FIDE-TEST IN ST.GALLEN

Fide-Test German in St.Gallen: Prove 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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RATINGS

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TEST DATES & PRICES

Prices, exam dates & registration

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

FIDE-TEST PRICES

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 St.Gallen Exam dates (oral and/or written) A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Friday		Registration deadlineDeregistration deadlineFree places
30.01.202614.01.202610.01.202614
06.02.202621.01.202617.01.202614
13.02.202628.01.202624.01.202615
20.02.202604.02.202631.01.202615
27.02.202611.02.202607.02.202615

The processing of fide test results for exams taking place between november 27, 2025 and January 24, 2026 will take longer. The results will not be delivered within 4 weeks as usual, but within 6 weeks.

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MORE INFO

More about our fide tests in St.Gallen

Find out more about our fide tests in St.Gallen!

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, when registering for further training or when looking for a job in your application documents.

With the fide-Test measures oral and written language skills separately. The fide-Test consists of a "speaking and understanding" part and a "reading and writing" part. You can either take both parts (speaking / understanding and reading / writing) or just one part (speaking / understanding or reading / writing).

The fide-Test is not an ordinary exam with grades. You do not receive a "pass" or "fail" as a result, but rather the CEFR level (A1, A2 or B1) 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-St.Gallen 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 language school ILS-St.Gallen 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 the ILS-St.Gallen: Attend a preparation course for the fide-Test in private or group lessons at the ILS-St.Gallen.

fide-Test preparation course

Graduates receive the results after approx. 4 weeks by post directly from the 'fide office' in 3008 Bern.

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

Speak and understand: Approx. 40 min.
Reading and writing: Approx. 65 min.

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

ILS-St.Gallen
Neumarkt 5
Kornhausstrasse 28,
9000 St.Gallen

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!

FIDE-TEST IN ST.GALLEN

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). You can have your German language skills certified with the fide-Test . The test tasks relate to German levels A1 - B1 and are based on various everyday situations such as at work, a visit to the doctor, shopping or at the local council. 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 permitted for all persons aged 16 and over.

People with a disability can also take the fide-Test . Special rules apply to them, which are agreed with the testing institution and the fide office.

You can contact one of our ILS International Langue Schools directly or register via the registration form. When registering 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 entire 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.

The oral part lasts 40 minutes, the written part 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 directly by post approx. 4 weeks after taking the fide-Test . Unfortunately, no information regarding the test results can be given over the phone.