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Prove your language skills with the German - fide exam

The German - fide test is a language test that can be used to prove the German language skills of foreign speakers. The fide language certificate was initiated by the State Secretariat for Migration and is aimed at language use in everyday life in Switzerland, for example when shopping, at work or at appointments in the local authority. Thanks to its recognition throughout Switzerland, the fide language passport can be used in a variety of ways, for example when looking for a job, registering for further training, but also in official processes such as renewing a residence permit or applying for naturalization.

In principle, written and oral skills are tested in the German - fide test, but it is also possible to take only individual parts. For example, people with limited written skills also have the opportunity to take a German test and receive a certificate of competence. It is possible to take the language test from the age of 16.

Those who take the fide exam do not receive a "pass" or "fail" rating as a result, but are issued with a confirmation of a precisely assessed language level in the fide language passport. The passport shows the level achieved (A1, A2 or B1) for oral and written skills separately.

The fide concept is implemented at national level. There is the German fide test, as well as its counterparts in the other national languages French and Italian. The idea behind it is to promote the integration of migrants. The concept is supported by numerous educational institutions, specialist agencies and authorities and is coordinated by the fide office.

Interested persons can take the German test at accredited examination institutions. These institutions meet clearly defined requirements in terms of quality, infrastructure and responsible specialists. Most institutions also offer preparatory courses for the fide language certificate. This means that interested individuals can prepare themselves ideally for the upcoming language test if required and ultimately take the German - fide exam well prepared to achieve the best possible result.

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The German test is aimed at foreign speakers who are resident in Switzerland and want to prove their language skills. The fide language certificate is recognized throughout Switzerland and helps with finding a job, continuing education, further training and dealing with the authorities (e.g. renewing a residence permit or applying for naturalization).

Fide is an abbreviation for "Français, Italiano, Deutsch in der Schweiz" and is a language certificate specially tailored to everyday life in Switzerland. The aim of the German - fide test - or of course its counterparts in the other national languages - is linguistic integration.

The examination fee for the fide test is CHF 250. If you only take the oral part, you pay CHF 170; only the written part costs CHF 120. Preparation courses for the language test must be paid for separately and vary depending on the institution and type of course.

If you successfully complete the German - fide test, your results will be entered in the fide language passport with the exact level (A1, A2 or B1) that you have achieved in the respective section (oral/written). The passport will be sent to you by post approximately four weeks after you have passed the language test.

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Website des Schweizerischen Sekretariats für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation SBFI , Website www.berufsberatung.ch (offizielles schweizerisches Informationsportal der Studien-, Berufs- und Laufbahnberatung) sowie Websites und anderweitige Informationen der Berufsverbände und Bildungsanbieter.

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Löwenstrasse 20
8001 Zürich
Flying Teachers GmbH
We are called Flying Teachers because we are very flexible. We teach at the place and time that the customer wants.

We offer general language courses - special language courses for companies and industries - training and further training for teachers (SVEB in German and French, CELTA, DELTA) - learning support and tutoring for pupils.

À la Carte: We have a great deal of experience and success with individual courses on behalf of private and public companies. Many of our teachers specialize in industry-specific language courses, e.g. for medicine, nursing, transport, tourism, gastronomy or finance.

In our training centers in the city centers of Zurich and Bern, group courses are held every month from CHF 449 in German, French and English. Other languages on request.

Flying Teachers is an examination center for the Cambridge English, TELC, KDE, CCIP and TOEFL certificates. We can also prepare you for these exams and can conduct them at your company if required
Strengths: For 27 years, we have been "flying" to our customers and teaching at the desired location at the desired time. Professionally. Flexible. Face-to-face or online course.
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Liechtenstein, Ostschweiz, Tessin, Westschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
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4500 Solothurn
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The VHS is the largest provider of adult education courses in the Solothurn region. We attach great importance to high quality at affordable prices. Our SVEB lecturers are practitioners from the business world with a sound educational background. In our SVEB course, we cater to your specific needs, whether you come from business, administration or the social sector.
Strengths: Excellent price-performance ratio; ideal location in terms of transportation; course instructor with extensive experience and practice-oriented teaching,
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The German test is aimed at foreign speakers who are resident in Switzerland and want to prove their language skills. The fide language certificate is recognized throughout Switzerland and helps with finding a job, continuing education, further training and dealing with the authorities (e.g. renewing a residence permit or applying for naturalization).

Fide is an abbreviation for "Français, Italiano, Deutsch in der Schweiz" and is a language certificate specially tailored to everyday life in Switzerland. The aim of the German - fide test - or of course its counterparts in the other national languages - is linguistic integration.

