How it works
The fide test in Switzerland: levels, format, fees and test centres
The fide language test in English: who runs it, the level each permit and Swiss citizenship needs, the format, the CHF 250 fee and test centres by city.
Guides by topic
Guides: Language schools
How it works in Switzerland and what to check before you choose: guides on language schools, each linked to providers who can help.
Guides: Language schools
4 guides
How to choose
German courses in Zurich: how to choose one (2026)
The German level you need for a C permit or a Swiss passport, course formats, recognised exams, subsidised courses in Zurich and where Swiss German fits.
How it works
Jobs in Switzerland for English speakers: where to look and what you need
Where English-speaking jobs are in Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Zug and Bern, which work permit you need, 2026 quotas, salaries and Swiss CV norms.
How to choose
International schools in Zurich, Geneva and Zug: how to choose
IB, British, American, bilingual or Swiss public school? Curricula, published 2026–27 fees and application timing in Zurich, Geneva and Zug.
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