Table of Contents:

  1. Who administers the GMAT test?
  2. What does the test center look like?
  3. Where are the test centers located?
  4. Test center holidays
  5. Top MBA programs in the area
  6. Tips
  7. Test Day FAQs

About ¾ of the way through your extensive GMAT prep you should begin to start planning your test day, including scheduling the test, preparing your trip to the test center, and even pre-visiting the test center so that you know exactly where it is. This guide is here to offer you all the required information related to taking the GMAT in Zurich.

Who administers the GMAT test?

Pearson Professional Centers – administers the GMAT and EA exam on behalf of the GMAC. To find out more about the Pearson Professional test centers visit https://www.pearson.com/en-us.html.

What does the test center look like?

A Pearson Professional Center will include individual testing areas for each test taker with a separation screen between each test-taker.

Where are the test centers in Zurich?

This is the top location where test-takers generally had the best experience:

Helidux Academy

Alderstrasse 40
8008 Zurich
Switzerland

Phone: +41 43 497 90 81

Directions

The Test Center is located at Alderstrasse 40, 8008 Zürich-Seefeld. For public transportation, take Tram 4 from Zurich Main Station or Tram 2/4 from Stadelhofen Train Station to “Höschgasse” stop. If arriving by car, there’s no onsite parking; public parking lots like Parkhaus Zürichhorn or Parkgarage Feldegg are suggested.

ITTS c/o ESW Zurich

Badenerstrasse 816,
8048 Zurich
Switzerland

Phone: +41 77 425 75 91

Directions

The test center is conveniently accessible by public transportation, with Bus 31, Tram 2, and Tram 20 stopping near the building at Micafil station. It is strongly recommended to use public transport due to limited parking availability. However, if you must drive, options like Parkhaus Krone and Parkhaus Migros Lindenplatz are available, although you’ll still need to take the tram for a few stops to reach the test center. For specific parking locations, you can refer to the provided links.

Test Center Holidays:

The most popular times for GMAT preparation and test-taking are during the holiday seasons. Be mindful of dates that you will not be able to take the GMAT or EA at any of the test centers mentioned above. Pearson test centers are closed during the following dates:

  • New Year’s Day (Neujahrstag): January 1st
  • Good Friday (Karfreitag): Date varies
  • Easter Monday (Ostermontag): Date varies (the day after Easter Sunday)
  • Labour Day (Tag der Arbeit): May 1st
  • Ascension Day (Auffahrt): Date varies (Christian holiday, observed 40 days after Easter)
  • Swiss National Day (Bundesfeier): August 1st
  • Christmas Day (Weihnachtstag): December 25th
  • St. Stephen’s Day (Stephanstag): December 26th

Top MBA programs in Zurich:

Switzerland is home to some renowned business schools, but Zurich, in particular, does not have a large number of standalone MBA programs. However, Swiss universities are known for their high-quality education, and some institutions in and around Zurich offer excellent business and management programs. Please read this article to find a review of top Top MBA Programs In Switzerland.

Tips:

  • During the test there will not be complete silence – you will be able to hear noise from other test takers so it is best to prepare for this by studying for the exam in similar scenarios. This can prepare you for any distractions (such as coughing, sneezing, or computer clicking sounds) that might occur while taking your exam.
  • Try to spend some time actually prepping in the lobby of the test center weeks/days in advance of your exam date. Since the place will be familiar to you come test day this can help curb test anxiety should you have any.
  • Here is a helpful test day planning guide
  • Find a test day checklist here

Test Day FAQs

Here are the top 4 questions that clients ask us about exam day information:

  • Are you allowed to listen to music while taking the GMAT exam?

You are not allowed to listen to music while taking the GMAT exam and you are not allowed to wear earphones as well.

  • What should I do if I fall sick on the exam day?

If you do not feel well come exam day you will have to make the decision as to whether or not you can take the test and perform at your best. Most people will not be able to do this so it will be best to cancel it. If you do so on the day of the exam, you will incur a loss of your full $250 exam fee. If you cancel the exam 7 days in advance, you will be charged a penalty of $50. If it is the first time that you will sit the exam and you are up for sitting through a 4 hour test, this may be a good opportunity to experience the test as you have the ability to cancel the score right afterwards if you are unhappy with it. Ultimately, it is best to take the GMAT when you are feeling your best as this will result in your optimum test performance.

  • What can I bring with me to the test center?

You are allowed in the test center with the following:

  • GMAT approved identification
  • Appointment confirmation letter or email you received from Pearson VUE
  • Prescription eyeglasses
  • Light sweater or light non-outerwear jacket
  • Comfort items only if they were pre-approved as an accommodation received in advance

Any additional personal belongings that you bring with you such as your cell phone, bag, snacks, and earphones will need to be stored in one of the provided lockers. You may eat your snack during the breaks. Any cell phone use throughout the test time (including breaks) is prohibited.

The test center will provide you with everything that you need in order to take the test including scratch paper and a pencil.

  • What can I expect at the test center?

A usual test center is typically quite small. Once you arrive you will have to provide the administrator with the relevant documents and while these are being processed you will be asked to wait in the waiting area. In this area, you can still access all your personal belongings up until you are called into the testing room.

Once in the room, you will be allocated an individual exam station where you will find a computer.

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