French for Swiss naturalisation
Reach the French level your canton requires, with the right certificate, in time for your deadline.
Swiss naturalisation isn't decided in Bern alone: it also plays out at cantonal and communal level, and each canton sets its own language requirements. The point isn't just to speak French — it's to prove a precise level, both spoken and written, with a recognised certificate. Our native teachers prepare you for exactly that, starting from the canton where you file your application.
Por qué el francés
- Language requirements vary by canton: we start from the rules of yours (Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Fribourg or Jura) to target the right level.
- Most cantons ask for an oral level around B1-B2 and a written level around A2-B1: we build these two skills separately, because they aren't prepared the same way.
- We prepare you for the recognised certificate your file requires (fide, TCF, TELC or DELF depending on the canton) and for its exact exam format.
- The oral is often decisive for naturalisation: the interview, listening and spontaneous speaking are at the heart of our lessons.
- You have a filing or exam date: we build a plan that brings you to the required level in time, without wasted effort.
Cómo te acompañamos
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We begin with a full diagnostic of your spoken and written French, to pinpoint exactly how far you are from your canton's target.
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We identify the certificate and level your application requires, then shape the programme around that exam format (fide, TCF, TELC or DELF).
- 03
Every lesson strengthens spontaneous speaking — the skill that counts in the naturalisation interview and oral tests.
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We train you with mock exams under real conditions, so that nothing on the day comes as a surprise.
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We set a clear plan up to your deadline, at a pace that fits your schedule, with regular progress checkpoints.
Para quién
For citizenship applicants across French-speaking Switzerland — Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and Jura — whether you're a beginner or already comfortable speaking. Whether you're starting from scratch or simply need to pass the certificate, we tailor the path to your situation.
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¿Listo para empezar?
Una sola clase basta para definir tu objetivo y tu plan.
Preguntas frecuentes
What level of French do I need for Swiss naturalisation?
Most cantons require an oral level around B1-B2 and a written level around A2-B1, proven by a recognised certificate. The exact threshold depends on your canton and commune, though, so we check the requirement that applies to your file before setting the target.
Are the requirements the same in every canton?
No. Naturalisation is decided at federal, cantonal and communal level, and language requirements vary from one canton to another — both the level expected and the certificates accepted. We always start from your canton's rules to build your preparation.
Which French certificates are accepted for naturalisation?
Depending on the canton, several recognised certificates are accepted, such as fide, TCF, TELC or DELF. We help you choose the one that suits your file and profile, then prepare you for its specific exam format.
How long does it take to reach the required level?
It depends on your starting point and the level you're aiming for. After the initial diagnostic, we give you a realistic estimate and a plan up to your filing or exam date. We can't guarantee the outcome of the procedure, but we do bring you to the required language level.