Fide test: obtaining a B/C permit and naturalisation
What is the fide test?
An examination designed to assess your proficiency in French, the fide test was developed in Switzerland by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) to meet the requirements of administrative procedures such as residence permit renewals and naturalisation applications. For more information on the test, you can consult the rules of participation, access a sample test via the links provided or visit the fide-service.ch website for further details.
For further information: fide-service.ch
Centre d’examen fide à Cornavin
Situé au cœur de Cornavin, notre centre d’examen fide offre un environnement professionnel et accueillant pour passer votre test officiel en toute sérénité. Facilement accessible en transports publics, il garantit des conditions d’examen optimales, un encadrement rigoureux et un accueil personnalisé, afin de vous permettre de démontrer vos compétences dans les meilleures conditions.
Sessions available
04.03.2026 / 18.03.2026 / 01.04.2026 / 29.04.2026 / 13.05.2026 / 27.05.2026 / 10.06.2026 / 24.06.2026
Enrollments
On site Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cash and card payments accepted
Centre d’examen fide à Meyrin
À Meyrin, notre centre d’examen fide propose un cadre calme, moderne et parfaitement équipé pour le passage de votre test officiel. Idéalement situé à proximité des axes de transport, il assure une organisation fluide, un accueil professionnel et des conditions d’examen optimales, afin que vous puissiez vous concentrer pleinement sur votre performance. N’hésitez pas à nous appeler pour plus d’informations.
Sessions available
10.03.2026 / 24.03.2026 / 21.04.2026 / 05.05.2026 / 19.05.2026 / 02.06.2026 / 16.06.2026
Enrollments
On site Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m and from 13:30 p.m. to 15:30 p.m.
Cash payments accepted only
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at ASC Cornavin: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cash and card payments accepted
Fide test fees
- For the oral part: CHF 170
- For the written part: CHF 120 CHF 120
- For the combination For the combination of the oral and written parts : CHF 250 : CHF 250
Test duration
- The speaking part consists of two 20-minute sessions.
- The written part consists of an introduction lasting around 15 minutes, followed by a 60-minute test.
- The combination of speaking and writing consists of two sessions of 20 minutes for the speaking + 60 minutes for the writing.
Cancellation policy
- If the cancellation is made more than 2 weeks before the test date: a 20 CHF fee.
- If the cancellation is made less than 2 weeks before the test date: a 88 CHF fee.
Participation rules
Participation rules: Test fide - Rules
How can I prepare for the fide test with ASC Languages?
ASC Languages offers comprehensive French language courses that prepare you thoroughly to pass the test. Our fide test preparation programmes are designed to cover all the necessary language skills and ensure your success in the fide test.
Test registration
To register for the fide test, ASC Languages invites you to contact us to arrange a one-to-one interview. When you register for the fide test, you will have the option of taking only the speaking or written part of the test, or taking both parts.
The French fide exam – a mock test
Here is an example of a fide test, which illustrates the type of questions and format you will encounter during this language assessment. This test is designed to assess your French skills in everyday situations, essential for those wishing to live in Switzerland or obtain Swiss nationality.
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