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telc / fide

Many people have to provide evidence of their language skills with a recognized exam. Inlingua Basel is accredited for both telc and fide, so you can choose the exam that best fits your needs.

telc
fide

Comparison

Which exam is right for you? The exams are very different and the chief differences between telc and fide are summarized here:

telc

Validity

  • Worldwide

Participants

  • No age restrictions
  • Recommended from age 18
  • For experienced learners
  • For younger learners: dedicated exam formats (e.g., telc School)

Levels

  • A1-C2
  • Combined exam: A2/B1

Costs

  • A1: CHF 180.00
  • A2: CHF 198.00
  • B1: CHF 288.00
  • B2: CHF 328.00
  • C1/C2 HS: CHF 590.00 (private exam)
  • C2: CHF 590.00 (private exam)

Costs (partial exam)

  • B-Levels: CHF 190.00
  • C1: CHF 490.00 (private exam)
  • Combined exam A2/B1: CHF 325.00

Ideal for

  • Anyone who needs to demonstrate their German language proficiency for universities, employers, or as part of the naturalization process
telc

fide

Validity

  • Switzerland
  • Required for naturalization in many cantons

Participants

  • From age 16
  • Also suitable for inexperienced learners

Levels

  • A1-B1

Costs (complete exam)

  • CHF 250.00

Costs (partial exam)

  • Speaking and understanding: CHF 170.00
  • Reading and writing: CHF 120.00

Ideal for

  • Anyone who wants to become naturalized in Switzerland, or who needs an official language certificate for their residence permit, and whose native language is not German.
fide

telc

fide

Validity

  • Worldwide
  • Switzerland
  • Required for naturalization in many cantons

Participants

  • No age restrictions
  • Recommended from age 18
  • For experienced learners
  • For younger learners: dedicated exam formats (e.g., telc School)
  • From age 16
  • Also suitable for inexperienced learners

Levels

  • A1-C2
  • Combined exam: A2/B1
  • A1-B1

Costs (complete exam)

  • A1: CHF 180.00
  • A2: CHF 198.00
  • B1: CHF 288.00
  • B2: CHF 328.00
  • C1/C2 HS: CHF 590.00 (private exam)
  • C2: CHF 590.00 (private exam)
  • CHF 250.00

Costs (partial exam)

  • B-Levels: CHF 190.00
  • C1: CHF 490.00 (private exam)
  • Combined exam A2/B1: CHF 325.00
  • Speaking and understanding: CHF 170.00
  • Reading and writing: CHF 120.00

Ideal for

  • Anyone who needs to demonstrate their German language proficiency for universities, employers, or as part of the naturalization process
  • Anyone who wants to become naturalized in Switzerland, or who needs an official language certificate for their residence permit, and whose native language is not German.
telc
fide

A detailed comparison can be found in this document:

Comparison telc / fide

Individual Consultation

We will gladly make time for your individual consultation and answer all your telc and fide related questions.

Astrid Bachmann

telc / fide Supervisor

Emma Kidger

telc / fide Coordinator