Preparation Program for the fide test

Prepare for success with our Super Profs!

Preparation Program for the fide test

Prepare for success with our Super Profs!

Permis C / Swiss naturalisation

Permis C / Swiss naturalisation

Are you a resident of one of the 7 French-speaking cantons of Switzerland and would like to successfully pass your Swiss test in order to renew/obtain your Permis B, C or Swiss naturalisation?

If you want to stay in Switzerland in the long term, you will eventually need to pass the A1/A2/B1 Swiss oral and written tests.

Applicants for residency or work permits in Suisse romande must indeed demonstrate their speaking, comprehension and writing skills in the local language, a pre-requisite in order to later renew or obtain your Permis B, C (régulier/anticipé) or Swiss Naturalisation.

Prepare for Success with Prêt à Parler!

OUR PROMISE

If you are pressed with time and must prepare for the language test within the next 2 to 5 months, our preparation programs for the fide test will be the perfect solution for you!

Thanks to our experience and expertise, we have helped hundreds of French learners successfully prepare to pass their Swiss test since 2019. We are here to help you reach your goal as efficiently as possible!

We have developed a special program 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.

Preparation programs for the fide test

2-month Learning Program

10 Private Lessons

Work with your favorite Super Prof to fine-tune your language skills to be fully ready to pass your exam. A perfect solution if you already have level A1, A2 or B1 and only need to review the format of the exam.

Together we will:

  • Make sure you fully understand the exam format.
  • Do at least one mock exam, using resources from the official institutions and our own creation.
  • Place special focus on your French conversation and pronunciation skills.
  • Cast aside recurrent mistakes which block you from feeling confident.
  • Review your reading, writing, and comprehension skills in French, if needed.
  • Make sure you have the right tools to feel ready to nail your exam within a very short amount of time (2 months).

" I recommend Prêt à Parler to anyone who is thinking about taking French lessons. The fact that you can book your lessons online makes it super easy to be organized, especially when you are a busy working mom of two. My French teacher was excellent - really kind, patient and encouraging. He went at an excellent pace and I felt fully prepared for my fide exam which I passed with better grades than what I needed. Do not hesitate to book a language package with them! "


Smita Singh - Marketing & Communications at EBU (Geneva)

5-month Learning Program

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20 Private Lessons

Work with your favorite Super Prof to review and tweak your language skills to be fully ready to pass your exam. The ideal solution for applicants who are not at the right level yet (A1/A2/B1), but quite close to it.

 If you are a beginner learner or need to get to the next level of French (i.e. A1 to A2 / A2 to B1), our Extensive Learning Experience will be the best solution for you. 

Together we will:

  • Acquire, review and consolidate the fundamentals of French to bring you to the next level.
  • Place special focus on your French conversation and pronunciation skills.
  • Cast aside recurrent mistakes which block you from feeling confident.
  • Review your reading, writing, and comprehension skills in French, if needed.
  • Make sure you fully understand the exam format.
  • Do at least one mock exam, using resources from the official institutions and our own creation.
  • Make sure you have the right tools to feel ready to nail your exam within 5 months.

Our 5-month program includes:

French for Everyday Life E-course

Our signature e-course helps beginner and elementary learners get from level A0 to A2 within 12 months or less! Intermediate French learners (B1-B2) will also enjoy reviewing and consolidating their basic French knowledge.  Learn More

Preparation for the fide test e-course

Learn at your own pace with our step-by-step guide which has all the material you need to successfully prepare for the A1, A2 and B1 oral and written tests. Plus, get all the relevant information you need to help you start your Permis C and Swiss naturalisation application process.  Learn More

" We are so happy we discovered Prêt à Parler. They have helped our whole family with our integration in Switzerland and applications for our C permits in January 2019. Before, we were uncomfortable speaking French (and making mistakes!), but our Super Prof makes the lessons relaxed and helps us speak more freely. On top, the school owner Isabelle really goes above and beyond to help, not just with the lessons but any overall questions and advice on the permit process. Prêt à Parler is not just a language school, but a whole support system for our integration. It is the best investment we have made! "


Silva & Ilker Arditi - Brand Manager Global Laundry Innovation, Associate Marketing Director (Procter & Gamble)

Bonus access for both programs!

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Swiss French Test

Test your Swiss French and everyday life knowledge with Prêt à Parler's exclusive Swiss French Test (designed in-house by our Super Profs), includes audio files and answer sheet.

French Toolbox

Make improving French a habit with our 80+ video French Lessons with Super Prof Yohann! Divided in two learning paths: Everyday French & Business French.  Learn More

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.

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Exam Express 2


chf 1,133

You already have level A2 or B1 and only need to review the format of the exam.

  • Installments: 2 x CHF 567
  • Duration: up to 2 months
  • 10 private online lessons*
  • Access to French Toolbox & Swiss French Test

Exam Express 5


chf 2,163

You are not at the right level yet (A1/A2/B1), but quite close to it.

