‘Oh no! It’s been years since I did my last exam!’ 

‘Am I ready for the fide test?’

‘fide test? What’s that?’

If you relate to any of these questions, are concerned with the fide test or need some inspiration to finally go for it, you are in the right place. Let us tell you a bit more about this test, and of course, let us help you succeed! Voici ce qu'il faut savoir sur l'examen fide:

1. The fide test is a certified and recognized proof of language issued by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). It has been specially developed for everyday life in Switzerland and it is what you need for a residence or settlement permit, naturalisation or a job search in this country. 
2. The test consists of two parts: an oral part and a written part. The oral part tests your speaking and understanding, whilst the written part tests your reading and writing skills. 
3. The whole test costs CHF 250, but depending on your needs, you can take only one of both parts.
4. The language passport can certify the levels achieved: Elementary use of language A1, Elementary use of language A2 or Independent use of language B1. 
5. The written part might vary, but these are the most common tasks candidates face: a complaint letter, an email to book an appointment, a work-related email or a reply to an invitation. 
6. The oral part covers some of these topics of conversation: the neighbourhood, at the letting agency, at the doctor, household chores, making a reservation, buying a ticket, at your child’s school, at work, getting a job, everyday misadventures. 

At this point, you might be asking yourself: ‘How do I prepare for the test?’’. We know sometimes it’s hard to find the time to sit down and do some practice, but we would strongly advise you not to walk into an exam room without prior preparation. And why not start now? We invite you to visit this page for more information.

fide Test Preparation with Prêt à Parler

Our team of Super Profs are all specialists in fide Preparation for Permis C and Swiss Naturalisation. We have many options to help you prepare for the fide test, depending on your level and availability:

fide Preparation Group Lessons

Our comprehensive 10-week program is the ideal fide preparation for A2 and B1 level students.

Each week you'll engage in weekly 2-hour online sessions with a small group of 4-8 fellow learners. You'll dive deep into 10 essential fide topics, participate in over 30 realistic test simulations/scenarios, and receive expert guidance specifically focused on fide success.

With our Super Profs, you will learn all there is to know about the exam format, content, topics and scenarios so you will know what to expect on the day of the exam. 

Interested? Learn more here.

fide Preparation Private Lessons

If you are not at the right level yet, or you need personalized attention, we recommend taking private lessons with a Super Prof of your choice. 

Our private program is specially designed to help you prepare for this very important exam. Prêt à Parler's Super Profs will make sure you acquire all the right language tools to feel confident and ready to pass this exam "haut la main" (with flying colours).

However complex this challenge might seem to you at the moment, we can assure you that it is perfectly possible to get to the level you need, and to even have fun in the process! We pride ourselves on making that happen, as easily and conveniently as possible!

Our preparation program for the fide test is specially tailored to prepare you for the various parts of the A1, A2 and B1 oral and written tests.

Are you ready to start your learning journey with your Super Prof? Click here to learn more.

fide Preparation E-couse

However, if you prefer to learn and prepare independently for the fide test, we have developed a special e-course where you can :

• Easily find all the relevant information you need, in both English and French, to help you start your application process.
• Follow our step-by-step guide to successfully prepare for the comprehension, listening, and written parts of the A1, A2 and B1 exams.

All the best with your preparation process and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.  We are here to help!

Disclaimer: Prêt à Parler CH does not carry out fide tests and is not yet accredited for any of the fide procedures. However, our team of Super Profs has been helping our clients to successfully pass their fide test in Suisse romande since January 2019. Our online preparation program for the fide test, blog articles, social media posts and videos are meant to help fide applicants better understand and prepare for their exam.