{"id":27323,"date":"2026-01-30T09:34:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprachzentrum.ch\/sds-diploma\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T17:20:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:20:53","slug":"sds-diploma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sprachzentrum.ch\/en\/german\/diplomas-certificates\/sds-diploma\/","title":{"rendered":"SDS-Diploma"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\" section_hero_inner full-section\"  style=\"  \"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_custom_1757424757465  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><div class=\" the_content hcode-inner-row\" ><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SDS Exam: Your Recognized Language Certificate for Naturalization &amp; Residence<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Recognized by migration authorities | Results within 3 days | Price: CHF 239.\u2013<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\" section-general section-general-full section-general-page overflow-hidden\"  style=\"  \"><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container vc_custom_1757424757465  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><div class=\" the_content hcode-inner-row\" ><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"><div  class=\" the_content  \" ><p>Do you need a fast and officially recognized language certificate for your naturalization, permanent residence permit (C permit), or residence permit (B permit)?<\/p>\n<p>As an official SDS examination center, we offer you the <b>Swiss Digital Language Test (SDS)<\/b> throughout German-speaking Switzerland. The test is recognized by fide and assesses your skills from level A1 to B2.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Who is the SDS suitable for?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Swiss Digital Language Test is ideal if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Need an official certificate for <b>naturalization<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Require proof of language proficiency for a <b>C or B residence permit<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Need to demonstrate your German skills for <b>job applications<\/b> or studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why take the SDS exam with us?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The SDS is the modern alternative to traditional language exams. It is paperless, stress-free, and adapts to your ability level.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Recognized throughout Switzerland:<\/b> Listed by the <i>fide<\/i> office and accepted by all migration offices and naturalization authorities.<\/li>\n<li><b>Super-fast results:<\/b> You will receive your certificate within <b>3 working days<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Guaranteed outcome:<\/b> Thanks to the adaptive system, you will always receive a certificate stating your current level (A1\u2013B2). No \u201cfailing\u201d possible!<\/li>\n<li><b>Flexible:<\/b> Registration and cancellation up to 48 hours before the exam date.<\/li>\n<li><b>Locations:<\/b> Weekly in <b>Zurich<\/b>. Monthly in <b>Bern, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Basel, and Olten<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What does \u201cadaptive language test\u201d mean?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The SDS is conducted on a tablet (no IT skills required). What makes it special: the test is <b>adaptive<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>This means that the questions continuously adjust to your abilities. Not sure whether your level is A2 or B1? No problem. The SDS individually determines your level in <b>Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Your advantage:<\/b> You can achieve different levels in the oral and written parts and will always receive proof of your current skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=\"25px\"]<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\" the_content hcode-inner-row\" ><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\">[vc_btn title=\"Book your exam date now\" size=\"lg\" align=\"center\" css=\"\" button_block=\"true\" el_class=\"blue_button\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeutschtest.ch%2Fsds-prufung%2F|title:Book%20your%20exam%20date%20now|target:_blank|\"]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=\"25px\"]<div  class=\" the_content  \" ><h2><strong>Optimal preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Would you like to make sure you reach your target level? We recommend 1\u20133 lessons of targeted preparation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get to know the test format.<\/li>\n<li>Practice on a tablet.<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate uncertainties before the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=\"25px\"]<div class=\" the_content hcode-inner-row\" ><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\">[vc_btn title=\"Discover SDS preparation courses\" size=\"lg\" align=\"center\" css=\"\" button_block=\"true\" el_class=\"blue_button\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Fsprachzentrum.ch%2Fen%2Fgerman%2Fdiploma-preparation-courses%2Fsds-preparation-course%2F|title:Discover%20SDS%20preparation%20courses\"]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=\"25px\"]<div  class=\" the_content  \" ><h2><b>Procedure &amp; Prices<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The complete language test takes a maximum of 2 hours and 30 minutes (with preparation approx. 3.5 hours).<\/p>\n<p><b>Exam day<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Written:<\/b> Listening, Reading &amp; Writing on a tablet.<\/li>\n<li><b>Oral:<\/b> Speaking (interview with the test supervisor).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Our prices<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Full exam (Oral &amp; Written):<\/b> CHF 239.\u2013<\/li>\n<li><b>Partial exam (Oral <b><i>or<\/i><\/b> Written only):<\/b> CHF 150.\u2013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Our SDS exam locations in Switzerland<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Where would you like to take the exam?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deutschtest.ch\/sds-prufung\/sds-prufungstermin-st-gallen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Gallen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deutschtest.ch\/sds-prufung\/sds-prufungstermin-wil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deutschtest.ch\/sds-prufung\/sds-prufungstermin-luzern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucerne<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deutschtest.ch\/sds-prufung\/sds-prufugnstermin-basel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deutschtest.ch\/sds-prufung\/sds-prufungstermin-bern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bern<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deutschtest.ch\/sds-prufung\/sds-prufungstermin-olten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olten<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deutschtest.ch\/sds-prufung\/sds-prufungstermin-zurich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zurich<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=\"20px\"]<div class=\" the_content hcode-inner-row\" ><div class=\"wpb_column hcode-column-container  col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\">[vc_btn title=\"Book your preferred date\" size=\"lg\" align=\"center\" css=\"\" button_block=\"true\" el_class=\"blue_button\" link=\"url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeutschtest.ch%2Fsds-prufung%2F|title:Book%20your%20preferred%20date|target:_blank|\"]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SDS Exam: Your Recognized Language Certificate for Naturalization &amp; Residence Recognized by migration authorities | Results within 3 days | Price: CHF 239.\u2013 &nbsp; Do you need a fast and officially recognized language certificate for your naturalization, permanent residence permit (C permit), or residence permit (B permit)? 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