My Cambridge English Certificate

Wondering if a retake is the right move for your students? 🤔

Post-results week brings lots of question, be prepared with our quick reference guide for language teachers! 📚✨

Swipe through to discover:
✔️ When a retake actually makes sense
✔️ How to get the ERO code
✔️ What to do if you didn’t select ERO

Save this post for your next parent or student conversation, and share with colleagues who might find it helpful!

Still have exam questions?

Reach out to your Swiss Exams regional coordinator or contact our customer service team directly: swiss-exams.ch/contact

If your school still uses paper-based A2 Key📝 you have one session left to plan your next move.

One final session on 13 June, before the Cambridge English paper-based A2 Key format closes permanently.

For those currently using this option, it's a practical moment to look at what comes next.

Two fully recognised alternatives are available:
→ A2 Key Digital - the same Cambridge English qualification, with faster results and more flexible scheduling.
→ A2 Key for Schools - designed for younger learners, available in both paper and digital formats, and carrying identical recognition to the standard A2 Key.

❗Worth noting: "for Schools" does not appear on the certificate itself.
Both pathways lead to the same Cambridge English qualification. The only difference is format and fit.

If your school uses A2 Key and hasn't yet thought about the transition, now is a good time to start.

→ Reach out to your Swiss Exams contact or get in touch for more info. 📨

📚 Free webinar for teachers | Thursday 28 May

What does Brave New World have to do with Cambridge C2 Proficiency?

More than you might think.

Join us for a practical, inspiring session on how classic literature can drive language learning, and how to bring it into your classroom in a way that genuinely motivates students.

You'll get:

✔ Background on Aldous Huxley and the themes of Brave New World
✔ Practical ideas for embedding literature in your curriculum
✔ A real-world case study on preparing students for C2 Proficiency
✔ Guidance on resources to support your teaching goals

Hosted by Pete Kaithan (CEO, Swiss Exams), Robin Hull (Chairman, Hull's School) and James Cunningham (Principal, Hull's School Zurich).

Free to attend. 90 minutes. A spot worth saving.

🔗 Register via the link in our bio.

From 2026, KV apprentices leave without proof of their English level.

No grade. No certificate.

For employers, this matters. For apprentices, this creates a real gap.

Here is a practical solution that fits their timeline.

Linguaskill delivers an official CEFR certificate, results in 48 hours, in a modular format that fits around school schedules.

📩 Reach out or visit www.swiss-exams.ch to find out more.

🎓 DET or Cambridge English Exams — Helping Learners Choose with Confidence

As educators, we all want to guide learners toward qualifications that genuinely support their future studies, mobility, and careers. With newer options like the Duolingo English Test (DET) gaining visibility, it’s helpful to look at how they compare to the long-established Cambridge English Exams — especially in the Swiss context.

🌟 Where DET can play a role

✔️ It’s convenient, fully online, and delivers quick results.
✔️ It can be a short-term solution when a specific institution explicitly accepts it.

🌟 Why Cambridge English Exams continue to stand out

✔️ They’re grounded in decades of research and reflect real communicative ability, not just test performance.
✔️ Recognition is broad across Switzerland and Europe — from schools and universities to employers and government bodies.
✔️ The exams assess all four skills authentically (including live speaking), giving learners practical confidence for academic and professional life.
✔️ Preparation for Cambridge builds lasting skills, not only “test readiness.”

🌟 For Swiss schools and educators

While DET may be useful in certain circumstances, learners aiming for dependable recognition, long-term skill development, and a strong demonstration of their English abilities are better served with Cambridge English Exams. They offer a reliable, future-proof pathway — and a clearer reflection of what learners can do with the language.

🔗 Read the full overview here:
https://ow.ly/spyp50XHobL
👉Take you Cambridge Exams with us in all over Switzerland: https://cambridge-exams.ch/exams-and-certifications/cambridge

✍️ Taking the Linguaskill test by Cambridge University Press & Assessment? There’s an important update!

As of 8 October 2025, the Linguaskill Writing module has changed — giving you more ways to show your writing skills and better reflect how we communicate in real life.

🔍 What’s new?
• Now 2 writing tasks instead of 1
• Task 1: Write an email (min. 50 words) – 25%
• Task 2: Write an essay (General) or report (Business), min. 250 words – 75%
• ⏱️ Total time: 55 minutes

✅ More real-world writing
✅ More chances to impress
✅ Fairer scoring

Get all the details, sample tasks, and prep tips here:
👉 https://swiss-exams.ch/news-blog/important-update-linguaskill-writing-module-changes-from-8-october-2025-1