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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.

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Exams offered at the French language schools

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exams offered at the German language schools

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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.
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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 TCF exam dates (Lyon and Montreux)?


In Lyon
 

TCF-IRN :

  • 26.02.2025
  • 26.03.2025
  • 23.04.2025
  • 22.05.2025
  • 24.09.2025
  • 29.10.2025
  • 26.11.2025
  • 17.12.2025

In Montreux


TCF TP & IRN:

  • 23.01.2025
  • 27.02.2025
  • 27.03.2025
  • 28.05.2025
  • 26.06.2025
  • 28.08.2025
  • 25.09.2025
  • 31.10.2025
  • 27.11.2025

TCF CANADA & QUEBEC:

  • 30.01.2025
  • 06.03.2025
  • 05.06.2025
  • 04.09.2025
  • 02.10.2025
  • 06.11.2025
  • 04.12.2025

When are the FIDE exam dates in Montreux?

Every Thursday in Montreux

When are the dates for eDFP in Montreux?

Only 1session on 9th (written exam) and 12th (speaking exam)

What are the exam fees (Lyon and Montreux)?


TCF-IRN:

  • 170 €
     

TCF TP & IRN:

  • Full exam (mandatory + complementary exams) CHF 280
  • Mandatory exam + oral complementary exam CHF 200
  • Mandatory exam + writing complementary exam CHF 200
  • Complementary exams only CHF 120
  • Oral complementary exam  only CHF 80
  • Writing complementary exam only CHF 80
     

TCF Canada & QUEBEC:

  • Full exam CHF 290
  • Speaking exam only CHF 80
  • Writing exam only CHF 80
  • Oral comprehension exam only CHF 65
  • Writing comprehension only CHF 65


FIDE (Montreux):

  • Full exam CHF 250
  • Parler et Comprendre only CHF 170
  • Lire et Ecrire only CHF 120

Enrolment


Montreux

Please call 0041 21 621 84 48

or come to our school:

Grand-rue 42, 1820 Monteux (2ème étage)

 

Lyon

Please call 0033 4 72 41 98 06

or come to our school

6 Quai Jules Courmont, 69002 Lyon (1er étage)

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?

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Monthly tuition fees at Alpadia vary between 550€ and 840€ for a standard course, depending on the length of your language course which can vary between 12-46 weeks, depending on your German level at the time of entry.
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