Testimonials

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Reviews from our IELTS test candidates

I have to write and thank you for looking after me in Lugano. Your kindness helped me keep calm. IELTS was tough but I got it! I can now apply to universities!

Lugano

It was a great experience. People were very nice and listening to our general requests. And they tried to relax me which was great. The room for the examination test was fine.

CD IELTS Geneva

I very much appreciated the overall atmosphere on the test date.

CD IELTS Bern

Thanks Derrick. We were so nervous but your calm manner meant we got through it…we even enjoyed the speaking as you said we would! And we got our results within days! On the computer is a hit! Two happy state school teacher colleagues who now have permission to teach English. Hurray!

Zurich

I am so pleased that I did IELTS in USI Lugano. It was a big pressure and important  for my studies at the university. I was really able to do my best. Such a friendly team. Thank you!

Lugano

Honestly, it was way better than I imagined! You guys are doing a great job.

CD IELTS Bern

IELTS was the test I needed as an English teacher. Unfortunately I failed CAE a few times but now I have proved my level and can officially teach English as a primary school teacher. Thanks for helping me stay calm on the test day!

St.Gallen

Thanks to all the team for creating a calm and friendly environment during the test day. The staff was encouraging and very helpful to all of us.

Chiara

The staff were super friendly and helpful which eased my nerves and made me feel at ease. I loved the talking to the speaking examiner for the speaking test, who made it a very positive experience for me. Thank you for the very enjoyable moments and for the very clear yet friendly instructions.

CD IELTS Geneva

I am very proud of myself for having taken IELTS. It was a fun day so thank you all for your support!

Andrea

I just got the result of my test from 16.09.2023 and I’m over the moon because I finally got the C1. I’m so happy about it and can not believe it. I did the test twice and the examiners were super friendly and nice. Thanks for the warm welcome at the test dates and being so kind!

Tina

It was a very well organized exam. People were very friendly, and helped me feel less nervous at the beginning of the test. Moreover, instructions were very clear.

Valerie

Everyone was very helpful, very courteous and considerate of my concerns about covid (all staff handling the test wore a mask). The handling was done very professional. Thank you!

CD IELTS St.Gallen

….it was Perfect

PB Wall Street Geneva

Thank you so much for your support and advice. As a mother I had no idea what IELTS test my son should do and honestly am grateful as we were under so much time pressure. Thank you for your patience on the phone. He told me he could do his best because of the nice conditions in Geneva and the friendly welcome. We just found out he got the level he needs for university. Wonderful!

Geneva

The test day went very well! The team was very supportive comforting us during the whole day. Thanks to CEL for their help!

Isabella

Everything was perfect.

PB IELTS Zürich

I just wanted to thank you for arranging more time for the PB exam. Fiona, you were so kind ensuring I could be alone for my test. I got it! I am now applying for universities. A big thank you.

St.Gallen

It was a good experience. The examinors were very clear and I didn’t have any inconveniences during the test. It was also well organized.

Diego

Thank you, Fiona for helping me with late registration. It was so important for me to get the results on time for university. You were so kind when I was under so much pressure.

Zurich

It was important for me to get IELTS done as part of my studies at University St. Gallen. The atmospere was very professionaI at the centre and your friendly team really helped me to focus. I got the result I needed! Thanks again for brilliant test conditions.

St.Gallen

Dear Ms Grace Hutter, Good afternoon.
I am writing to let you know that I received my TRF yesterday and I am more than grateful for your help and support.
Thank you very much again and have a nice Friday and a lovely weekend ahead.

Best regards, Beirui Ding

IELTS Zürich

The team was kind and helpful. All the instructions were clear and the test went well. I will recommend it!

Mathias

My experience was great. I weas greeted by a warm welcome and the examiner for the speaking test made me feel at ease. All the people working there were very nice and the facility was great.

Joana

Partner Testimonials

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

John and Bene

Passing the IELTS Life Skills English test with CEL-Cambridge English Languages allows us to complete a UK ‘family reunification’ visa form, but more importantly it builds confidence as we begin a new life in the UK.

Derrick, you were especially helpful in advising on this when we couldn’t find anyone in Switzerland who would offer the test, and then inviting us to do a practice exam in Bern with your new examiner. We are truly grateful. Before and on the day, you and all your team were always helpful and encouraging.

Aaron Deupree

Head of English Language Acquisition | English
Professional Learning Coordinator | LASER
Leysin American School in Switzerland

The team at CEL- IDP IELTS are consummate professionals who provide our students with outstanding services. This includes regular on-site testing for our students at our school and score reporting that is timely and thorough. Their collaborative spirit and friendly customer service make them a great partner for our school.

An Ting Koh

2022

As a student, taking the IELTS exam is a slightly stressful moment as we need to attain a certain grade in order to continue our education in a chosen university or to be accepted in a particular course. Therefore, I am so glad to have taken the exam with Cambridge English Languages.

From the registration till the date of the exam itself, it was smooth sailing. The registration website was very clear and quite self-explanatory. It was also no trouble booking a speaking timeslot for the day itself. After the registration, I got several emails reminding me of my exam information such as the time, date and location. Furthermore, links were included in the emails with mock exams to practice with. These are extremely helpful and a huge bonus in
preparing for the day itself.

On the day of the exam, the test center was only a few steps away from the train station in Geneva, so it was really practical. Signs were found from the entrance all the way to the waiting room. I was met with helpful staff that were trying to lighten the mood as they saw the nervous looks on our faces. Before my speaking exam, one of the staff was very friendly and started a conversation with me in English. Only afterwards, did I realize that it was a
technique they used to get us into our English-speaking mode. This was extremely thoughtful as I also speak French and German on a day-to-day basis and sometimes the languages can get mixed-up!

Concerning the exam itself, the speaking examiner was very kind and made the exam less stressful than I thought it would be. For the computer-based exam, the staff gave us clear instructions before and during the exam and were always present in case of any technical issues.

My overall experience was extremely positive, and I would recommend Cambridge English Languages to anybody wanting or needing to test their English level.

Anonymous

Summer, 2022

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.

Forugh Semadeni-Esmaeili

Summer, 2021

I'm absolutely delighted I took my IELTS exam at CEL – IDP IELTS. Not only was the staff really professional but also very helpful and supportive. As a language instructor, I will strongly encourage my students to take their test here.

Lindsey Thomas

Swiss Education Group, Montreux

Swiss Education Group is delighted to partner with CEL - IDP IELTS, offering our high tech classrooms as a secure and efficient test venue. The IELTS team were true professionals, welcoming and reassuring test takers to make sure they performed to the best of their abilities. Working with IELTS was a real pleasure.

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, the most prestigious language school in Switzerland.

Rose N. Travers

School Director, The Boston School

It is a pleasure to work with Derrick, Karen and their IELTS team. The invigilators take their commitment to IELTS protocol seriously and provide professional service.

Nick Galtos

Swiss-Language-Group

Wall Street English Switzerland, as part of the Swiss Language Group, is proud and grateful to work with CEL – Cambridge English Languages to offer the IELTS in our new and modern Geneva learning center. We share with them our passion of helping students reach their objectives and look forward to many years together.

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