There are five levels for you to take ranging from beginner to proficiency:
The first step for students wishing to progress towards the higher levels. KET is an early learning objective, which enables people to acquire a general basic ability in English. It can be achieved after approximately 180-200 hours of study and is linked to the Council of Europe A2 language level.
Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)
Tests communicative competence in each of the four language skills at a level approximately two thirds of the way to the FCE. At this level, a learner should be able to cope linguistically in a range of everyday situations, which require use of English in their own or foreign country in contact with native and non-native speakers of the language. It is linked to the Council of Europe B1 language level and it takes about 380 hours of study to reach it.
Cambridge English: First (FCE)
The most widely taken of all the Cambridge ESOL exams. It is an upper-intermediate level examination requiring knowledge of all the language skills. FCE has widespread recognition in commerce and industry, e. g. for public contact or secretarial work in banking, airlines, catering, etc., and in individual university faculties, polytechnics and other institutions. This exam is often taken after approx. 500 to 600 hours of study and is linked to the Council of Europe B2 language level.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Indicates a high level of competence in English for learners who are reaching a standard of English that is adequate for most purposes, including business and study. It is recognised by the majority of British universities as proof of adequate language skills for courses taught and assessed in English. It is linked to the Council of Europe C1 language level and it takes about 750-800 hours of study to prepare for it.
Certificate English Proficiency: (CPE)
The longest established and highest language qualification in this series. It indicates a level of competence and is recognised by institutions of higher education in many countries, including almost all universities in the United Kingdom. Employers throughout the world also recognise CPE. It is linked to the Council of Europe C2 language level and it takes about 950-1050 hours of study to prepare for it.
If you are serious about succeeding in today’s global business environment, a business exam will help you get results.
Cambridge English: Business Preliminary
Take the first step in the world of business by taking this examination. Business English Certificate Preliminary is a pre-intermediate-level, at Level B1 and it tests four language skills.
Cambridge English: Business Vantage
Improve your knowledge of business English further more by taking this examination. Business English Certificate Vantage is an intermediate-level Cambridge ESOL exam, at Level B2 and it tests four language skills.
Cambridge English: Business Higher
If you want to feel confident in using English in every business situation, than this examination is for you. Business English Certificate Higher is an advanced-level exam, at Level C1 and it tests four language skills.
If you are a law student or a practicing lawyer who is seeking employment in an international legal setting, then this new examination is just for you.
Cambridge English: Business Financial
If you are studying finance or accounting or you are actively seeking employment in a finance context, this Certificate in Financial English can really make a difference.
The Cambridge Young Learner English (YLE) tests have been specifically developed to assess young learners (from seven to twelve) They help develop English and reinforce language learning through a series of carefully chosen tasks using latest teaching methods to encourage learning.
If your child is between 7 and 9 years of age and already had some English lessons then the Starters test is the right way to embark in the learning of English!
The Movers test is for children between 9 and 10 years of age who are already having English classes in primary or private language school.
If your child is between 10 and 12 years of age, loves English and wants to learn even more, then the Flyers tests will boost up her or his motivation for the future learning. Registration for Young Learners examinations are only possible through the schools which run preparation courses.
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) is a test that focuses on the teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners of English, anywhere in the world. It can increase your confidence and enhance your job prospects.
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You can search the Cambridge English recognition database for up-to-date lists of organisations which officially accept or use these exams.
The CEFR describes language ability on a scale of levels from A1 for beginners up to C2 for those who have mastered a language. This makes it easy for anyone involved in language teaching and testing (learners, teachers, teacher trainers, etc.) to see the level of different qualifications. It also means that employers and educational institutions can easily compare qualifications and see how they relate to exams they already know in their own country.
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