You know you need the language certificate for your Swiss permit or citizenship.
Let’s get it done with a clear plan.I help you with SDS exam preparation: what you need, what to focus on and how to prepare without studying everything.
Does this sound familiar?
Confused
You’ve been googling and somehow ended up with more questions than answers. Which exam do you actually need, and what will they expect from you?
Too many options
There are different exams and different ways to prepare. You want to know what actually makes sense for your situation.
Short on time
You don’t have time for a 100-hour language course. You want to know what the exam asks for and practise exactly that.
For many people who need German for a Swiss permit
or citizenship, the SDS is a practical option.
Here’s why.
Why the SDS
What makes the SDS worth considering
Officially recognised
The SDS is on the SEM's list of recognised language certificates. You can use it for a B or C permit and for citizenship.
Fast results
Test centres usually send your results within two to three working days. So you don't have to wait weeks to know where you stand.
Each skill gets its own level
You don't choose a level before the test. Speaking, writing, reading and listening are assessed separately, and your certificate shows the level you reach in each skill.
Made for Switzerland
The tasks are based on everyday situations in Switzerland, such as housing, work or dealing with authorities. Much of it will feel familiar from your own daily life.
Want to know exactly how the test works? Explore the complete SDS guide, including the format, levels, modules, costs and preparation.
The shorter route to your certificate
Forget about learning everything. Focus on what counts.
You already speak some German. You understand quite a lot, and in everyday life you communicate just fine.
But walking into an exam without knowing what they want from you feels uncomfortable.
Most people prepare by trying to improve their German overall. That's great and helps in daily life, but it takes time. The exam doesn't test "overall".
It tests specific things, and once you know what those are, you can practise exactly those.
Remember school? You just wanted to know what mattered in the exam, and what not to waste time on. That’s what I help you with.
I know what really matters in a language exam
For more than 15 years, I've been preparing people for German language exams in Switzerland. They walked into their exams knowing what to expect, even when their German was far from perfect. That took a lot of pressure off.
As a former telc examiner, I've also sat on the other side of the table.
REAL RESULTS
They prepared, and they passed.
These are the messages I like getting.
They got the level they needed, or more.
Before working with Nadia, I had already taken German courses, but I was very frustrated with my progress. Speaking was my biggest concern for the exam, and I felt that I was simply not improving fast enough.
Working with Nadia was completely different. Her preparation was very focused on the exam and, most importantly, on getting me to actually speak and express myself in German. Instead of spending most of our time on grammar, we focused on the things I would genuinely need for the exam. The whole course gave me a much clearer understanding of what actually mattered.
In just 3 months, I went from feeling unable to speak confidently to being able to express myself in basic German.
On the day of the exam, the speaking part, which had been my biggest concern at the beginning, was actually surprisingly easy, and I left the examination centre feeling that I had definitely passed.
I would absolutely recommend working with Nadia. For me, it made a huge difference, and the progress I made in such a short time was honestly incredible.
WALK IN WITH A PLAn, NOT A PRAYER
Tell me where you're at, and I'll tell you how I'd prepare you.
Longer 1:1 preparation is available on a limited basis.
Prefer to prepare on your own? The SDS Prep Programme is on its way.
Get notified when it launches →FROM THE BLOG
Helpful reads for your preparation.
You Need a German Exam in Switzerland. But Which One?
What German Level Do You Need for Swiss Citizenship?
