Written test duration: 60 minutes (Reading-Writing) + 15-minute introduction
- Both tests take place on the same day:
- Morning: Oral test
- Afternoon: Written test
- Registration: You must register no later than 15 days before the test. You will receive your language passport, showing your results (A1, A2, or B1), directly by mail approximately 4 weeks after the fide test.
For exams taking place between mid-December and mid-January, it may take six weeks instead of four to issue the language passport.—see fide regulations
six weeks instead of four.—see fide regulations
📌 Preparation Available: A 1-hour explanation session is offered for 45 CHF in group (Thursday 1-2 pm or Saturday 3-4 pm) or 1 hour / 67.- privately (by appointment) contact: 024 525 50 42
📍 Location:
Centre Linguistique Chablais
Ruelle de Jérusalem 2, 1860 Aigle
The TEF (Test d’Évaluation de Français) assesses French language proficiency at levels A1–C2. The certificate is issued by the organisation Français des affaires (France).
The test lasts approximately 3 hours 30 minutes, depending on the modules chosen.
It is recognised worldwide and in Switzerland on a par with the FIDE test by the country’s authorities for the renewal of residence permits and naturalisation.
It usually takes place on Wednesday afternoons (see dates).
The test comprises sections on listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing.
The tests take place on the same day at the Chablais Language Centre (Rue de Jérusalem 2, 1860 Aigle).
📌 You can prepare for the TEF test with a preparatory session:
1 hour / 45.– in a group (on request)
1 hour / 67.– one-to-one (by appointment)
Contact: 024 525 50 42
Registration: We recommend that you register at least 7 days before the exam date. Results are usually available within 1 week.