A new way to assess English skills in Swiss schools — free of charge

A new way to assess English skills in Swiss schools — free of charge

At Swiss Exams, we are proud to announce a free, user-friendly way to assess English skills in SEK I and SEK II — aligned with international standards and tailored to the needs of Swiss schools.

A new way to assess English skills in Swiss schools — free of charge

Assess English skills at the end — and start — of the school year

Whether you are evaluating students finishing their school year or assessing new students joining your classes, knowing their English level is essential for effective planning and support.

The Cambridge English Placement Test provides a fast, reliable snapshot of students’ English abilities — at any stage — giving you the insights you need to guide your teaching.


Why are we offering this?

Because the Cambridge English certificate matters.

As the official provider of Cambridge English exams in Switzerland, our goal is to give schools a professional, easy-to-implement, and cost-free solution for evaluating English skills in line with internationally recognised standards.

We believe in equal opportunities and want to give your students the chance to gain an advantage by earning their Cambridge English certificate.


Empower your teaching with the right assessment tools

As a teacher, you are likely to have a solid general understanding of your students’ English abilities. But when it comes to making data-driven decisions for lesson planning, curriculum development, or exam preparation, reliable and precise assessment tools are often missing.

Many schools face the same challenge: they want to better understand their students’ language level but lack the time, tools, or resources to do so effectively.


Our solution: The Cambridge English Placement Test

The Cambridge English Placement Test is an adaptive online test developed by Cambridge University. It:

  • Precisely measures English skills according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
  • Provides structured, easy-to-interpret results shared directly with your school
  • Issues a statement of results to each student

What your school and students gain

This initiative brings clear benefits to the entire school community:

  • For schools: A reliable assessment of English competences based on CEFR standards.
  • For students: A clear understanding of their English level and a strong foundation for further development.

Best of all?

Swiss Exams provides it completely free of charge

At Swiss Exams, we are proud to offer the English Placement Test entirely free of charge to schools across Switzerland.

This means your school can benefit from a professional, internationally recognised assessment tool — without any additional costs or administrative burden.

Ready to take part?

If you are interested in learning more or would like to participate, we would be happy to explain more and answer any questions.

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