Testimonials

Stories from schools and students

Find below some stories from our clients and partners who recognise the benefit of Cambridge English Qualifications with CEL.

Testimonials from various Candidates

Read what some of our Cambridge Exams candidates and IELTS Test Takers are saying about their exam day experience in various locations around Switzerland.

Very nice instructors. It was a good atmosphere. The time passed quickly. I felt comfortable.

S.S., CAE D

I appreciated the time to talk with my speaking partner before the test.

BZ, C1 Advanced, Geneva

I found that the staff organised everything quite efficiently and professionally. The whole exam procedure was well thought through, and the facilities were also very comfortable.

Karim, TMUA Admissions Testing

Great teacher (no stress). The time for the exam is good.

RA, B1 Preliminary, Bern

Everything was clear. The supervisors told me what to do and overall I had a positive experience.

Nils, B2 First for schools

It is a good time to start the exam. It was not that stressful. The staff was really nice and helpful. Altogether I would do it again.

LH, B1 Preliminary, St.Gallen

The exam was comprehensive and tested me to my core! Thank you!

Ernest, IELTS General training

Nice staff, everything was made clear before and after the exam.

William, NSAA Admissions Testing

Thanks very much for a friendly and supportive testing experience.

AJ, C1 Advanced, Geneva

Everything went well. The staff working here are especially nice, they care about each candidate.

Nicole, IELTS Academic

Really good staff und well organised.

DB, 28.1.25, C1 Advanced, SG

It was a great day. We were prepared for this day and there were many people which the same goal and interests, is was a good atmosphere and well organised.

CB exam Winterthur location

I had a good experience on the exam day.

CB exam Winterthur location

Very nice staff, it was a smooth experience!

David, C2 Proficiency

I had a great time today. The tutors were calm and explained everything very well.

Helen, our supervisor, was very polite and the group was excited. This is my third test here and the experience has always been great.

Naomi, C2 Proficiency

Great experience in general. It was very easy to register and book a date. On the day of the test, everything went well. All information was clear and easy to understand.

Calas, IELTS Academic

The explanations and timings were good. Overall, it’s my recommendation to do the exam here.

Noah, BEC preliminary

Good organised, lovely people and good infrastructure. Thanks for the opportunity – it’s important for my studies.

AV, Cambridge Digital B1

My computer had some issues during the reading / UOE part. The examiner was helpful and I had to switch devices.

CB, St.Gallen centre

It was a very nice experience with friendly staff.

Anna, TSA Admissions Testing

I really enjoyed the experience. The exam was well organised, and the environment was quite soothing. Thank you!

Alex, TMUA Admissions Testing

I had a really enjoyable experience, the team was very friendly and helpful.

Cameron, IELTS Academic

The Centre was very quiet and conducive. The staff were very polite to the candidates before, during and even after the exam. I had no regret taking the IELTS Test at the Centre and will recommend it to anyone living in Bern and its environment.

Paul, IELTS

I appreciated the lovely employees that work at this centre in St. Gallen. Everybody was very friendly which helped to calm our nerves before the exam. The test itself followed strict rules which I think is only fair.

Tamara, IELTS Academic

It was very niche! All women were super friendly and I felt really comfortable. The time passe quicker then I thought. I was really motivated by the fact, that the test was on a computer.

A.G., CAE D

I am writing you according my IELTS Test i attendet on Saturday 15 th. I wanted to thank you and your team for the excellent organisation on the testing day and the friendly athmosphere. What a surprise to have my result already in the inbox today, thank your for this superior service ! I happily recommend the center to my colleagues.

Patricia, Studentin PHSG LG24I

Pünktlich, gutes Equipment, keine Probleme, guter ton beim listening test. Netter Anfang, Saubere Räume, gute Luft.

PD, B2 First, Cambridge Digital St.Gallen

The staff was friendly and the exam passed well.

QQ, 28.1.25, C1 Advanced, SG

Good teacher, good location, good preparation.

BL, B1 Preliminary, Bern

It was well organised. Everything super. Thanks for the exam in July. It’s important for me as a manager.

BS, Cambridge Digital B1

My experience with the exam was great. The supervisors were all very nice and the instructions extremely clear. I find it to be very helpful to get the results so quickly as well.

Erni, IELTS Academic

I was very impressed with the organisation and efficiency of today’s exam.The system is structured and the transitions were very smooth. This made me feel relaxed. All of the staff are lovely and very helpful! The location is also very practical.

Louisa, IELTS Academic

Great staff and great organisation!

Chloé, IELTS

Nice people, everything was explained well. Mrs. Offenhauser and Mr. Ayer guided us well and made us feel comfortable. I also thought the timetable was organised well, we had enough breaks!

