{"id":932,"date":"2023-09-19T08:19:47","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T06:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/switzerlangues.ch\/test-fide\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:32:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T08:32:21","slug":"test-fide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/switzerlangues.ch\/en\/test-fide\/","title":{"rendered":"fide Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the FIDE test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Since 2019, all foreign residents wishing to renew their residence permit or become Swiss must provide proof of their language level.<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To meet this legal requirement, the SEM has introduced the language passport, which certifies the holder&#8217;s oral and written skills in the three Swiss national languages: French, German and Italian.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, see the links below:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rules for Participation: <a href=\"https:\/\/fide-service.ch\/doc\/238\/fideFR_ReglementTestFide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fide Test \u2013 Rules<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test Example: <a href=\"https:\/\/fide-service.ch\/doc\/1505\/fideFR_TestFideVersionBlanche.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIDE Test \u2013 Blank Version<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additional information: <a href=\"https:\/\/fide-service.ch\/fr\/attestations\/test-fide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fide-service.ch<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is eligible to take the FIDE test?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone over the age of 16 can take part in the fide test.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone with a disability can take part in the fide test.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with little or no literacy skills can take part in the &#8220;Speaking and Understanding&#8221; section.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I prepare for the fide test?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SwitzerLangues&#8217; French courses cover everything you need to know to pass your fide test.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I register for the fide test?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You can register:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>by email at <a href=\"mailto:fide@switzerlangues.ch\">fide@switzerlangues.ch<\/a> and pay by bank transfer, credit card, or cash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in person at our reception and pay by bank transfer, credit card or cash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>directly through our <a href=\"https:\/\/switzerlangues.ch\/en\/fide-registration\/\">booking platform<\/a> by paying with a credit card. If your desired date is no longer available on our booking platform, please contact us at 022 547 66 47 or at <a href=\"mailto:fide@switzerlangues.ch\">fide@switzerlangues.ch<\/a> to inquire about late registration. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/switzerlangues.ch\/en\/fide-registration\/\">Sign up<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When you register<\/strong>, you can choose to take only the <strong>oral portion<\/strong> or the <strong>written portion<\/strong> of the FIDE test, or the <strong>entire test<\/strong> (both parts).<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you choose the comprehensive test<\/strong>, please note that our sessions are organized as follows:<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The participation fee is payable at the time of registration.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your registration will be confirmed and become effective upon receipt of your payment. You will receive a notice regarding the FIDE test, specifying the dates and times of your test, no later than 2 weeks before the test date.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How is the FIDE test administered?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FIDE test consists of a \u201cSpeaking and Comprehension\u201d section and a \u201cReading and Writing\u201d section. You can register for both sections or just one of them, at different language levels if necessary (depending on legal requirements).  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We organize our sessions as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturdays: oral test in the morning and written test in the afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesdays\/Thursdays: oral test on Wednesday afternoon and written test on Thursday afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fridays\/Mondays: oral test on Friday afternoon and written test on Monday afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Speaking and understanding (Oral part)<\/td><td>Parler : 20 mins.<br\/>Comprendre : 20 mins.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading and writing (written part)<\/td><td>Introduction: approx. 15 mins., test: 60 mins.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full test (speaking &amp; listening &amp; reading &amp; writing)<\/td><td>Reading and Writing: Introduction approx. 15 mins., test 60 mins.<br\/>Speaking and Listening: Speaking &#8211; 20 mins. &amp; Listening &#8211; 20 mins. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rates<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Full test<\/td><td>250 CHF<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaking and understanding&#8221; section<\/td><td>CHF 170<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading and writing&#8221; section<\/td><td>CHF 120<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examination venue for the fide test<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rue Claudine-Levet 2<br\/>1201 Gen\u00e8ve<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deadline for Submitting Language Passports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will receive your Language Passport, showing your results (A1, A2, or B1), directly by mail approximately 4 weeks after taking the fide test.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For exams held between mid-December and mid-January, it may take six weeks instead of four to issue the language passport.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The testing center and the FIDE Secretariat cannot provide any information about results over the phone.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cancellation Policy:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cancellations must be made in writing only to the following address: <a href=\"mailto:fide@switzerlangues.ch.\">fide@switzerlangues.ch.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cancellations made <strong>more than 20 business days before the exam date<\/strong> are eligible for a <strong>full refund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 20 business days of the exam date.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the event of absence on the day of the test: no refund will be made.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A certificate of registration for the fide test can be requested if required.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, please feel free to contact us by email (<a href=\"mailto:fide@switzerlangues.ch\">fide@switzerlangues.ch<\/a>) or by phone (022 547 66 47), or to review the rules for participating in the FIDE test: <a href=\"https:\/\/fide-info.ch\/doc\/238\/fideFR_ReglementTestFide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/fide-info.ch\/doc\/238\/fideFR_ReglementTestFide.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIDE Test \u2013 Upcoming Sessions<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To view the next available test dates, go to our <a href=\"https:\/\/switzerlangues.ch\/en\/fide-registration\/\">registration platform<\/a> and select the type of test you want (comprehensive test, oral test, or written test).<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the FIDE test? 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