Language level
B-Permit (family reunification)
C-Permit (Settlement):
Naturalisation:
A1 to C1
A1 to B1
The test level cannot be chosen in advance. Depending on the skills demonstrated, you will be assessed according to A1, A2 or B1 level.
Recognition
Accepted in Switzerland
Accepted internationally, worldwide
Accepted in Switzerland
Uses
Accepted by the authorities for issue of residence and settlement permits, and for naturalisation
Accepted by the authorities for issue of residence and settlement permits, and for naturalisation
Accepted by the authorities for issue of residence and settlement permits, and for naturalisation
Uses work / university
For language requirements for admission to higher education institutions
For recognition of diplomas
For job searching and further education in Switzerland
Partial repetition
A1/A2:
A1 "Reading and writing" orA2/B1 :
A2 "Reading and Writing" oronly the modular exams:
Partial repetition possible:
or
Issue of results
After 5 working days
After 4 weeks
After 4 weeks
Points to note
High German only (Swiss German not accepted)
Listening comprehension only possible with literacy skills
Suitable for people with educational experience
High German only (Swiss German not accepted)
Listening comprehension only possible with literacy skills
Suitable for people with educational experience
Swiss German accepted in the oral part
Listening comprehension is possible without literacy skills
Suitable for people without any educational experience
The language requirements are the same for the Goethe examinations and the fide test and correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).