Shannon, C2 Proficiency

Great organisation! Everything was clear. The supervisors were very nice and helpful, but also very serious about the test and security. Thank you!

Stan, IELTS Academic

The staff were very nice. They helped a lot and everything was well organised. The instructions for each part of my exam were very clear.

Janis, C2 Proficiency

Very nice experience. Everyone super calm and friendly.

LD, B2 First, Cambridge Digital St.Gallen

It was very nice. The Examiners were also very nice and kindly :)

CB exam, St.Gallen

The instructors were very friendly and the time passed quickly. I think it was nice to do it on the computer (less stressed).

I.M., CAE D

I felt very comfortable. The time passed very quickly. The instructions were always very clear. The instructors were all very lovely.

C.H., CAE D

The instructors are really nice. All in all a really good experience.

AR, 28.1.25, C1 Advanced, SG

There was a really warm welcome when entering the exam centre which was really nice and made me feel good.

IELTS test taker

The team is friendly, helpful and it was a really good atmosphere. We were able to work to our full potential – even if we had exam nerves!

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The groups of B2 First and C1 Advanced, Chur

It was pretty nice. The instructions were good and the people were nice too.

LZ, B1 Preliminary, St.Gallen

This is my first time to take this exam, and I felt a bit nervous. But the staff here are really nice and friendly to the candidates, which released my pressure. I would like to thank you all for helping me and the others, this is a really great experience for me.

Zeyan, IELTS

J’ai adore l’experience pour l’examen, trüs bien aceuil, tres professionell. Merci beaucoup.

JP, B1 Preliminary, Bern

Although it was a full-packed exam day, things went very well with the friendly examiners and supervisors. I enjoyed the atmosphere at the exam centre, the rooms were well-equipped, and I also was glad to be in a small group of people as we had the opportunity to get to know each other better than if we had been in a large group of candidates.

St.Gallen centre

The staff was really nice. The exam was well organised, and the instructions were clear.

Kiara, C2 Proficiency

The atmosphere in the St.Gallen centre was calming and comfortable.

EW and KS, 5.12.24, C2 Proficiency

Very good experience and very well organised. Everything was on time and registration was quick and easy. Nice people!

Emad, IELTS

All the people were very friendly, and it was quite a nice setting.

David, TMU Admissions Testing

I was impressed by your service, you are doing a great job!

Uwineza, IELTS Academic

I had a great experience there. The staff were always nice and helpful. I strongly recommend you to choose this place if you want to pass an English certificate!

All in all, I thought that the exam was quite easy but sometimes there were a few things I found difficult. The examiners were so nice, and they always looked after us. It was a long day though. I really liked that we had 15-20 minutes breaks; these helped me to concentrate better.

I was nervous about the test, but the Cambridge staff were so nice. The speaking examiner was really chilled.

Pura Vida, St.Gallen, 03.12.24, B1 Preliminary for Schools

All the ladies were lovely and very kind to us. It was a calm atmosphere.

KP, 28.1.25, C1 Advanced, SG

The registration was very easy. The staff was very friendly!

Good environment to work in, nice and friendly. Efficient.

Sebastian, NSAA Admissions Testing

It was very nice. The atmosphere was very good. My questions whilst waiting were answered properly. Thank you.

LG, C1 Advanced, Bern

The instruction from the personal was very clear and we all have knew what we have to do. Also the speaking part was very pleasant. The two experts were very nice to us.

CB exam, St.Gallen

I confess I was nervous when I came. It’s really important I pass for my studies! The atmosphere was great and I could really focus. Such a calm and understanding team. Thanks

PJ, B2 First

It was very easy to registrate.

Nice experience! The workflow is clear and straightforward!

Yihn, IELTS

Comfortable environment, I didn’t feel stressed at all.

IELTS test taker

Very nice staff, very well organised.

Charlie, IELTS

It was a good experience.

CB exam, St.Gallen centre

My experience was good. The examiners were very kind and patient. I was feeling a little bit ill and was offered a cough drop and tissues which was very kind of her. They explained everything clearly and in detail and helped us a lot. I also appreciated how they offered us lockers to keep our stuff in.

Lavisa, C2 Proficiency

Everyone was very kind and they explained everything very clearly. Overall it was a great experience.

MG, B1 Preliminary, St.Gallen

Very friendly, motivated and well organised exam supervisors.

CB exam

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Cambridge English Diplomas celebrated at Altstätten School

We had the pleasure of awarding the Cambridge PET and First Diplomas to our former 9th-grade students. This year, we were honored by the presence of Karen Kerley, the head of Cambridge Switzerland, who personally presented the diplomas. We are proud of the outstanding achievements and dedication the students put into their preparation.

