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Intensive Preparation Course for Fide Test

Prepare for your Fide test in French and take the next step in your language learning.

This course is eligible for financial support through the Chèque Annuel de Formation (CAF).

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Prepare your Fide test and your next steps.
The Fide test enables you to obtain a language passport certifying your level of French (A1, A2 or B1), a necessary step to apply for a residence or settlement permit in Switzerland as well as for the citizenship application.

To prepare for the test, this course enables you to develop skills and techniques needed to achieve your desired level. Your level in French will be assessed before the start of the course in order to identify the test best suited to your goals and language skills. We will design a personal study plan for you based on your specific goals, language level and areas of development.

Bell Language School is an accredited centre for the administration of the Fide language assessment.

Minimum age
16
Language level
All levels
Class enrolment based on a placement test
Class size
4 - 8
Course length
44 hours
Start dates
Every month
Weekly schedule
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
18:00-20:00
Course price
CHF 1'050.-
Eligible for the Chèque annuel de formation (CAF)
CAF reference
4211
Registration
Which level do you need to achieve for your procedure?

Language level requirements in administrative procedures

Choose from our 3 modules (44 hours each), depending on your initial level and objectives.

If you would like any help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Module 1
Residence Permit

A1 Beginner oral
Learn to express yourself in simple everyday situations to formulate simple questions and answers. You will also learn to understand simple audio documents with the same objectives.

Module 2
Establishment Permit

A2 Elementary oral + A1 Beginner written
Learn to express yourself on simple subjects of daily life, to request services, to make or cancel an appointment. You will also learn to understand audio documents with the same objectives. In writing, you will learn to understand simple texts and to write short sentences to respond to a form or SMS.

Module 3
Naturalisation

B1 Intermediate oral + A2 Elementary written
Learn to express yourself on subjects of daily life, to give your opinion, to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of a situation, to express your wishes. You will also learn to understand audio documents with the same objectives. In writing, you will learn to understand texts from everyday life and to write emails to request a service, information or respond to these same requests.

What to expect

Learning objectives

  • Clearly understand what to expect in a Fide exam
  • Gain effective techniques and strategies to tackle different questions
  • Develop critical language skills to help achieve your desired level
  • Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar structures
  • Be more comfortable and confident interacting with others in French
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Personal and responsive learning

Preparation is the key to your success.

Your lessons will be adapted around your personal study plan. As you develop your core skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, your teacher will monitor your progress and introduce new strategies and techniques to enhance your language development.

Learning management system

Practise with Bell

On this course, you will be given access to your own digital learning environment. All your learning resources, teachers’ notes, interactive exercises and progress data are all personalised to you.

You may be asked to upload homework, contribute to group discussions, or receive direct audio feedback from your teachers. You will also be able to interact with your other classmates, and carry on practising virtually, if needed!

 

Online registration

Ready to take the fide exam? 

Bell Language School is an accredited examination centre for taking the Fide test in French. Register for your Fide test by completing the online form.

  • Registrations for the Fide exam are done online
  • No registrations can be made at our premises
  • It is not possible to choose your exact exam date
  • You will be notified no later than 2 weeks before your test date
  • All modifications, cancellations or amendments must be made by email.