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

Cornavin Exam Centre

Located in the heart of Cornavin, our fide examination centre offers a professional and welcoming environment for you to take your official test with complete peace of mind. Easily accessible by public transport, it guarantees optimal examination conditions, rigorous supervision and a personalised welcome, allowing you to demonstrate your skills in the best possible conditions.

Sessions available

04.02.2026 / 18.02.2026 / 04.03.2026 / 18.03.2026

Enrollments

On site Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cash and card payments accepted

Meyrin Exam Centre

In Meyrin, our fide examination centre offers a calm, modern and fully equipped setting for your official test. Ideally located close to transport links, it ensures smooth organisation, a professional welcome and optimal examination conditions, so that you can concentrate fully on your performance. Please do not hesitate to call us for further information.

Sessions available

10.02.2026 / 10.03.2026 / 24.03.2026

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.

French fide test: Download the example (mock exam)

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