fide German language tests in Basel

Fide Test German in Basel: Prove your German language skills with the official Swiss language certification

Ready for the next step on your Swiss journey? The fide test is your official proof of German language proficiency in Switzerland. This nationally recognized certification tests your language skills at levels A1, A2, and B1 based on everyday situations you will encounter in Switzerland.

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EXAM DATES & PRICES

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Here you will find all the necessary information about our fide tests in Basel.

fide test prices

Total fide test:CHF 250
Oral section (speaking & comprehension):CHF 170
Written section (reading & writing):CHF 120
Duplicate fees for the language passport: CHF 35

FIDE TEST IN BASEL

More about our fide tests in Basel

Learn more about our fide tests in Basel!

Description

The fide test was initiated by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and is recognized throughout Switzerland. You can use it in your application documents when applying to the authorities for a residence permit extension, when registering for further training, or when looking for a job.

The fide test measures oral and written language skills separately. The fide test consists of a "speaking and comprehension" section and a "reading and writing" section. You can take both sections (speaking/comprehension and reading/writing) or just one section (speaking/comprehension or reading/writing).

The fide test is not a conventional exam with grades. You will not receive a "pass" or "fail" result, but rather the CEFR level (A1, A2, or B1) you have achieved in the various skills, depending on the skills you have demonstrated and your tested language skills (German, French, or Italian).

Our language school ILS-Basel is accredited by the fide office to administer the fide test and conducts weekly fide tests as well as monthly preparation courses for the fide test.

Registration

The number of places for fide tests at our language school ILS-Basel is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly at our school.
You can find the respective registration deadlines in the table "fide test dates & registration deadlines."

Please note that the examination fees must be paid in full by the day of the examination at the latest. Otherwise, the participant will be excluded from the examination.

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For exam cancellations up to 20 days before the exam date, only a processing fee of CHF 30 will be charged. For cancellations less than 20 days before the start of the exam, the exam fees must be paid in full.

preparatory courses

Prepare for the fide test at ILS Basel: attend a preparatory course for the fide test in private or group lessons at ILS Basel.

results

Graduates will receive their results by mail directly from the fide office in 3008 Bern after approximately four weeks.

The processing time for tests taking place between December 9, 2025, and January 25, 2026, may take slightly longer. Accordingly, the issuance of language passports may take up to 6 weeks instead of the usual 4 weeks after the exam date.

examination duration

Speaking and listening: Approx. 40 min.
Reading and writing: Approx. 65 min.

The fide test takes place twice a week: on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Participants must receive the invitation at least 10 days in advance.

examination venue

ILS Basel
Güterstrasse 137
4053 Basel

Personal consultation at ILS

Do you have further questions about exams or courses, or would you like to get to know us?
Come and visit us—we will be happy to advise you:

>>> Güterstrasse 82, 4053 Basel

ALTERNATIVES TO THE FIDE TEST

Alternatives to the fide test: Telc & ÖSD exams

In addition to the fide test, Telc and ÖSD are recognized exams for proving German language skills. The fide test is valid in Switzerland, while Telc and ÖSD are internationally recognized.