Since 2019, all foreign residents wishing to renew their residence permit or become Swiss must provide proof of their language level.
What is the fide test?
Since 2019, all foreign residents wishing to renew their residence permit or become Swiss must provide proof of their language level.
To meet this legal requirement, the SEM has introduced the language passport, which certifies the holder’s oral and written skills in the three Swiss national languages: French, German and Italian.
The language passport can be obtained in a number of ways, including by taking a fide test at a recognized test center such as SwitzerLangues.
in person at our reception and pay by bank transfer, credit card or cash.
directly through our booking platform and pay by credit card. If the desired date is no longer available on our booking platform, please contact us on 022 547 66 47 or fide@switzerlangues.ch for possible late registration.
When you register, you can choose to take only the oral or written part of the fide test, or the full test (both parts).
If you choose the complete test, please note that our sessions are organized as follows:
if you book the oral test on a Saturday, you must take the written test on the same day (in the afternoon) and it will automatically be booked for you internally.
if you book the oral test on a Wednesday afternoon, you must take the written test the following day (Thursday afternoon), which will automatically be reserved for you internally.
if you book the oral test on a Friday afternoon, you must take the written test on the following Monday (afternoon), which will automatically be reserved for you internally.
The participation fee is payable at the time of registration.
Your registration will be validated and effective upon receipt of your payment. You will receive an invitation to the fide test indicating the dates and times of your test no later than 2 weeks before the test date. will receive an invitation to the fide test indicating the dates and times of your test no later than 2 weeks before the test date.
How does the fide test work?
The fide test consists of a “Speaking and understanding” section and a “Reading and writing” section. You can register for both parts, or just one of them, in different language levels, if necessary (depending on legal requirements).
We organize our sessions as follows:
Saturdays: oral test in the morning and written test in the afternoon.
Wednesdays/Thursdays: oral test on Wednesday afternoon and written test on Thursday afternoon.
Fridays/Mondays: oral test on Friday afternoon and written test on Monday afternoon.
Up to the last day of the registration period (16 calendar days before the oral test date of the session): full refund of the participation fee (the card transaction commission will be retained).
Up to 15 days before the first test date: 50% refund.
Between the 14th and 8th day before the first test: 40% reimbursement.
Less than 8 days before the date of the first test: no refund will be made.
In the event of absence on the day of the test: no refund will be made.
A certificate of registration for the fide test can be requested if required.
I had an amazing couple of years studying two evenings per week. Both teachers I had (Virginie and Cathy) were fantastic, really managed to make it fun. Great organization by Nico as well, always offered flexibility when I was away on vacation etc. Could not recommend highly enough
Arianny Guimarães
2023-06-15
merveilleux enseignement super professeurs j'ai fait 6 mois et ce fut une expérience incroyable, sans aucun doute vous aurez de bons résultats en peu de temps. si je reviens au français, je reviendrai certainement en Switzerlangues/wonderful teaching great teachers i did 6 months and it was an amazing experience, no doubt you will have good results in a short time. if I go back to French, I will definitely come back to Switzerlangues
Aaron
2023-05-24
Die beste Sprachschule in Genf!
Nachdem ich eine kostenlose Probelektion nehmen durfte, habe ich mich direkt für die Lektionen angemeldet. Es gibt viele verschiedene Angebote zu verschiedenen Zeiten. Das gesamte Personal ist immer freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Die Lektionen haben eine gute Abwechslung aus Gruppenarbeiten und Theorie.
Ich habe meine Zeit bei Switzerlangues genossen und kann die Schule nur weiterempfehlen!
Pedro H. Colombo
2023-05-09
Amazing place with even better team, the best set up for me too lose shame and learn in a comfortable and friendly environment... for sure a great option to learn enjoying the process
Chany Jurado
2022-12-22
Je suis élève depuis plusieurs mois.Les professeures sont à l'écoute, leur performance très interactive. L'approche des cours vise la vie quotidienne, donc intéressante et pratique. Très satisfaite des prestations de l'académie.
Christopher Leyton
2022-12-22
As a current student at SwitzerLangues, I have nothing but positivity to express. I arrived in Geneva with little knowledge of the French language, Swiss/Genevoise culture, and with little direction about how to find the best language program in the city. I happened upon this treasure of a school by chance, and every day I'm thankful. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the director of the school is available and accommodating to each student's circumstances. The teachers are enthusiastic, and they are clearly very experienced and skilled at their craft. The class sizes are small, ensuring every student gets the appropriate attention he/she needs; and the pace of learning is appropriate for the amount of information taught. The students come from a wide variety of backgrounds (national, cultural, linguistic, professional, life stage, etc.) and are eager to learn. I appreciate that the school makes it a point to incorporate practical learning points into each lesson, as well as planning well thought out monthly field trips around Geneva to ensure students have the chance to appreciate local culture and integrate into the community. French speakers frequently compliment me on the progress I have made in the last couple of months - a testament to the efforts of my teachers at SwitzerLangues.
I strongly recommend this school for anyone serious about learning French in a fun, but serious learning environment!
Angela Diaz
2022-12-21
Es una escuela de idiomas excepcional. Yo estudio francés aquí, aprendo cada día y lo noto! Trabajan mucho con la cultura, así que aprendo sobre Ginebra, sus lugares, fiestas, celebraciones, tradiciones... es mucho más que una escuela de idiomas!
Diana Olvera
2022-12-21
Una muy buena opción para aquellos que además del idioma, desean integrarse, conocer y entender la cultura del pais. Ademas el método que ocupan hacen que lo que ya se vio se refuerce a lo largo de las sesiones hasta apropiarse de las palabras-expresiones vistas.
Farah Hussin
2022-12-11
Best way to learn French!! I have learned more French in the 3 months here than I have ever in the 3 years I learned in Highschool!! The teacher Kathy for A1 is amazing, she engages you, explains so well, has humour, teaches culture and most interesting info about Switzerland and Geneva. You have an online platform to see all the class material online. You have a whatsapp group to connect with the teacher and students and to link you to an online zoom if your not able to be present in the class. Nicolas in charge of all the rest is also amazing, extremely friendly explains so well how many classes you can take, and gives you the flexibility to try classes if your not sure your A1 or A2. Last but not least I finally feel like I understand and have the courage to speak French which is the ultimate goal, thank you so much !!!!
