How to get a Cambridge certificate in Bratislava

Which Cambridge exam level should you choose?

• A2 Key (KET) – basic level
• B1 Preliminary (PET) – lower intermediate
• B2 First (FCE) – intermediate
• C1 Advanced (CAE) – advanced
• C2 Proficiency (CPE) – very advanced

Choosing the right level is key to success.

Not sure which level to choose?
We will help you determine the right exam.

Test your level

This may also help you decide: Take an online test on the Cambridge website.

Choose a Cambridge exam date in Bratislava that suits your schedule. Exams take place throughout the year for different levels in both paper-based and digital formats.

Exam dates

When choosing a date, please check:

• the date of the written part of the exam
• the date of the speaking part (it may be on a different day)
• the registration deadline
• the date by which you need to have your certificate

You can choose:

• Paper-based exam
• Digital exam (dates are added on an ongoing basis)

Both exams take place on our premises.

Registration for the Cambridge exam

We recommend choosing a date well in advance so that you have enough time to prepare. You can register up to the registration deadline, and the exam fee must also be paid by then. The registration deadline is stated for each individual exam date.

Late registration is also possible, but it is time-limited and subject to an additional fee. To find out whether late registration is available, please contact us. Capacity is limited and dates fill up quickly.

Special arrangements (special requirements)
If you need special arrangements for taking the Cambridge exam (e.g. for health reasons), please fill in the request in the registration form. IH Bratislava and Cambridge English support candidates with short-term or long-term health disadvantages (e.g. specific learning difficulties). Such a candidate may request adjusted exam conditions, adapted exam materials, or both.

• The candidate must submit an individual request with a medical certificate translated into English.
• The request must be delivered to IH Bratislava no later than 4 weeks before the registration deadline.

More information about special requirements.

After registration, we will send you an invoice within three working days containing all the necessary payment details. You can pay the exam fee by bank transfer or in cash at the IH Bratislava registration office. Your registration is complete only after the fee has been paid.

The fee must be credited to the IH account no later than the registration deadline. The application is binding – it is not possible to transfer the exam to another date or change the exam level. The exam fee is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal or failure to sit the exam.

General Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Approximately 1 week before the written part of the exam, you will receive two emails:

1. Confirmation of Entry
   You will receive an email directly from the Cambridge system with the Confirmation of Entry attached – confirmation that you are registered for the exam on the given date, including the exact times of each part. After receiving the email, please check that all details are correct – first name, surname, and date of birth.
2. Email from IH Bratislava
   On the same day, you will also receive an email from us with the exam venue and other important information regarding the exam procedure.

If you do not receive both emails within the stated timeframe, or if there is an error in your registration, please contact us as soon as possible at exams@ihbratislava.sk.

On the day of the exam, you must arrive at least 30 minutes before it starts. If you are late, you may not be admitted.

The exam usually takes place over two days: the written part on one day and the speaking part on another (please check your selected exam date). The order of pairs during the speaking exam is determined by the IH Bratislava examination centre.

Mandatory candidate photography
A photograph of the candidate will be taken on the day of the Cambridge exam (usually on the day of the speaking part) and is a condition of entry for the following exams: B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency.

For underage candidates, the consent to photography must be completed and signed by their legal guardian directly in the registration form. Your photograph will be stored on the Result Verification Service website (from April 2026 also in the Statement of Results). It will not appear on the certificate.

Photography does not apply to candidates taking: children's exams, A2 Key, A2 Key for Schools, B1 Preliminary, B1 Preliminary for Schools, and B2 First for Schools.

You must bring a valid ID card or passport to the exam. Candidates without valid identification will not be allowed to sit the exam. (This does not apply to children's exams: Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers.)

Please also bring:

• a pencil (soft HB), eraser, and ballpoint pen
• water in a transparent plastic bottle without a label
• snacks

Please read the following documents carefully:

• Notice to Candidates – explains what is and is not permitted during the exam
• Summary Regulations for Candidates – rules set by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, binding for all candidates
• Regulations – the conditions under which exams are administered
• Cambridge Support Site – more information

Please note:

• all electronic devices (mobile phones, tablets, headphones, watches, etc.) will be collected and stored outside the exam room
• you will not have access to them even during breaks
• failure to hand in or use of electronic devices may lead to disqualification
• we recommend wearing clothing without English text (in accordance with Cambridge regulations)

All other personal belongings will be kept in a designated place during the exam – we recommend not bringing valuable items.

Additional useful exam day tips.

If you have any comments about the exam, please contact the responsible person from IH Bratislava immediately after the exam. Unfortunately, complaints submitted later cannot be accepted.

You can find your results online on the Results Service website. If you have already taken a Cambridge exam in the past, use the same account.

If this is your first time, create an account following these steps:

1. Register: click Register and fill in the form using your "ID Number" and "Secret Number" from the Confirmation of Entry document. Create a password.
2. Log in: in the Login section, use your "ID Number" and password.

If you need technical support, please read the guide.

Publication of results

Your results release date is stated in the Confirmation of Entry document.

• Digital exams: approx. 5–10 days
• Paper-based exams: approx. 4–6 weeks

If you take the exam before Christmas, the release of results and delivery of certificates will take longer due to the holidays.

You can collect your certificate upon receiving an email, at the reception of IH Bratislava, Moskovská 13. Cambridge certificates are sent from Cambridge Assessment English within 3 weeks after the results are published online. We will notify you by email as soon as they arrive at IH Bratislava.

Estimated time to receive your Cambridge certificate:

• Digital exams: approx. 3–4 weeks from the exam date
• Paper-based exams: approx. 7–10 weeks from the exam date

Collection options (after receiving the email):

• in person
• by registered post (cash on delivery €10, within Slovakia only)
• authorising another person to collect on your behalf

Uncollected certificates are destroyed after one year.