FIDE exam sample papers for practice (A1, A2, B1)

It depends on the permit you are applying for. If you are taking the FIDE test for a residence permit (B permit), you typically only need to complete the oral part of the exam. If you are applying for a settlement permit (C permit) or Swiss naturalisation, you will usually need to complete both the oral and written parts of the FIDE exam. Always confirm the exact requirements with your canton or check the FIDE website. This means you may need to prepare for both the oral test (speaking and interaction) and the written test (reading and writing).

All sample papers are based on the publicly available FIDE test format and themes, real-life communication tasks (housing, work, transport, family), and the A1, A2 and B1 speaking levels, aligned with CEFR and SEM standards. We continuously update the materials to reflect any changes published by the FIDE secretariat or the State Secretariat for Migration.

A1, A2 and B1, with example papers for speaking, comprehension, reading and writing at each level.

No, these are not official FIDE test papers. They have been created independently by our team of qualified language trainers to help learners prepare effectively. They are not copies of exam papers; they are built on the publicly available test format, themes and assessment criteria published by the FIDE secretariat, so they reflect the structure and expectations of the real test.

While these sample papers are not issued by FIDE or SEM, they are structured to mirror the tasks, tone, and level of difficulty that candidates can expect on the real test. They offer realistic, task-based preparation for the oral test and are designed to support your language proficiency development in line with official expectations.

If you want to see the official model test published by SEM, you can view it here: Official FIDE model test

Trademark notice: FIDE is a registered trademark of the Swiss Confederation (State Secretariat for Migration, SEM). All preparation courses and sample papers on this page are independently developed by My Linguistics and are not official FIDE materials, nor are they endorsed, approved, or issued by SEM.

The fide language passport (Sprachenpass / passeport des langues) is an official document that records your assessed language level, showing your oral skills (speaking and comprehension) and your written skills (reading and writing) separately. Proof of language competency is required in several Swiss immigration and naturalisation procedures, such as the settlement permit (C permit), family reunification, and naturalisation. The required level and the exact cases depend on your canton, your permit type and your situation, and some people are exempt. The fide language passport is one accepted form of proof; other officially recognised language certificates are also accepted.

Yes. These test sample papers are designed for flexible use, so you can study without a teacher. Many learners prepare independently by working through the prompts on their own. For the most effective preparation, we recommend practising with a partner, friend, or family member so you can simulate real interaction and get used to the flow of the oral test. You can also bring these materials to a preparation course or tutoring session for structured support. Whether you choose self-study, pair work, or lessons with a tutor, the papers fit your preferred learning style and support your language proficiency development.

No. They are interactive online papers you work through on our platform, not files to download. That lets us include audio for comprehension and give you AI feedback on your writing and reading.

Start with the sample papers, then prepare over a few weeks. You can prepare on your own with these resources, take a preparation course, or do both. Practise the oral examination and the written examination so nothing on the exam catches you out, whether you sit the A2 or B1 test.

They will not pass the test for you, but they build the speaking, reading and writing skills, and the confidence, you need to pass. Practising real French examples and comparing your work with the model answers is the best way to walk in ready.

We focus on French, but the FIDE test is also taken in German, Italian and Romansh. The format and language levels are the same, so preparing for the French exam works much like preparing for the German one. If you are preparing in German, see our German FIDE preparation materials.

Give yourself a few weeks. Most candidates practise over several weeks to build confidence before the oral and written parts.

Each account comes with a set amount of AI use included. On average that covers around 120 writing and reading exercises with full AI feedback, enough to prepare thoroughly for the FIDE test. If you need more, additional AI credits can be purchased.