SDS testing of A1, A2, B1, and B2

Description & Course Objective

The Swiss Digital Language Test (SDS)is an official German language test for levelsA1 through B2.You can take the oral and/or written exam. The test is administered on a tablet and is recognized by the government. With the SDS, you can demonstrate your German language proficiency for naturalization, residence permits, family reunification, and other official procedures.

The SDS is anadaptive test. This means that the questions are tailored to your language proficiency level. This allows us to accurately assess your German proficiency. As a certified test center in Basel, we offer the SDS twice a week. You will receive support during the test and get your results within 72 hours. On this page, you’ll find all the information you need about test dates, Registration the requirements for the SDS exams atlevels A1, A2, B1, and B2.

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Your advantages at a glance:

  • Quick results within 72 hours
  • Recognized for naturalization, residence permits, and more
  • Digital, paperless, and easy to use on a tablet
  • Modular: written, oral, or both options available
  • Adaptive: the test adapts to your level

All information regarding SDS exam dates, Registration requirements for the SDS exams A1, A2, B1, and B2 can be found below.

Prices for SDS testing of A1 / A2 / B1 / B2:

How much does an SDS test cost?

modulePricePrice includes crash course
written & oralCHF 239.-CHF 437.-
oral only (modular)CHF 150.-CHF 294.-
only in writing (modular)CHF 150.-CHF 294.-

You can currently take the SDS exam at one of our branches in Basel or St. Gallen.

SDS exam dates

When are the next SDS exam dates?

appointmentStartRegistration/cancellation deadline
11.03.202612:30 p.m.09.03.2026
18.03.202612:30 p.m.16.03.2026
25.03.202612:30 p.m.23.03.2026
08.04.202612:30 p.m.06.04.2026
15.04.202612:30 p.m.13.02.2026
22.04.202612:30 p.m.20.04.2026
29.04.202612:30 p.m.27.04.2026
13.05.202612:30 p.m.11.05.2026
20.05.202612:30 p.m.18.05.2026
27.05.202612:30 p.m.26.05.2026

You can currently take the SDS exam at one of our branches in Basel or St. Gallen.

Contents of the SDS exam:

Speaking, listening/comprehension, reading, and writing are tested together digitally on a tablet.

Level:

A1, A2, B1, B2

Requirements:

Admission from 16 years of age

Register:

The number of places available for the exams is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly at our office.
You can find the respective registration deadlines in the table "Exam 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.

Deregistration:

The examination fee will be waived or refunded in the event of deregistration before the end of the registration and deregistration period, although a processing fee of CHF 30 will be charged. Deregistration can only be made by e-mail. Examination fees will be charged in full in the event of deregistration after this deadline.

Recognized national certificate:

The SDS certificate is nationally recognized and accepted in Switzerland for procedures such as residence permits or naturalization.

Fast standard evaluation:

Quick results within 72 hours

Important:

The certificate will be mailed to you.

If you lose your certificate, you can request a replacement document from us. A fee of CHF 50will be charged for issuing a duplicate.

Please contact us directly by email to place a repeat order.