeks before the test date: a 20 CHF fee.
- If the cancellation is made less than 2 weeks before the test date: a 88 CHF fee.
Participation rules
Participation rules: Test fide - Rules
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 in the fide test.
Test registration
To register for the fide test, ASC Languages invites you to contact us to arrange a one-to-one interview. When you register for the fide test, you will have the option of taking only the speaking or written part of the test, or taking both parts.
Sessions available
ASC Languages offers two sessions per month. To find out about the next available dates and to register for the fide test, please contact us.
The French fide exam – a mock test
Here is an example of a fide test, which illustrates the type of questions and format you will encounter during this language assessment. This test is designed to assess your French skills in everyday situations, essential for those wishing to live in Switzerland or obtain Swiss nationality.
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