Cambridge Linguaskill exam centres across Switzerland
Swiss Exams runs authorised Linguaskill centres in Bern, Lausanne, and Winterthur, offering regular sessions throughout the year. Below you will find an overview you can share with your students or use to plan future exam recommendations.
Linguaskill in Bern
📍 Hildanusstrasse 3, 3013 Bern 🔗 View Bern Linguaskill exam dates
Bern is a central hub for both Linguaskill Business and Linguaskill General.
Teachers in and around Bern — including Solothurn, Fribourg, Thun and Langenthal — often direct their students here thanks to the city’s excellent transport links and flexible exam options.
- Location: Small, quiet building with direct access from quiet Hildanusstrasse.
- Transport: Bike and scooter parking on Blumenbergstrasse and Schönburgstrasse. Paid parking at Diaconis Parking (7 min walk). Closest bus stop: Salem (5 min walk).
- Snacks: Momos food truck and Coop near the Salem stop.
Linguaskill in Lausanne
📍 Rue des Terreaux 17, 1003 Lausanne 🔗 View Lausanne Linguaskill test dates
Lausanne serves French-speaking schools and candidates across Geneva, Yverdon-les-Bains, and Bulle. Teachers appreciate the speed of results — ideal for end-of-term assessments or internal benchmarking.
- Location: The exam centre is in Lausanne with direct access from Rue des Terreaux.
- Transport: Bike and scooter parking are available at Lausanne train station. For cars, use Parking Riponne SA. The nearest public transport stop is Bel-Air.
- Snacks: Cafés, restaurants, and shops such as Coop and Migros are just a short walk away.
Linguaskill in Winterthur
📍 Zürcherstrasse 46, 8400 Winterthur 🔗 View Winterthur exam dates
Winterthur is a key hub for German-speaking Switzerland, especially for schools in Zürich, St. Gallen, and Schaffhausen.
- Location: The exam centre is in Winterthur, right by the Loki bus stop.
- Transport: Bike and scooter parking are on the right side of the building; motorbikes and cars can use Parkhaus Lokwerk (2 min walk). Easily reachable by public transport.
- Snacks: Nearby you’ll find a Migrolino (with Starbucks coffee), a mall, and several restaurants such as McDonald’s, all within a few minutes’ walk.
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Linguaskill tips & best practices for candidates
- Monitor registration deadlines carefully.
- Align with your travel or schedule plans: If you are already traveling for work or studies, take advantage of exam slots in cities you’ll pass through.
- Check module vs full exam availability: Some dates may allow you to take only selected modules if you don’t need the full exam.
- Book early: Seats fill up fast, especially in the more central centres.
- Factor in travel stress and rest: Arrive well before the test time so you're composed on exam day.
Why Cambridge Linguaskill test matters for teachers and schools
Schools in Switzerland have started to use Cambridge Linguaskill as part of their English assessment or certification process — especially since it now replaces the former BEC (Business English Certificates).
- It’s a computer-based, online English test that adapts to the candidate’s level, ensuring an accurate CEFR result (from B1 to C2).
- It’s modular – you or your students can take the full exam or individual skills (Reading & Listening, Writing, Speaking).
- Results arrive in 3–5 working days, helping teachers plan next steps quickly.
- Schools can choose between Linguaskill General and Linguaskill Business, depending on whether they teach general English or business communication. Both are official Cambridge English certificates recognised worldwide.
These features make Linguaskill exam ideal for school settings — efficient, flexible, and backed by Cambridge English and Swiss Exams, an authorised Cambridge English exam centre.