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

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Our FIDE test sample papers cover A1, A2 and B1, for speaking, comprehension, reading and writing: 150+ tasks for the speaking test, 150+ reading and writing papers and 30+ comprehension exercises with audio.

Yes: the vast majority of papers include model answers. Role-play conversations don’t include model answers for now.

No. They are not official FIDE test papers or copies of exam papers. They are built on the publicly available test format, themes and A1 to B1 criteria, and are not endorsed or issued by SEM or the fide secretariat.

Our language teachers in Geneva, who also prepare candidates for the FIDE test, create them in-house. We test them with our students and update them continuously, section by section, as the exam changes.

Yes. Time yourself, answer without notes and compare your answer with the model answer. From our experience, a few full mock exams in the weeks before the test make exam day less stressful.

Yes. Many learners prepare on their own. For the oral part, practise with a partner, friend or family member to simulate the exam dialogue.

Not necessarily. If you want a teacher to correct your speaking in real time, our FIDE preparation course in Geneva or online adds that feedback.

No. They are interactive online papers, which is how we include audio for listening and AI feedback on your written answers.

Yes, the platform is responsive. Text-heavy papers read like a long document on a small screen, so a tablet or computer is more comfortable; the real written exam is on paper in A4 format.

Each account includes a set amount of AI use: on average around 120 writing and reading exercises with full AI feedback. Additional AI credits can be purchased.

The FIDE test assesses your French, German or Italian for permits and naturalisation in Switzerland. It has two parts, assessed separately: an oral part (speaking and comprehension) and a written part (reading and writing). It was developed on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). The entire test costs CHF 250, the oral part alone CHF 170 and the written part alone CHF 120. You register with an examination institution; registration closes 15 days before the test date.

No. It is also taken in German and Italian, with the same format and language levels, so preparing for the German exams works the same way. If you need to prove German language skills, see our German FIDE sample papers for the German language.

It depends on your permit. For a residence permit (B permit), you usually only need the oral part, at A1. For a settlement permit (C permit) or Swiss citizenship, you need both the oral test and the written test. Swiss authorities in your canton confirm what applies to you.

The official document that records your levels, with your oral and written results shown separately. It is one accepted proof of language skills; other recognised certificates are also accepted. Levels per permit are in our FIDE test guide.

Start with the free papers, then practise both parts of the exam. The fide office also offers a free model test to download on its website: use it alongside our papers. From our experience, focused listening practice also improves your speaking.

Give yourself a few weeks of preparation time before your test date. Most candidates practise over several weeks to build confidence before the test.

They will not pass the test for you, but they build the speaking and writing skills, the vocabulary and the confidence you need to pass. Comparing your work with the model answers helps you walk in ready.