  • Installments: 5 x CHF 433
  • Duration: up to 5 months
  • 20 private online lessons*
  • Access to all our signature e-courses 

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  1. Private lessons: *Up to 10 lessons for the 2-month program / 20 lessons for the 5-month program, to be scheduled at your own convenience via our online reservation system or with the help of our team. We require that you book a minimum of 1, preferably 2 lessons per week. Our online lessons are for all levels (beginners to advanced) and focus on the Swiss test preparation only. You can start booking your private lessons following your online purchase.*
  2. Lesson Completion: All lessons must be completed within the contract validity and no extension of the contract is possible. A lesson can only be rescheduled within our rescheduling policy of 24 hours. In case of serious illnesses which prevents the completion of the lessons within the contract validity, an email with clear explanations and a doctor's note are mandatory in order to pause the contract and must be sent to info@pretaparler.ch.
  3. 24 hours cancellation/rescheduling policy: Cancellation and rescheduling of your online lessons must be done at least 24 hours before the scheduled time. Each lesson can only be rescheduled once.
  4. Contract start date: The start date of your contract corresponds to the date of your first lesson booked and the validity is for 2 (10 lessons) or 5 months later (20 lessons), according to the chosen program. Contract extension is not possible.
  5. Bonus access to our e-courses: Immediate access following your online purchase.

Which level do you need for the fide test?

  • A1 à l'oral - Regroupement familial: pour l'octroi et la prolongation d'une autorisation de séjour (B). 
  • A2 à l'oral / A1 à l'écrit - Regroupement familial: pour l'octroi de l'autorisation d'établissement (C).
  • A2 à l'oral / A1 à l'écrit - Pour l'octroi de l'autorisation d'établissement (C). 
  • B1 à l'oral / A1 à l'écrit - Pour l'octroi anticipé de l'autorisation d'établissement (C). 
  • B1 à l'oral / A2 à l'écrit - Pour l'acquisition de la nationalité suisse (les exigences cantonales peuvent être plus élevées).
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Exam Express 2

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Price

CHF 1,133

CHF 2,163

Duration

2 months

5 months

Private lessons

10

20

Possibility to pay in installments

Preparation for the fide test e-course

French for Everyday Life e-course

Swiss French Test

French Toolbox video lessons

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More than 350 expats and French learners like you made the choice to trust our high quality services since 2015.

Delighting Our Clients Is Our Daily Mission

More than 350 expats and French learners like you made the choice to trust our high quality services since 2015.

Prêt à Parler exceeded all my expectations.

I decided to strengthen my French skills and got 5 classes of one-to-one coaching, before my Swiss fide exam. Aurore was my teacher. She was extremely attentive, listened to my needs, adjusted her style, and gave amazing tips & tricks for how to handle fide exams.

Thanks to outstanding Aurore's coaching, I was able to pass B1 level in both written and verbal communication, with very high scores!

BIG THANKS to the full team, and highly recommended not only as a preparation for fide exams, but for overall improvement of French language skills.

Mindaugas Zeromskis - Global Brand Director at Procter & Gamble

My wife follows Prêt à Parler on Facebook and she thought that you guys looked really good and thought you might be a good fit for me. Starting with a couple of times per week to try to ease me into learning, my Super Prof gauged the situation very well and accommodated my learning ability to the speed and content of each session. This is super important for me. Vincent was given a mammoth task of trying to ready me for FIDE, to gain level A2 in 2 months, with a serious operation right in the middle of it all. Nothing short of a herculean task. However, with his excellent skills, encouragement, and endless positivity he is solely responsible for my getting A2.

Chris Shiels - IT & Digital professional

My experience with Prêt à Parler has been so rewarding. Initially I just wanted to have enough lessons to help me pass the fide A1 test, however, my wonderful tutor, Aurore, helped me to not only pass that exam but to achieve excellent results enabling me to pass the A2 exam with ease. She tuned into what I needed, helped me when I struggled and made the lessons interesting and fun. Her patience, praise and the ready access to the client portal made me eager to learn and to keep practising French outside of the contact lessons. Thank you Aurore and Prêt à Parler.

Sue

I took a course to prepare for the fide test. I have significantly improved my knowledge and I am well prepared for the exam. I passed the B1 exam at the first attempt! I could not have done it without Prêt à Parler. I highly recommend this firm to anyone who wants to improve their spoken French, understand grammar, develop their vocabulary and pass the exam.

Mihail Dubinski

I have tried other methods, but Prêt à Parler is the best! The programme and the material are engaging and the Super Profs are magnificent! Brice is absolutely brilliant! He has earned the title of being called a 'Super Prof'. He is knowledgeable, kind, charming, and patient and clearly, the student's stupidity does not phase him. He remains encouraging and supportive! I highly recommend improving your French online with Prêt à Parler. I passed A2 for Oral and B1 for Reading and Writing with the Exam Express Programme!

Sarah

I really enjoyed my lessons with Super Prof Vincent. Vincent is a miracle worker, very professional and patient and he made learning French fun. Thanks to him I just passed my FIDE exam and exceeded my own expectations plus I have gained so much more confidence in speaking French. The whole PaP team are very enthusiastic and lovely to work with. Highly recommended!

