Prepare for the FIDE test with a structured pathway
Videos about the FIDE test, mock exams and private lessons to arrive ready on exam day and achieve your target level: A1, A2 or B1.
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Which FIDE test preparation is right for you?
Choose based on your goal: test your level, follow a complete path, or get personal guidance.
Mock exams
Best if you want to know where you stand
Discover the structure of the FIDE exam and test yourself with our mock exams.
- Estimate your A1, A2 or B1 level
- Understand the real test format
- Get immediate feedback
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Exam preparation
Best if you want complete preparation
Follow a structured method with videos covering FIDE exam topics, PDFs and oral scenarios just like the exam.
- Work on FIDE-style scenarios
- Follow a guided path at your pace
- Improve your speaking and writing
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Private lessons
Best if you want guidance from a specialist teacher
Build a personalized plan with your teacher based on your level, target and test date.
- Define a personalized plan
- Improve your speaking and writing
- Practice realistic scenarios
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What is the FIDE test for?
The FIDE test evaluates your French in concrete everyday situations in Switzerland. Depending on your goal, the expected level can be A1, A2 or B1.
B/C Permit and Naturalization
For residence permit or naturalization applications, a FIDE result may be required.
Integration in Switzerland
The test helps prove your ability to communicate in French in daily life.
Why choose our FIDE exam preparation?
A structured method
A tailored preparation used by hundreds of learners preparing for their FIDE exam.
Realistic exam scenarios
You work on situations that are very close to the skills assessed in the test, designed to prepare you for daily life in Switzerland.
Complete preparation
Prepare intensively with our exam preparation, boost your speaking confidence with private lessons, or test yourself with our mock exams.
Personalized plan
A free consultation helps define your goal, your current level and the most suitable plan to reach A1, A2 or B1.
On YouTube, our videos about the FIDE exam have become go-to references
Our method is followed far beyond this page: an active audience across social platforms and tens of thousands of learners.
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I am a French teacher and FIDE preparation specialist. More than 60,000 learners follow my French courses on Udemy. Today, this experience supports candidates preparing for the FIDE test.
More than 8 years of preparation experience, with detailed knowledge of the test format and its public criteria.
More than 300 learners have prepared their FIDE test with Start French Now, with a 98% success rate.
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