GERMAN EXAMS IN ST. GALLEN

fide-Test in St. Gallen: 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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RATINGS

Experiences of our participants

Read how our participants achieve their language goals and get off to a successful start!

        
 
 
 
   
 
 
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   Prabhu Chakravarthy 
 December 8, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. Ms. Mahie Balaj and the rest of the exam center staff were very professional and helpful.
  
 
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   Dania Dabbas 
 December 7, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I took the C1 exam yesterday and was, of course, a little nervous, but it was still a great experience! The two examiners were very friendly and understanding—they put me at ease and showed that they understood my nervousness. The proctor was also very nice. The school is well-organized and pays attention to every detail. Based on my experience, I’m sure the courses there are also excellent and very informative. I can highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to improve their language skills, learn German, or take an exam! I hope my results will be positive.
  
 
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   Vedat Enes Ege 
 December 6, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. They welcomed us very warmly. The staff is professional, friendly, and helpful. The waiting areas are also quite comfortable. I hope the results of my exam turn out to be positive.
  
 
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   Andriana Theodora Nika 
 December 6, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I took my German exam at ILS Bern . The staff was friendly, and everything went very smoothly. Thank you very much!
  
 
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   Svetlana Svetikova 
 December 2, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I took my FIDE test at ILS Aarau . I'm very satisfied and had a great experience. The staff was very friendly, professional, and always helpful. I was very nervous before the test. But a big thank you to the staff for their work.
  
 
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   Pierluigi Vernetto 
 December 1, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. The exam was well-organized, clearly explained, there were no surprises, and the staff was professional and friendly. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, despite the exam lasting five hours.
  
 
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   Haz Mistry 
 December 1, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. Very friendly people, from the receptionist to the examiners. Clear instructions on the process. Stress-free. Thank you.
  
 
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   Natalia Davidenko 
 november 30, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies whether the original source of the review is Google. I really enjoyed taking the exam at ILS Zürich . Everything was very well organized, and I didn't have to wait long for the second part of the exam! I can recommend this school to anyone who wants to take the exam.
  
 
 
  
 
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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.

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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 deadline	Deregistration deadline	Free places
02.10.2026	16.09.2026	12.09.2026	15
09.10.2026	23.09.2026	19.09.2026	15
16.10.2026	30.09.2026	26.09.2026	15
23.10.2026	07.10.2026	03.10.2026	15
30.10.2026	14.10.2026	10.10.2026	15

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More about our fide tests in St.Gallen

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

Description

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 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-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 .

Registration

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.

Deregistration

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.

Preparation courses

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.

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Language Passports

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

Exam duration

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

The fide-Test is held once a week: on Fridays. Participants must receive the invitation at least 10 days in advance.

Examination venue

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

SPACE

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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.

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!

What exactly is the fide-Test?

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).

Who can take part in the fide-Test ?

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.

How do I register for the fide-Test ?

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!

What does the fide-Test cost?

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.

How long does the fide-Test take?

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.

When will I receive the results / my fide certificate?

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.

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