Inspector Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Congratulations to the CEL-Team for the continued professional work. The quality of exam experience delivered by this centre and for these candidates was really excellent. The consistently high standard of invigilation and overall supervision provided a model of good practice and ensured the smooth and stress-free delivery of a complex exam session.

June 2024

David

I was at the BEC exam in St.Gallen on Saturday. I wanted to thank you for the very good organisation, it was very professional at Einstein and also the speaking at Vadianstrasse. It was clear, strictly, friendly, and safe. It was a very nice experience. After the result i will prepare for the next level, and i would recommend Cambridge to anyone. Thanks again and have a nice day!

Brigitte Hallwachs, BZBS Sargans

I just wanted to give you feedback on the BEC Preliminary Exams in Buchs.
My students from Sargans were all happy with the organisation and the team there. They reported back to me that the employees doing the registrations as well as the invigilators and examiners were very professional and friendly.

Kollegium St. Michael Zug

Die Zusammenarbeit mit Cambridge English Languages ist immer sehr angenehm. Die Prüfungen fanden direkt an unserer Schule statt und die Organisation sowie die Durchführung verlief reibungslos und professionell.

Lee Napalan

Dear Mr. Ayer, I will gladly inform you that I have passed my C1 exam at the ability of C2. I am writing this email to show you my gratitude towards your support and kind nature. I am looking forward to participate in the CELTA course, however for now I will be taking a break. Afterwards I will brace myself for an in-depth analysis of the english language. I thank you once again and wish you all the best.

Anonymous

Many thanks for your kind organisation and rapid delivery. All went well and Anastasia was happy with everything and your person in charge was very kind and polite.

Akasya Gürsoy

Student, BEC and First Course

After almost a year of studying for my “First” course, I made it! Here I am proudly holding my BEC and my First certificate. These certificates will definitely help me on my way in the future. I am already looking forward to completing the Advanced English Certificate! I would like to thank all the people who supported me during the learning phase for the BEC and First!

Alice Knöpfel

ETAS, Advertising/Sponsorship Coordinator

"For more than thirty years ETAS has been an important forum for English language teachers throughout Switzerland. Through in-person and on-line events, the e-newsletter and Journal, ETAS provides teachers with the necessary resources to adapt to ever-changing classroom needs and to connect, grow and thrive." I would like to add my most sincere thank you for CEL's very generous contributions towards ETAS Events as well as support through advertising on the website.

Thomas Karrer

Handelsschule KV Aarau

It was a great joy to organize the first Cambridge exams for CEL at the Exam Center Swiss Midlands in Aarau. Cambridge exams at the Exam Center Swiss Midlands are also organized according to CEL's principles: Firm, Fair and Friendly. The Exam Center Swiss Midlands is open for business. It was a great joy to welcome our first Cambridge candidates in Aarau. We are proud to be a member of CEL. Organizing Cambridge exams is our passion. The Exam Center Swiss Midlands is a proud member of the CEL family.

Candidate (anonymous)

OET, February 2022

Thank you so much for all efforts and your professionality.

Rebeka Gilgen

Kaderschule Zürich

Cambridge English Languages brachte ihre mobile Lösung an unsere Schule. Die Installation der Geräte und der Arbeitsplätze verlief reibungslos und die Durchführung der Prüfungen wurde sehr effizient und professionell abgewickelt. Das Team war sehr zuvorkommen und freundlich gegenüber uns und unseren Studierenden. Wir freuen uns auf die weitere Zusammenarbeit.

Betsy von Atzingen

Kits Dayschool

The kids had a cool time taking the tests, understood your language and accent and didn't feel under pressure. One girl said " Karen was kind, and helped me focus." One boy was a bit nervous but also felt reassured by your gentle ways and calm approach. The rest of the groups echoed similar sentiments and actually encouraged their class fellows to register for the next Cambridge test.

B1 Business Preliminary

Special Arrangements

Ich wollte mich nochmals für ihr freundliches Entgegenkommen bedanken, sowohl bei den Masken (ohne Maske), sowie auch beim Kopfhörer fürs Listening. Vielen Herzlichen Dank nochmals. Das Englisch Zertifikat bedeutet für mich, dass ich eine Zukunft habe. Ich erhalte somit mein HF Diplom. Sonst würde ich dastehen ohne Ausbildung. Falls ich nochmals eine Englisch Prüfung absolvieren muss oder will, dann werde ich sicher wieder über das Cambridge Testing kommen.

