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.
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!
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.
I very much appreciated the overall atmosphere on the test date.
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!
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!
Honestly, it was way better than I imagined! You guys are doing a great job.
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!
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.
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.
I am very proud of myself for having taken IELTS. It was a fun day so thank you all for your support!
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!
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.
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!
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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!
The test day went very well! The team was very supportive comforting us during the whole day. Thanks to CEL for their help!
Everything was perfect.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The team was kind and helpful. All the instructions were clear and the test went well. I will recommend it!
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.
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.
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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