Our exam centres
Take an exam at your chosen school with Alpadia
Exams at our language schools
Taking exams at our Alpadia language schools involves comprehensive evaluations including written, oral, and listening to assess students' proficiency.
Our French language school in Lyon
Our French language school is based in a 19th century building overlooking the Rhône
Alpadia Lyon is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by cafés and restaurants close to the main square
Our immersive activity programme has something to suit everyone, from keen historians to food lovers with walking tours of the city and trips to the Rhône countryside and vineyards
Experience life in Lyon with a wide range of accommodation options within easy reach of our school
Our French language school in Montreux
Learn French in Switzerland in the picturesque city of Montreux, in a beautiful, central location on the edge of Lake Geneva
Alpadia Montreux is a small school with a quiet learning environment and has excellent facilities, including a cafeteria, fully-equipped kitchen and terrace
Explore Montreux with our immersive activity programme, including watersports on the lake or trekking in the Les Portes du Soleil, one of the world's largest ski resorts
Our German language school in Berlin
Learn German in the Schöneberg District of Berlin – one of the best-connected and most beautiful areas of the city
Alpadia Berlin is equipped with first-class learning facilities, large and bright classrooms, a conference room and spacious lounge
Experience Berlin life with an immersive activity programme and a range of accommodation options, all within thirty minutes travel distance to our Berlin language school
Our German language school in Freiburg
Our Freiburg language school is in a central location and close to Freiburg's historical centre and its beautiful Gothic cathedral
Founded in 1972, Alpadia Freiburg is based in an elegant neoclassical house with comfortable classrooms, a cafeteria, spacious terrace and garden
Learn German in a friendly, family-like environment, and enjoy exploring this medieval university city with our immersive activity programme
About the exams at our language schools
These exam certificates have an excellent reputation in the academic and professional worlds. Passing one of these exams is a great asset for your future. Whatever your level, aims and availability, you will find the exam that best suits you.
We offer a wide range of examination options and exam dates, with numerous sessions throughout the year. This means you can enjoy optimum flexibility to take the exam of your choice at the time that suits you best.
Exams offered at the French language schools
TCF
The TCF is a multiple-choice questionnaire.
A simple, fast and efficient evaluation gives you a professional validation of your level of French.
After the DELF/DALF, the TCF has become the most taken exam in French language schools.
The exam is offered 7-8 times a year at both Montreux and Lyon schools.
FIDE
The French FIDE test is a recognised proof of language issued by the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
The test consists of an oral part and a written part and is required in Switzerland for naturalisation and permit applications.
Our school in Montreux is an official FIDE exam centre and the exam is offered 7-8 times per year.
DELF/DALF
The DELF (A1 to B2) and DALF (C1 and C2) are official diplomas awarded by the French National Ministry of Education in order to certify skills in French as a Foreign Language.
Officially recognised in more than 150 countries, the DELF/DALF diplomas are in high demand in academic and professional fields.
They are made up of six independent diplomas corresponding to the six levels of the CEFR.
These exams are offered eight times a year in Lyon on fixed dates.
Exams offered at the German language schools
TELC
TELC offers German exams for levels A1 to C2, which correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are recognised worldwide as proof of achievement.
German TELC C1 Hochschule is recommended for students entering the Academic Pathway programme
Our schools in Berlin and Freiburg offer monthly TELC exam preparation courses for levels B1 / B2 / C1 .
Alpadia Berlin and Freiburg schools are TELC-accredited official exam centres
On request, our accredited examiners come to our exam centres in order to coach students and conduct the exam. Alpadia will take care of registering you for the exam.
TESTDAF
The TestDaF examination is recommended for students wishing to enter our Academic Pathway programme in Germany
Comprised of a listening comprehension section, a reading comprehension section, a writing section, and an oral test, this exam takes place five times per year at our Berlin school
Every participant receives a personalised certificate and gets separate marks for each of the four sections, which gives a more detailed picture of your language skills.
Exam dates and fees - French language schools
Exams are organised at the regional examination centre and must be paid in cash on arrival. Alpadia takes care of the registration with the regional examination centre.
The registration deadline is a minimum of 1 month in advance of the exam date.
When are the DELF exam dates?
- 22.03.2025
- 17.05.2025
- 21.06.2025
- 20.09.2025
- 15.11.2025
What are the exam fees?
- More information can be found here.
Exam dates and fees - German language schools
We offer TELC from B1 to C1, Goethe B2 & C1 and TestDaF exam prep courses. Exam fees are not included in the price of the course and each exam must be booked by students between 6 and 4 weeks in advance.
TELC and TestDaf exams are organised directly at our school.
When are the TELC (Levels A1, A2, B1, B2) exam dates?
- 31.01.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 06.01.2025)
- 28.02.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 03.02.2025)
- 28.03.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 03.03.2025)
- 25.04.025 (Enrollment deadline: 31.03.2025)
- 23.05.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 28.04.2025)
- 27.06.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 02.06.2025)
- 25.07.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 30.06.2025)
- 29.08.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 04.08.2025)
- 26.09.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 01.09.2025)
- 24.10.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 29.09.2025)
- 21.11.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 27.10.2025)
- 19.12.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 24.11.2025)
When are the TELC (Levels C1, C2) exam dates?
- 29.01/30.01.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 06.01.2025
- 26.02/27.02.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 03.02.2025)
- 26.03/27.03.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 03.03.2025)
- 23.04/24.04.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 31.03.2025)
- 21.05/22.05.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 28.04.2025)
- 25.06/26.06.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 02.06.2025)
- 23.07/24.07.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 30.06.2025)
- 27.08/28.08.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 04.08.2025)
- 24.09/25.09.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 01.09.2025)
- 22.10/23.10.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 29.09.2025)
- 19.11/20.11.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 27.10.2025)
- 17.12/18.12.2025 (Enrollment deadline: 24.11.2025)
When are the bank holidays?
- 18.04.2025
- 21.04.2025
- 01.05.2025
- 29.05.2025
- 09.06.2025
- 03.10.2025
What are the exam fees?
- More information can be found here.
Are you ready to pass your exams?
Contact an advisor for further information.