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When candidates choose the “Swiss Exams - Exam Retake Option”, they can retake their exam for free within 12 months in case of illness, unintended absence, or fail of 3 points or less.   Every year many candidates miss their exam for reasons which are not their fault. This could be an unexpected illness, car or train failure or personal/family circumstances (e.g. death in the family, etc.). A fail result within 3 points of the passing grade also often happens to candidates.  

In an effort to provide French-speaking regions of Switzerland with local access to computer-based (CB) Cambridge English Exams, Swiss Exams is inviting you to register now for the workshop and opening event on 7 September 2018. In the last 10 years, computer-based (CB) Cambridge Exams have significantly increased in Switzerland. Swiss Exams offers CB testing in most major cities in Switzerland. Lausanne is in one of the remaining regions that does not yet offer Cambridge CB exams.

Write & Improve is a free tool for learners of English that marks writing in seconds. It is provided in association with Cambridge Assessment English (part of the University of Cambridge). Write & Improve  is a tool we highly recommend  teachers to introduce to their learners. It uses new technology developed at the University of Cambridge to mark English writing accurately, in seconds. 

As part of our Speaking Examiner training programme, we are offering free mock speaking tests to candidates in Lausanne for the FCE and CAE level on the 5th October 2018. In order to ensure the high standards of our exams, our Speaking Examiners are trained on a regular basis, and we are therefore looking for volunteer candidates who are interested in taking a speaking test exam for practicing purpose.

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We strive continuously to serve our customers better. Our aim is to offer 100% customer satisfaction.   The Customer Service Team at Swiss Exams is dedicated to providing the best Quality, Value and Service to meet you and your students’ needs.   

A quarterly publication reporting on learning, teaching and assessment. Andrew Q Somers Research and validation group, Cambridge English Language Assessment.   Introduction    

Students taking their Cambridge English Exams between the months of June – July 2018 will most likely receive their certificates during their summer holidays.    Certificates are issued and sent to call candidates approximately 2-3 months after the exam. If they know they will be away during this time, it is important that they inform their local post office as they will only be given 7 to 10 days to pick it up.   

Swiss Exams was recently subject to three separate inspections from official Cambridge Assessment English inspectors. These inspections took place on different exam dates at different exam halls and on each occasion, we received an «excellent» rating, which is the highest rating that can be achieved.    During an official Cambridge Assessment English inspection, the inspector evaluates different performance criteria: 

Recognition is probably the most motivating reason for anyone to take a Cambridge Assessment English Exam. Why do something when there is no recognition for what you have accomplished? Have a look at the worldwide Cambridge English exams recognition list.