A: You have to pay before you take the exam and send proof of payment with yourregistration. Please check Payment Options document on the website.
Q: How many types of Cambridge ESOL exam are there?
A: Cambridge ESOL offers English language qualifications for learners at all levels and in all contexts (e.g. English for Young Learners, Business English, and General English) and a suite of internationally recognised English language teaching awards. For a full list of Cambridge ESOL exams go to www.cambridgeESOL.org
Q: Do I need to follow a course to take the exams?
A: No. Although most candidates do follow a course before taking the exam, it is not a requirement. Contact the ESOL Centre Geneva & Vaud West to find out about registering for the exam as an individual.
Q: What materials can I use to study for my Cambridge ESOL exam?
A: If you are looking for books and materials to help you prepare for Cambridge ESOL exams, there is a huge range available. Please click for a list of publishers that offer materials related to the Cambridge ESOL exams listed. For more details, please contact the publisher directly. You can also download the Cambridge ESOL handbooks which contain sample papers or purchase some of the past papers used in Cambridge ESOL exams. Click to download sample papers or purchase past papers.
Q: Can I take a Cambridge ESOL exam if I have any specific physical or learning difficulty?
A: Yes, the ESOL Centre Geneva & Vaud West is happy to make provisions to help candidates withspecial needs. Click for more information.
Q: When do I have to arrive at the examinations venue?
A: You must always arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of each paper, including the Speaking Test.
Q: Can I use a dictionary or spell checker during the exam?
A: No.
Q: Can I eat, drink or smoke during the exam?
A: You may only have a small bottle of STILL water with you during the exam.
Q: Can I take mobile phone to the examination?
A: No! If you have a mobile phone with you, you will be asked to hand it over to the Supervisor.
Q: Can I choose my partner for the Speaking Test?
A: No. The Centre will arrange for a partner to sit the test with you.
Q: Can I choose any day for my Speaking Test?
A: No. The Centre specifies which day the Speaking Test will be on.
Q: Can I change the date of my Speaking Test AFTER I have received my Exam Timetable?
A: Yes, only if the Centre considers the reason for change to be a valid one.
Q: What happens if I want to withdraw my registration?
A: If you withdraw your registration before the registration deadline, you will receive a refund. If you withdraw after the deadline, you may be granted a part refund on medical or compassionate grounds. See Terms and Conditions.
Q: What must I remember to take with me to the exam?
A: You must bring along with you your Attendance Timetable and passport or Identity Card.
Q: If I fail one paper, do I fail the whole exam?
A: No.
Q: What if something happened during the exam which might influence my performance?
A: If you feel that you were affected by intolerable circumstances immediately before or during your examination, the ESOL Centre Geneva & Vaud West can apply for you to be given special consideration. Contact your centre for more information.
Q: What happens if I unavoidably miss part of an exam?
A: If something which you can't prevent happens and it stops you from taking one or more part(s) of an exam, contact your local secretary as soon as you can. If you miss the speaking test (and for some exams, the listening test), it may be possible for you to take the test at another time. If you miss one part of an exam and it is not possible for you to take it later, it may be possible for Cambridge ESOL to award a grade. If you miss more than one part, it may be possible for ESOL Centre Geneva & Vaud West to return some of your fee.
Q: If I cannot take the exam, do I get my money back?
A: If you inform the ESOL Centre Geneva & Vaud West before the registration deadline, you can have a full refund.If you have to withdraw from the exam on medical grounds or if you miss the exambecause of illness, you must contact ESOL Centre Geneva & Vaud West to clarify if a refund can be made.
Q: If I was unable to take the exam, can I re-take it?
A: You may of course sit the exam in the next session and you should contact ESOL Centre Geneva & Vaud West to arrange for this. You must register and pay the fee again. It is not possible to transfer fees from one session to another.
Q: How long will my score be valid?
A: The simple answer is that once you have obtained a Cambridge ESOL exam (apart from IELTS), this is valid for the rest of your life. However, people forget things, and language skills can become rusty. When employers or educational institutions make a decision on whether to rely on a certificate obtained some years previously, they will need to take into account a number of factors, most importantly whether the holder has kept up his or her use of the language. Click for information on which employers and educational institutions recognise Cambridge ESOL exams. If you have taken IELTS, your score will only be valid for two years. Click for more information on IELTS.
Q: What happens if I lose my certificate?
A: It is Cambridge ESOL's policy not to issue duplicate certificates when the original has been lost. However, we will provide a laminated Certifying Statement of Results for candidates in accordance with the conditions specified on by Cambridge ESOL. Please contact the ESOL Centre Geneva & Vaud West for more information: info@cambridgeesol-ge.ch, info@cambridgeesol-vdwest.ch or go to the website www.cambridgeesol-ge.ch, www.cambridgeesol-vdwest.ch for more details.
