GERMAN EXAMS IN BERN

fide-Test in Bern: Demonstrate your German language skills with the official Swiss language certification

Ready to take the next step on your Swiss journey? The fide-Test is your official proof of German language skills in Switzerland. This nationally recognized certification tests your language skills at levels A1, A2 and B1 using everyday situations that you will encounter in Switzerland.

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I had a great time there. I hope I can improve my German every day.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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The A2–B1 test was pretty difficult for me, but interesting. Some of the questions took a lot of time and attention. I hope I did well on the test.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I took the German A1.2 and A2 courses at ILA, and I also took the A2 exam. I learned a lot, and the price was very reasonable. I think I’ll definitely go back to take the B1 course if I pass the A2 exam 😊 Thank you, ILA, for giving me the confidence to speak German with others. Finally, Ich danke Ihnen für alles 🙏
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Excellent service—everyone makes you feel at ease and does their job very well.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Thank you so much for your message! We're a little nervous about the exam, but we hope everything went well and that the results will be positive 🙏🤞. Now we're eagerly awaiting the feedback. Thank you very much, and best regards! 🌷 Warm regards, Svitlana
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I am very satisfied with the fide-Test. The team was friendly, helpful, and professional. The organization was excellent, and everything was explained clearly. Thank you very much for the pleasant experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I recommend taking a course at ILS. I'm very satisfied—the staff is very friendly and efficient.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I took the SVEB certificate course at ILS and highly recommend it. Mila’s instruction was professional and well-structured, and she always treated us participants with empathy and as equals. I was able to learn a great deal during the course, both in terms of the subject matter and about myself, as much of the course structure was designed to encourage reflection. The pleasant atmosphere and the smooth organization in collaboration with the ILS school also contributed to my positive experience of the course. I also found the value for money to be excellent.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I took a placement test atILS-Bern. I am very pleased with the warm welcome I received at the school and with their professionalism. Class schedules are adhered to, the facilities are adequate, and the staff is very accommodating, especially when it comes to the accommodations they provided for my health issues. I highly recommend this school to everyone.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TEST DATES & PRICES

Prices, exam dates & Registration

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

fide-Test

Complete fide-Test: CHF 250.
Oral part(speaking & understanding): CHF 170.-
Written part(reading & writing): CHF 120.-
The duplicate fee for the language pass: CHF 35.

FRIDAY

fide-Test Bern Exam dates (oral and/or written) A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Friday		Registration deadlineDeregistration deadlineFree places
18.09.202603.09.202629.08.20260
25.09.202610.09.202605.09.20260
02.10.202617.09.202612.09.20260
09.10.202624.09.202619.09.202618
23.10.202608.10.202603.10.202618
30.10.202615.10.202610.10.202618
06.11.202622.10.202617.10.202618
20.11.202605.11.202631.10.202618
27.11.202612.11.202607.11.202618
04.12.202619.11.202614.11.202618
11.12.202626.11.202621.11.202618
18.12.202603.12.202628.11.202618

THURSDAY

fide-Test Bern Exam dates (oral and/or written) A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Thursday		Registration deadlineDeregistration deadlineFree places
17.09.202602.09.202628.08.20260
24.09.202609.09.202604.09.20260
01.10.202616.09.202611.09.20260
08.10.202623.09.202618.09.202616
15.10.202630.09.202625.09.202613
22.10.202607.10.202602.10.202618
29.10.202614.10.202609.10.202618
05.11.202621.10.202616.10.202618
12.11.202628.10.202623.10.202618
19.11.202604.11.202630.10.202618
26.11.202611.11.202606.11.20260
03.12.202618.11.202613.11.202618
10.12.202625.11.202620.11.202618
17.12.202602.12.202627.11.202618

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MORE INFO

More about our fide tests in Bern

Find out more about our fide tests in Bern!

The fide-Test was initiated by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and is recognized throughout Switzerland. You can use it with the authorities to extend your residence permit, at Registration for further training or when looking for a job in your application documents.

At the fide-Test oral and written language skills are measured separately. The fide-Test is made up of a "speaking and understanding" part and a "reading and writing" part. You can either complete both parts (speaking / understanding and reading / writing) or just one part (speaking / understanding or reading / writing).

The fide-Test not a typical graded exam. You will not receive a “pass” or “fail” result, but rather a classification based on the CEFR levels (A1, A2, or B1). This classification is recorded in the Language Passport, the official document of the fide test.

Our language school ILS-Bern is accredited by the fide office to take the fide-Test and conducts weekly fide tests as well as monthly preparation courses for the fide-Test .

The number of places on the fide tests at our ILS-Bern language school is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly with us on site.
The respective registration deadline can be found 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.

Cancellations up to 20 days before the examination date will only incur a processing fee of CHF 30. Cancellations less than 20 days before the start of the examination must be paid in full.

Prepare for the fide-Test at ILS-Bern : Visit a preparation course for fide-Test in private or group lessons at ILS-Bern.

fide-Test Preparation course

You will receive your Language Passport and test results by mail from the fide office within 4 weeks of taking the test.

Oral section: 40 minutes
Written section: Introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes

The fide-Test takes place twice a week: Friday and Thursday. Participants must receive the invitation at least 10 days in advance.

ILS-Bern
Thunstrasse 8,
3005 Berne

ALTERNATIVES

Alternatives to fide-Test: Telc & ÖSD exams & SDS exams

In addition to the fide-Test , SDS, Telc, and ÖSD fide-Test recognized exams for proving German language proficiency. The fide-Test the Swiss Digital Language Test (SDS) are valid in Switzerland, while Telc and ÖSD are internationally recognized.

Telc exams at the ILS

ÖSD exams at the ILS

SDS examinations at ILS

ILS-FILIALS

ILS fide-Test examination centers

Our fide tests take place at several locations. Choose the right center near you and secure your test date!

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Browse the frequently asked questions and our answers!

The fide-Test was developed on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). With the fide-Test you can have your German language skills certified. The test tasks are related to the German levels A1 - B1 and refer to different everyday situations such as at work, a doctor's visit, shopping or at the municipality. The fide-Test is divided into two parts; an oral part (speaking and understanding) and a written part (reading and writing).

The fide-Test is open to anyone 16 years of age or older.

People with a disability can also participate in fide-Test . Special rules apply to them, which are agreed upon together with the examination institution and the fide office.

You can contact one of our ILS International Langue Schools directly or Register via the registration form. When Registration for the fide-Test , you can choose between the whole part (oral and written) or just one of the exam parts (oral or written).

IMPORTANT: The number of places is limited. Please register early!

The whole test (oral and written) costs CHF 250.

Only the oral part (speaking and understanding) costs CHF 170.-.

Only the written part (reading and writing) costs CHF 120.

Oral section: 40 minutes
Written section: Introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes

The fide-Test takes place twice a week: On Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Participants are usually informed of the exact test times 1-2 weeks before the test date.

You will receive your fide-Test result directly by post approx. 4 weeks after taking the fide-Test test. Unfortunately, no information regarding the test results can be given over the phone.