Karin Leupp

PET and KET teacher at the OZ Montlingen

At our school, the students sign up for English Conversation which is an additional course to the regular English lessons. In the second semester of the school year, we start preparing the students who want to take the PET or KET exam. I am grateful for the excellent support that Karen Kerley and her team provides for us. It is always possible to take the exams in a village close to ours which is very convenient for our students. Furthermore, Karen has always an open ear for any kind of questions. I am very happy that Cambridge English Language enables our students to achieve diplomas above their regular education.

Regula Enderle-Rissi

PET and FCE for schools an der Mosaiksekundarschule Alterswilen TG

We’ve held five Cambridge exams so far and are very happy to be part of the preparation centres. Each year, about thirty percent of our students take a PET or FCE for schools exam, which is amazing, due to the fact that we are just a basic secondary school. That works because of the excellent support of Karen Kerley and her team. For a start, Karen visited us and did some mock exams, so our students gained confidence in their English skills. In addition, we were provided with helpful material and many tips. So, by now, the annual exams in May or June are a fix date in our schedule. Thank you, Karen and Mary, for encouraging our students and give them the chance to get an international recognized certificate!

Bettina Schoch

Teacher of PET at secondary school, Speicher

As a teacher of Pet students at secondary school in Speicher, I’m all too happy about the services, CEL-Cambridge English Languages is offering us to support my teaching of PET students, from the beginning of the school year to the very end, the final exam.

At the beginning of the school year, Mrs Karen Kerley holds a lesson with my students to explain Cambridge exams in general as well as to show them, how to do oral exams. It’s not only me who motivates them, it’s also the organization who pushes the students to good results!
Towards the end of the school year, a couple of weeks before the exam, Mrs Karen Kerley comes back into my class again to do a mock exam with the students! The perfect moment to mock the oral exam and to tell them how to behave, what to do and to point out the very important final tips for the exam.
I highly appreciate this support!

Alison Lomax

AKAD, Produkt- & Fachverantwortliche

We have been working with Cambridge English Languages for 3 years to provide our students with the possibility to complete their exam in-house and therefore in the same, familiar surroundings in which they completed their exam preparation course. We appreciate their careful and organized planning of the exams and their friendly and professional manner.

Wir arbeiten seit 3 Jahren mit Cambridge English Language zusammen, um unseren Studenten die Möglichkeit zu geben, ihre Prüfung in der gleichen vertrauten Umgebung abzulegen, in der sie auch die Vorbereitung besucht haben. Wir schätzen ihre freundliche und absolut professionelle Art der Vorbereitung und reibungslosen Durchführung dieser Prüfungen hier vor Ort.

Gabbi

Play House Sprachkurse

We’ve been working with Cambridge English St. Gallen for over 20 years. Karen and her team have always bee a great support to us and our students. Together with Cambridge English St. Gallen we’ve even held exams in our own school with small groups from our company, adult or children’s classes. This flexibility is what makes us and Cambridge English St. Gallen stand out.

Claudia Höner-Bärlocher

Berufsbildungszentrum Herisau

Seit 20 Jahren arbeiten wir gerne mit dem Testcenter für Englisch-Diplome wie PET, BEC, FCE und CAE in St. Gallen zusammen. Wir sind mit der Organisation der schulexternen Prüfungen und der Zusammenarbeit mit den Verantwortlichen äusserst zufrieden und können das Testcenter St.Gallen sehr empfehlen.

Michael Meier

Leiter Weiterbildungszentrum Rorschach-Rheintal

Das Cambridge Assessment English Platinum Centre in St. Gallen bietet einen sehr kundenorientierten Service: Die zusätzlichen, mündlichen Probeprüfungen «mock exams in class» finden unsere WZR-Studierenden sehr hilfreich. Auch haben sie weniger Prüfungsangst, weil beim Fehlen von wenigen Punkten die Prüfung einmal wiederholt werden kann. Danke für die gute Zusammenarbeit.

Amanda Gnos

Head of English, Kaufmännische Berufsschule Schwyz

I can safely say that Cambridge English Languages’ hosting of exams is, in addition professional and efficient, friendly and welcoming to the candidates, striking just the right balance. Thank you.

Alex Obrist

English Teacher, Kanti Wattwil

Kanti Wattwil has been successfully collaborating with the Cambridge test centre St.Gallen for nearly 20 years, and hundreds of students have benefitted from the expertise of Karen Kerley and her staff. Thank you very much for an excellent support service.

Christian Gärtner

Head of International Relations, Schweizerische Textilfachschule STF Zürich

Swiss Textile College is very proud to host in its premises/ cooperate with “CEL – Cambridge English Languages”, (one of) the most prestigious language school(s) in Switzerland.