GERMAN EXAMS IN AARAU

fide-Test in Aarau: Demonstrate your German language skills with the official Swiss language certification

Ready to take the next step on your journey in Switzerland? The fide-Test your official proof of German language proficiency in Switzerland. This nationally recognized certification assesses your language skills at the A1, A2, and B1 levels using everyday situations you’ll encounter in Switzerland.

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February 21, 2026
 
 
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I recently took the A1 German exam here and had a very positive experience. I received a warm welcome and immediately felt at ease, which helped ease my test anxiety. The examiners were friendly, kind, and professional. It felt more like a relaxed conversation than a stressful exam. Thank you for creating such a supportive atmosphere!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I took a crash course and sat the FIDE exam at this school. Overall, it was a very positive experience; all the staff members were very friendly and professional. I received my results after about three weeks. I highly recommend it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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On February 7, 2026, I took the fide-Test at ILS-Aarau and was very satisfied. Everything was very well organized and clearly explained. Before the exam, the instructors took the time to explain everything to us in detail and answer our questions. That gave me confidence, and I felt well prepared. The atmosphere was friendly and professional. I can truly recommend this language school. Thank you very much for the great support!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Dear Sir or Madam, I took my exam on January 31 at the ILS. The entire process was professionally organized, which I was very pleased with. In addition, the atmosphere was calm, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I also appreciated the practical and secure individual lockers with keys, where we could store our personal belongings during the exam. Many thanks to the entire team for working so well together that day. Best regards, Tetiana
  
 
 
 
 
 
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The entire team at ILS Aarau is very professional. I really enjoyed the intensive B2 exam preparation course.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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It's really a great place to take practice tests. That's because they explained everything very well before the exams.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Taking the Telc B1 exam at the ILS Aarau was a very special experience for me. The warm support and the calm, professional atmosphere gave me a lot of confidence. You really feel like you’re in good hands here. Thank you so much for this valuable experience!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I took my telc B1 exam on January 24, 2026, at the ILS Aarau and was very satisfied 😊 The organization was excellent; everything went smoothly and professionally. The team was friendly and helpful, and I felt well taken care of. Many thanks to the entire ILS team! I’m happy to recommend ILS Aarau 👍
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TEST DATES & PRICES

Prices, exam dates & Registration

Here you will find all the necessary information about our fide tests in Aarau.

fide-Test

Complete fide-Test: CHF 250.
Oral part(speaking & understanding): CHF 170.-
Written part(reading & writing): CHF 120.-
The duplicate fee for the language pass: CHF 35.

FRIDAY

fide-Test Aarau Exam dates (oral and/or written) A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Friday		Registration deadlineDeregistration deadlineFree places
25.09.202609.09.202605.09.20260
02.10.202616.09.202612.09.20260
09.10.202623.09.202619.09.202612
16.10.202630.09.202626.09.202614
23.10.202607.10.202603.10.202614
30.10.202614.10.202610.10.202615
06.11.202621.10.202617.10.202614
13.11.202628.10.202624.10.202615
20.11.202604.11.202631.10.202615
27.11.202611.12.202607.11.202615

THURSDAY

fide-Test Aarau Exam dates (oral and/or written) A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Thursday		Registration deadlineDeregistration deadlineFree places
24.09.202608.09.202604.09.20260
29.10.202613.10.202609.10.202614
26.11.202610.11.202606.11.202615
17.12.202601.12.202627.11.202615

SATURDAY

fide-Test Aarau Exam dates (oral and/or written) A1/A2/B1

Exam date
Saturday		Registration deadlineDeregistration deadlineFree places
03.10.202617.09.202613.09.20260
10.10.202624.09.202620.09.202614
17.10.202601.10.202627.09.202610
24.10.202608.10.202604.10.202611
07.11.202622.10.202618.10.202613
14.11.202629.10.202625.10.202615
21.11.202605.11.202601.11.202615
05.12.202619.11.202615.11.202615
12.12.202626.11.202622.11.202615

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MORE INFO

More about our fide tests in Aarau

Find out more about our fide tests in Aarau!

The fide-Test was initiated by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) and is recognized throughout Switzerland. You can use it with the authorities to extend your residence permit, at Registration for further training or when looking for a job in your application documents.

At the fide-Test oral and written language skills are measured separately. The fide-Test is made up of a "speaking and understanding" part and a "reading and writing" part. You can either complete both parts (speaking / understanding and reading / writing) or just one part (speaking / understanding or reading / writing).

The fide-Test not a typical graded exam. You will not receive a “pass” or “fail” result, but rather a classification based on the CEFR levels (A1, A2, or B1). This classification is recorded in the Language Passport, the official document of the fide test.

Our language school ILS-Aarau is accredited by the fide office to take the fide-Test and conducts weekly fide tests as well as monthly preparation courses for the fide-Test .

The number of places on the fide tests at our ILS-Aarau language school is limited. Please register early using the registration form or directly with us on site.
The respective registration deadline can be found in the table "fide-Test dates & registration deadlines".

Please note that the examination fees must be paid in full by the day of the examination at the latest. Otherwise the participant will be excluded from the examination.

Cancellations up to 20 days before the examination date will only incur a processing fee of CHF 30. Cancellations less than 20 days before the start of the examination must be paid in full.

Prepare for the fide-Test at ILS-Aarau : Visit a preparation course for fide-Test in private or group lessons at ILS-Aarau.

fide-Test preparation course

You will receive your Language Passport and test results by mail from the fide office within 4 weeks of taking the test.

Oral section: 40 minutes
Written section: Introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes

The fide-Test takes place twice a week: On Thursday and Friday. Participants must receive the invitation at least 10 days in advance.

ILS-Aarau
Rain 6,
5000 Aarau

ALTERNATIVES

Alternatives to fide-Test: Telc & ÖSD exams & SDS exams

In addition to the fide-Test , SDS, Telc, and ÖSD fide-Test recognized exams for proving German language proficiency. The fide-Test the Swiss Digital Language Test (SDS) are valid in Switzerland, while Telc and ÖSD are internationally recognized.

Telc exams at the ILS

ÖSD exams at the ILS

SDS examinations at ILS

ILS-FILIALS

ILS fide-Test examination centers

Our fide tests take place at several locations. Choose the right center near you and secure your test date!

GERMAN EXAMS IN AARAU

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Browse the frequently asked questions and our answers!

The fide-Test was developed on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). With the fide-Test you can have your German language skills certified. The test tasks are related to the German levels A1 - B1 and refer to different everyday situations such as at work, a doctor's visit, shopping or at the municipality. The fide-Test is divided into two parts; an oral part (speaking and understanding) and a written part (reading and writing).

The fide-Test is open to anyone 16 years of age or older.

People with a disability can also participate in fide-Test . Special rules apply to them, which are agreed upon together with the examination institution and the fide office.

You can contact one of our ILS International Langue Schools directly or Register via the registration form. When Registration for the fide-Test , you can choose between the whole part (oral and written) or just one of the exam parts (oral or written).

IMPORTANT: The number of places is limited. Please register early!

The whole test (oral and written) costs CHF 250.

Only the oral part (speaking and understanding) costs CHF 170.-.

Only the written part (reading and writing) costs CHF 120.

Oral section: 40 minutes
Written section: Introduction approx. 15 minutes, test 60 minutes

The fide-Test held on Fridays and Saturdays. The exact test times will be announced to participants 10 days before the test date.

You will receive your fide-Test result directly by post approx. 4 weeks after taking the fide-Test test. Unfortunately, no information regarding the test results can be given over the phone.