{"id":27337,"date":"2026-01-30T10:01:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T09:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sprachzentrum.ch\/german\/german-diplomas-certificates\/kde-diploma\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:43:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T14:43:36","slug":"kde-diploma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sprachzentrum.ch\/en\/german\/diplomas-certificates\/kde-diploma\/","title":{"rendered":"KDE-Diploma"},"content":{"rendered":"

KDE Exam: Your Language Certificate for Naturalization in the Canton of Zurich<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Accredited examination center | Results within 3 days | Zurich, Winterthur & Schlieren<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Do you need an official language certificate for your naturalization or residence permit?<\/p>\n

As the largest KDE examination center in the canton<\/b>, we offer the Cantonal German Exam for Naturalization (KDE)<\/b> professionally and conveniently.<\/p>\n

The KDE is listed on the official list of recognized language certificates by fide<\/i> and is fully accepted by the authorities.<\/p>\n

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When do you need the KDE exam?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Cantonal German Exam exactly covers the levels required by the Canton of Zurich (Written A2 \/ Oral B1<\/b>). It is necessary if you:<\/p>\n

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  1. Need a recognized certificate for regular naturalization<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  2. Must provide proof of language proficiency for a C permanent residence permit<\/b> or B residence permit.<\/li>\n
  3. Are applying for a taxi license in the Canton of Zurich<\/b> (B1 oral level is required).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    KDE exam procedure<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The exam assesses your German skills in two sections.<\/p>\n

    1. Written part (90 minutes)<\/b><\/p>\n