German FIDE Test Sample Papers

Fide German Test sample papers designed by language trainers for foreign language students

Get ready for the FIDE test with confidence using practice materials that follow the official format. These model tests reflect real exam situations and provide clear examples that German language learners can follow.

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FIDE German test sample papers - A2 - My Linguistics

German FIDE sample papers - A2 - My Linguistics

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FIDE German test sample papers - My Linguistics

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Try our free A2 FIDE German test papers. Explore the whole structure of the oral part, complete with examiner-style prompts.

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FIDE test papers based on official guidelines

Get access to more than 100 FIDE-style model tests through our online learning platform.

Preparing for the FIDE German exam means practicing all four language skills — speaking, listening, reading, and writing — so you feel confident on test day.

Language coaches develop our practice materials to reflect the official test format, themes, and level of difficulty. Each paper is aligned with the official situation guide and matches the A2 and B1 criteria for the oral part so that you can train with the types of tasks you will actually face.

Strengthen your speaking and improve your comprehension with practical, everyday situations. Each model test helps you expand your word knowledge, develop fluency in German conversation, and prepare more effectively session by session.

The same practice papers are used in our preparation courses — and now you can work with them independently or between lessons to keep progressing.

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Access our collection of FIDE practice papers when you join a FIDE preparation course.

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Official FIDE model test

You can also start with the official FIDE model test, which is freely available online:

Official FIDE model test

How do the practice papers work?

Learning German in class or on your own.

Each paper reproduces the structure and themes of the official FIDE German-speaking exam.

Inside, you’ll find:

Realistic questions based on actual FIDE test tasks
Examiner-style prompts and instructions
Guidance for interaction and individual speech in the oral part
Everyday themes such as housing, work, transport, childcare, and daily routines

You can practice aloud, take notes, or rehearse with a partner — everything is designed to build fluency, expand your German vocabulary, and strengthen your comprehension for test day.

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View our free A2 and B1 FIDE German test sample papers and explore the complete exam structure and examiner prompts.

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How can you study with these FIDE German test papers?

Improving your language skills

You can work with the papers in several ways:

Solo practice: Go through the questions and prompts on your own, building timing, structure, and confidence.

Partner practice: Take turns asking and answering to simulate the oral part of the exam.

In class or tutoring: Bring them to lessons for targeted feedback and to refine your performance.

These materials are flexible — they adapt to your learning style and support your progress, whether you prefer self-study or guided lessons.

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What do our FIDE German practice papers include?

FIDE test sample papers

When you sign up, you receive full access to our online platform with A2 and B1 speaking model tests for the FIDE German exam. These sample papers cover the same themes and scenarios as the real test and are designed to help you:

Practice oral interaction in realistic, everyday situations (housing, work, transport, etc.)

Answer typical exam questions linked to FIDE language levels (A1, A2, B1)

Follow guided prompts that help you develop your own answers and stay on topic

Strengthen your German speaking and improve comprehension skills

Would you like to access our French FIDE papers?

Discover our dedicated French FIDE sample papers. They are developed independently from the German versions, with their own tasks, themes, and exam focus. If you are preparing for the FIDE test in French, be sure to review these materials separately to get the most accurate practice.

FRENCH FIDE TEST Papers

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FIDE German Test

That depends on the permit you are applying for. If you take the FIDE German test for a residence permit (B permit), you normally only need to complete the oral part of the exam. For a settlement permit (C permit) or Swiss naturalisation, you are usually required to pass both the oral and the written parts. Always confirm the exact requirements with your canton or consult the official 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 our German FIDE exam papers are based on:

Official FIDE exam themes and documents
Real-life communication tasks from everyday situations (housing, work, transport, family)
A1, A2, and B1 language levels, aligned with CEFR and the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)

We continuously update our practice materials to reflect any changes published by the FIDE secretariat or the State Secretariat for Migration.

You can purchase and access the complete set of FIDE test papers directly from our product page. Registering for an account will grant you online access to materials. The documents cannot be downloaded. Be sure to review the papers you buy (before buying them), as they are divided by subjects (comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading), and depending on the pack, you may not have access to everything on the site.

At the moment, our FIDE German test papers focus on the A2 and B1 speaking exams. They are specifically designed to help you practice the kinds of tasks you will face in the oral part of the test.

We also provide 10 B1 comprehension exercises to support preparation for the written exam and to strengthen your listening and understanding skills. These audio materials are included free of charge while we continue to expand the full comprehension and reading pack.

Our aim is to give you structured practice that reflects the language skills assessed in the FIDE exam. All materials are aligned with CEFR levels and follow the criteria used by the FIDE secretariat and the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).

Yes. The FIDE German sample papers are designed for flexible use, so you can prepare independently. Many learners choose self-study, working through the prompts and questions on their own.

For best results, we recommend also practicing with a partner, friend, or family member. This allows you to simulate the oral interaction of the test and get used to the natural flow of the exam.

You can also bring the materials into a course or tutoring session for structured feedback. Whether you prefer self-study, pair work, or guided lessons, the papers adapt to your style of learning German and support steady progress in your German language proficiency.

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.

The papers are carefully designed to follow the recognized format, themes, and assessment criteria outlined by the FIDE secretariat. While they are not issued by FIDE State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), they mirror the German original exam in tasks, tone, and level of difficulty.

These FIDE German sample papers provide realistic, task-based preparation for the oral part of the test and support your development in all core language skills, including speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing.

The language passport is an official document that certifies your language level based on the results of the FIDE test. It is often required for non-Swiss residents when applying for a settlement permit (C permit), a residence permit, or in family reunification procedures.

This certificate confirms your German language proficiency across all parts of the exam: the oral part (speaking and comprehension) as well as the written part (reading and writing).

The Swiss FIDE test assesses your language skills in German. It is divided into two parts: the oral part (speaking and listening/comprehension) and the written part (reading and writing). Each part is assessed separately.

FIDE stands for (Français, Italiano, Deutsch).

You can take the exam at accredited test centers throughout Switzerland. The test is administered by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), which also sets the official fees. Prices are standardised, meaning there are no additional administrative or registration costs beyond the official fee.

The test was created to assess your understanding and ability to communicate about subjects related to daily life in Switzerland.

This is a Swiss language test, and is usually not valid in countries such as Germany, Austria, France, or Italy. There exist other German language proficiency tests, but for Swiss immigration purposes, they are not always accepted.

This depends on the level that you are passing.

A1 = Complete beginner. You have enough vocabulary (word knowledge) for the person you are interacting with to guess what you want to say. You should be able to understand fundamental French and simple questions or instructions.

A2 = Beginner / Lower intermediate. You can hold a simple conversation and understand people speaking slowly. You still make many grammatical mistakes, struggle with the past tense, and may need long pauses, but you can get your message across.

B1 = Intermediate. You can structure sentences with relatively few grammatical mistakes. You speak in the present, past, and future. Your vocabulary allows you to hold most everyday conversations, though not on specialised or technical topics.

The FIDE secretariat provides additional content, including videos of typical situations that you can look at. These give a sense of the type of vocabulary and proficiency level required.

Link: FIDE texts and VIDEOS

Articles: We have published multiple comprehensive articles on different parts of the FIDE exam.

Link: My Linguistics Articles

It is best to begin preparing in advance, even before you have a confirmed exam date. Early practice with model tests and sample papers will help you build confidence and improve your performance on test day.