Loryn Thorburn -  Associate Director, Clinical Data Management at Bristol Myers Squibb

This is a very affordable, convenient, and effective way to learn French online. My professor customizes my learning materials and the way she teaches depending on my level and progress. Most of all, I have gained my confidence in speaking without necessarily going out of my house.

Yoshiyuki Oshima -  Technical Officer / UN Plus Coordinator at UNAIDS

J'utilise Prêt à Parler (PaP) depuis plus d'un an avec SuperProf Brice qui me guide à travers la langue française. J'ai commencé à apprendre le français en cours collectifs dans mon institut de français local, mais j'ai découvert que j'avais besoin de cours particuliers pour passer au niveau supérieur. Brice & PaP ont été excellents en m'aidant à me développer dans des domaines où je n'avais pas assez de pratique dans les cours en groupe. J'ai également trouvé utiles certaines des activités supplémentaires de PaP, en particulier les webinaires commerciaux de Yohan. Leur administratrice, Lovely, répond rapidement aux questions et est très professionnelle. Brice a également passé du temps avec mon partenaire et lui a donné la confiance nécessaire pour passer le FIDE. 5 étoiles tout autour.

Willem Vlotman - Commercial Manager / PàP Client since 2020

Prêt à Parler bietet einen hochstehenden Service an. Die IT Tools sind sehr hilfreich und leicht zu bedienen.

Meine Lernfortschritte werden mir von meinem Umfeld bestätigt. Meine Lehrerin - Laurence - besticht durch Wissen, Freundlichkeit und Flexibilität. Ich fühle mich nach jeder Lektion besser für die anstehenden Prüfungen gerüstet.

Davide Boeri

I fully recommend Pret a Parler for all your French learning needs . Yohann my professor was outstanding - really helped me grow my confidence and french language skills towards naturalization. He was well organized, focused at my pace and pushing me to get better. All the team are super helpful and focused on your learning needs too. Highly recommend!

Sarah Tickle

Melih -  PàP Client since 2016

Elizna van Zyl -  / Senior Manager R&D Portfolio Controlling at Ferring Pharmaceuticals

A word from our Founder and CEO, 
Isabelle Nicolas

As a native Québécoise born to a Franco-Belgian family, now living in Nyon with my two children, I am no stranger to the expat reality. Trained as a professional opera singer, my passion for arts and languages led me to become an ambassador of the French language & francophone culture, i.e. a French Teacher!

I founded Prêt à Parler in January 2015 with the idea to make learning French as enjoyable and useful as can be. Since then my team and I have been hard at work helping English-speaking expats make French part of their everyday life! Prêt à Parler's mission is based on what we do best: helping busy professionals and parents improve their language skills by providing a high quality, eco-friendly, fun, no-nonsense approach to learning French online!

Bienvenue dans le merveilleux monde du français!

A word from our Founder and CEO, 
Isabelle Nicolas

As a native Québécoise born to a Franco-Belgian family, now living in Nyon with my two children, I am no stranger to the expat reality. Trained as a professional opera singer, my passion for arts and languages led me to become an ambassador of the French language & francophone culture, i.e. a French Teacher!

I founded Prêt à Parler in January 2015 with the idea to make learning French as enjoyable and useful as can be. Since then my team and I have been hard at work helping English-speaking expats make French part of their everyday life! Prêt à Parler's mission is based on what we do best: helping busy professionals and parents improve their language skills by providing a high quality, eco-friendly, fun, no-nonsense approach to learning French online!

Bienvenue dans le merveilleux monde du français!

La Famille Prêt à Parler

We are a tight-knitted team of admin and teachers who care about each other, like a family. As multilingual citizens of the world, we understand the struggles of living abroad.

We offer a memorable and highly engaging French learning experience. We love to see our clients succeed and we always do our very best to make it happen.

With us, you don't only learn French. You become part of the family.

Meet The Prêt à Parler Family

Our Super Profs

Brice - Prêt à Parler Team

Brice

Laurence - Prêt à Parler Team

Laurence

Aurore - Prêt à Parler Team

Aurore

Iris

Maxime

All our teachers are highly qualified multilingual native French speakers who have helped students with various needs - from beginners who want to take up French, to advanced students who want to become fluent.

Our outstanding French coaches are French language exam experts and have accompanied more than 350 French learners since 2015.

Experience a memorable learning process with the help of private lessons which will be personalized by your Super Prof according to your level, your specific needs, and your personal interests.

Our Dream Team

Isabelle - Prêt à Parler team

Isabelle 
Founder & CEO

Miha - Prêt à Parler Team

Miha
Chief of Operations

Lovely -  Prêt à Parler Team

Lovely
Head of Customer Service

Elisaveta -  Prêt à Parler Team

Eli
Web Design

Experience the pleasure of learning with Prêt à Parler

Immerse yourself in our learning journey and fall in love with French over and over again!

You haven't found the right solution for your specific needs yet?

To enquire about our smaller packages, private lessons for couple, family, children (7-12) and teenagers (13-17), please contact us and let us know how we can help you.

You haven't found the right solution for your specific needs yet?

To enquire about our smaller packages, private lessons for couple, family, children (7-12) and teenagers (13-17), please contact us and let us know how we can help you.