Address:
Berneckerstrasse 215
9435 Heerbrugg
HDS Heerbrugg
We are your professional, individual and friendly partner for German courses (adults and children) with childcare in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley. We offer German courses at the literacy levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 on different days and times. You can also book job-specific German courses. We are an official telc and fide examination center and offer examinations at levels A1 - B2.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Region: Ostschweiz
Sites: Heerbrugg
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Hodlerstrasse 2
9008 St. Gallen
HDS St.Gallen
Language courses for various languages at all levels
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Training as a certified translator (HDS)
Translation and interpreting services
Region: Ostschweiz
Sites: Heerbrugg, Romanshorn, St. Gallen
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Academia Languages
Language lessons in German, Swiss German, English, French, Italian and other languages on request.
Individual lessons, group lessons, certificate courses (telc), conversation courses, telc exams, fide German test, KDE, company courses.
Preparation, registration, organization and implementation of language exams (telc exam preparation center, Cambridge exam preparation centre, DELF/DALF preparation center, PLIDA exam center). Teacher training and further education center (CELTA, workshops)
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Aarau, Baden, Basel, Bern, Caslano, Lausanne, Luzern, Visp, Zug, Zürich
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It is advisable to contact a number of language schools for German courses to find out what they offer. This will allow you to make better comparisons and find the right course for you. Our guides will also certainly help you. In the guide "Education and training in languages" (see navigation point "Education help" above) you will find a comprehensive list of the individual course types, from standard courses to individual lessons, their advantages and disadvantages as well as other possible language diplomas. For German courses in Switzerland, but also abroad, you should also read the guide "How to choose the right course provider" (see navigation point "Education help" above).

If you are interested in completing your German course with a language exam, such as the globally recognized Goethe-Zertifikat, you currently have the opportunity to do so at 11 locations in Switzerland. These cities are:
  • Basel
  • Biel
  • Fribourg
  • Geneva
  • Lausanne
  • Lugano-Manno
  • Neuchâtel
  • Sierre
  • Yverdon-les-Bains
  • Zurich and Winterthur
  • Train

You also have the option of taking your German exam abroad, usually at a cultural institute, a Goethe-Institut abroad or an institution that is authorized to hold exams. This is possible in many countries worldwide, currently in more than 110 countries around the world. Would you like to take your German exam during your vacation in your home country? No problem! The German schools here in Switzerland where you take diploma courses will certainly be happy to help you in this case and will also advise you on all other tests and examinations, such as BULATS, telc, Wirtschaftsdeutsch International (PWD), ÖSD Wirtschaftssprache Deutsch and others.

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Badenerstrasse 333
8003 Zürich
Alemania German School
Alemania Deutschschule has been one of the largest German schools in Switzerland for 15 years, with over 56,000 students. It has branches in Zurich, Bern and Lucerne.
Alemania Deutschsprachschule AG is a German school specializing in the practice-oriented teaching of the German language. Our participants are foreign speakers from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. In our compact, practice-oriented courses, we teach relevant and applicable German skills for everyday life.
Strengths: In Bern, Zurich & Lucerne, over 10,000 students learn with joy and motivation every year. We have been specialists in the German language for over 16 years - at every level, A1 to C2.
Region: Bern, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
Sites: Bern, Luzern, Zürich
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Klubschule Migros - Sprachen
Migros Club School opens the door to new worlds of language for you

Bonjour, Hello, Buongiorno, Buenos dias! Language connects people, countries and cultures worldwide. At the Club School you have the opportunity to learn one of over 30 languages from scratch or take your language skills to a new level.

Which language would you like to learn? Choose the right course for you and learn in a way that suits your learning style: in the classroom, in private lessons, on site, online or as a combination of different types of lessons. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, a conversation course or exam preparation, as proof on your CV or simply as a hobby: we use modern teaching and learning methods to help you achieve your personal language goals.

The language courses at the Club School are based on the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Test your language level online free of charge - and enter a new world of languages.
Strengths: Migros Club School is the leading private education and leisure institution in Switzerland. Every year, around 180,000 participants benefit from the diverse and inspiring range of courses on offer.
Region: Aargau, Basel, Bern, Ostschweiz, Westschweiz, Zentralschweiz, Zürich
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Be it with our tailor-made professional integration programmes, language courses and officially recognized tests or with our courses for trainees and seminars: We take you further. As adult education professionals, we ensure your learning success at our three modern locations in Bern, Langenthal and Zurich or directly at your company's premises
Region: Aargau, Bern, Zürich
Sites: Bern, Langenthal, Zürich
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First of all, take a look under the heading Language schools / Language trips / Language stays for the individual German courses that might interest you. There you will find a list of all schools and providers for the respective continuing education, further training. Get in touch with some of the providers and obtain more detailed information before deciding on an offer. As the choice of German language schools is very large, it is a good idea to take a closer look at the selection criteria for a suitable German school.
The guide "How to choose the right education provider" (see navigation point "Education help" above) is certainly helpful. To get a general insight into the topic of language schools and to take a closer look at the individual examinations and diplomas, the guide "Education and continuing education, further training in the field of languages" (see navigation point "Education help" above) is also suitable.

The examination fee for the fide test is CHF 250. If you only take the oral part, you pay CHF 170; only the written part costs CHF 120. Preparation courses for the language test must be paid for separately and vary depending on the institution and type of course.

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