Swiss citizenship & Fide
French preparation for naturalisation requirements and the Fide test, including the federal B1 oral / A2 written minimum for citizenship.
Prepare my FrenchFrench courses · Fide · Swiss citizenship · DELF/DALF/TCF
French courses and preparation for your goals in Switzerland — everyday life, work, Fide, certifications and citizenship.
Private French lessons for adults, plus language preparation for the Fide test, Swiss naturalisation, DELF, DALF and TCF. Learn online or in person from Geneva to Lausanne.
No commitment required. You may change your trainer at no additional cost if the fit is not right.
Since 200520+ years' expertise
1,000+Students taught
4.6/5Google rating · 41 reviews
3,000+Self-study exercises
Built around your goal
Whatever your reason for joining, we help you achieve fluency.
Our adult-only, one to one programmes set measurable milestones and adapt to your schedule, not the other way around.
Residence permit
Achieve the precise level your B to C permit route requires, with ample time to prepare.
Build my planCareer
Business, legal, financial, medical, and construction French available on demand.
Strengthen my FrenchSettling in
Programmes from absolute beginner to C2, paced to fit your lifestyle.
Explore lessonsPlan backwards from your deadline
In French-speaking Switzerland, your French runs on a legal clock.
Residence and naturalisation procedures can require recognised proof of French skills. We build your learning plan around the level, proof and deadline that apply to your case, with time to learn and prepare. See our Swiss naturalisation guide and Fide preparation.
Important
Requirements vary by permit route and canton. Our guidance reflects common federal minimums; always confirm your personal case with the competent cantonal authority (in Geneva, the Cantonal Population and Migration Office; in Vaud, the Service de la population).
A1
Spoken
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Written
Common Permit B minimum
A1 spoken competence is a common federal minimum in relevant permit B cases.
Source: Republic and Canton of Geneva
Our signature programme
Fast-Track: Target one CEFR level of progress in one to two weeks.
For an urgent French goal, certification preparation or professional need: 25 focused one to one hours with structured instruction and continuous feedback. See the Fast-Track programme.
Prices depend on your goal, level and format. Book a free consultation or write to us, and we’ll send you the full price list.
Discuss Fast-Track
25h
intensive · one to one
A0A1A2B1B2C1C2
+1 full CEFR level
What makes SLA different
A school committed to your progress.
SLA is not a tutor marketplace. We select your teacher, design your programme, and serve as your direct point of contact from assessment to completion.
One school. One team. One programme built around you.
If the match is not right, we will change your teacher at no extra cost.
Discover the SLA approach
A school, not a platform
You are never left to manage an independent tutor alone. SLA oversees the match, programme, follow-up and quality of your training.
The right teacher — or a new one
We match you with a bilingual teacher for your level, personality and objective. If the fit is not right, you can change at no extra cost.
Real human support
A responsive school team follows your request and adjusts your training when your availability, deadline or priorities change.
Flexibility without compromise
Learn any day from 8am to 9pm, online, at home, at work or in person. Your programme follows your life — not the other way around.
3,000+ exercises between lessons
Keep progressing independently with our practice library covering comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and conjugation.
Specialists in Swiss goals
Teachers with expat experience support everyday French, professional goals, Fide preparation, DELF/DALF/TCF preparation and citizenship language requirements.
Getting started is free
Four steps. The first two cost nothing.
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Free level check
See where you stand today with our online placement test.
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Free 20-minute trial
Meet a teacher online, ask anything, commit to nothing.
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Your tailored plan
A programme built backwards from your goal and deadline.
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Results
Prepare for your exam, build your level, move forward in Switzerland.
Tailored proposal
The right format for your goal.
Book a free consultation or write to us, and we will send you the complete price list.
Flexible
Private tutoring
All levels, A0 to C2
- FormatOnline or in person
- LevelA0 to C2
- ProposalSent on request
Specialist
Certification
Fide · DELF · DALF · TCF
- FormatOnline or in person
- ProposalSent on request
- PlanTailored to exam date
Most popular
Intensive Fast-Track
Jump a full CEFR level
- 25 hoursOne to one
- FormatOnline or in person
- ProposalSent on request
Cancel or reschedule lessons with 24 hours’ notice.
Questions
What learners ask us first.
Still unsure? Tell us your deadline and current level. We will suggest the shortest sensible route.
Can I take lessons online?
Yes. All our programmes are available live online (Zoom, Teams or another platform on request), anywhere in Switzerland.
Do you prepare students for Fide?
Yes. We provide focused preparation for the spoken and written modules. Preparation and coaching only: we do not organise, register or administer Fide examinations, and we are not a Fide examination centre.
Can I see how you teach before committing?
Yes. There is a free live lesson online every Thursday at 20:00, open to anyone. Join our community on Skool.
How quickly can I move up one CEFR level?
Our intensive programme targets one full level in 25 one to one hours over one to two weeks. Results depend on starting level, attendance and independent work.
What if my teacher is not the right fit?
Tell us. We will match you with another teacher at no extra cost.
What learners say
French courses, Fide preparation and real deadlines.
4.6/5 Google rating · 41 reviews
“We had the pleasure of working with Anouche as our tutor in preparation for our Swiss citizenship. She is very helpful, always communicates quickly to help with our appointment planning, and is simply lovely to work with. We can highly recommend the Swiss Language Academy.”
“Great teaching and overall service. I passed my Fide exam under an intensive programme in only 6 weeks. Would highly recommend.”
“I really enjoyed working with Anouche. She helped me tremendously in preparation for the Fide exam. She quickly understood my learning style and adjusted the material to my needs, which made a big difference.”
“The intensive 5-hour-a-day class was as intensive as it gets. The teacher knows when to switch subjects so the lesson sticks, with hundreds of practice exercises on the student webpage. In one week I progressed from A2 to B1 — incredible to see. Highly recommend if you have a week free.”
“I have wonderful things to say about Anouche and her teaching style. I was in Geneva to apply to a local school and needed a B2 level of French. She got me there — organised, patient and genuinely invested in the result.”
“Anouche is fantastic — incredibly flexible, with great style, excellent teaching skills, and a course tailored to my needs.”
“Highly recommended.”
Your next step starts here
Ready to start the clock in your favour?
Book your free level check and 20-minute trial. Share your goal, level, and deadline, and we will recommend the best next step.
Call+41 78 868 28 84
Emailteacher@swiss-language-academy.ch
Administrative address19 rue des Caroubiers, 1227 Carouge, Geneva (not open to the public).
LessonsOnline, and in person across Geneva, Lausanne and in between, by appointment.