You can take IELTS in Switzerland through our official partner Swiss Exams .
IELTS is available in Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Winterthur and Zurich.
IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. It evaluates all four English skills — Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking and reflects how you’ll use English to study, work and live in an English-speaking environment.
Why should you choose IELTS?
- Unmatched preparation support – We provide more preparation than any other test provider through our IELTS Ready offer. Receive free access to IELTS Ready Premium when you book IELTS with the British Council.
- Trusted and transparent – IELTS is accepted by 12,500 organisations (including governments, academic institutions, and employers) in over 140 countries.
- Convenient and flexible – Choose between IELTS on paper or IELTS on computer. Test dates are scheduled throughout the year, letting you pick a date and location that suits you.
- One Skill Retake – When you take IELTS on computer with the British Council you also have access to the One Skill Retake option, meaning you can retake a specific section of the test, rather than the entire test.
- Fast results – You’ll never wait more than two weeks for your IELTS test results. If you take IELTS on computer, your results will typically arrive within two days!
Which IELTS tests can I book in Switzerland?
- IELTS (Academic and General Training)
- IELTS Online (Academic only)
Make sure to check which test you need with the organisations you are applying to.