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Pre A1 Starters

(YLE Starters)

Pre A1 Starters is the first of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English and are an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.

The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Information for candidates and parents

Download the Pre A1 Starters FAQs

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A1 Movers 

(YLE Movers)

A1 Movers is the second of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English and are an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.

The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Information for candidates and parents

Download the A1 Movers FAQs

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A2 Flyers

(YLE Flyers)

A2 Flyers is the third of three Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English and are an excellent way for them to gain confidence and improve their English.

The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Information for candidates and parents

Download the A2 Flyers FAQs

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A2 Key for Schools

(KET for Schools)

An A2 Key for Schools qualification shows that a student can use English to communicate in simple situations. It’s a logical next step after our Cambridge English Qualifications designed for young learners and a good place for older children to start learning English too.

The exam gives students the confidence to go on to study for higher-level English exams, such as B1 Preliminary for Schools.

A2 Key for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as A2 Key, but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.

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B1 Preliminary for Schools

(PET for Schools)

A B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification shows that a student has mastered the basics of English and now has practical language skills for everyday use.

This exam is the logical step in a student’s language learning journey between A2 Key for Schools and B2 First for Schools.

B1 Preliminary for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B1 Preliminary but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.

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B2 First for Schools

A B2 First for Schools qualification shows that a student has the language skills they need to communicate in an English-speaking environment.

It’s also a great way to prepare for higher-level exams such as C1 Advanced.

B2 First for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B2 First but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.

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A2 Key

(KET)

An A2 Key qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations.

The exam tests all four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

It should give you the confidence to go on and study for higher-level exams such as  B1 Preliminary and B2 First.

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B1 Preliminary

(PET)

A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between A2 Key and B2 First.

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B2 First

(FCE)

A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B1 Preliminary and C1 Advanced.

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C1 Advanced

 (CAE)

More than 9,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English.

Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B2 First and C2 Proficiency.

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C2 Proficiency

(CPE)

A C2 Proficiency qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It proves you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker.

Preparing for and passing the exam means you have the level of English that’s needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.

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B1 Business Preliminary

(BEC Preliminary)

With a B1 Business Preliminary qualification, you show employers that you have a good knowledge of English for practical, everyday use in business.

There are three Cambridge English Qualifications for business. Each one is targeted at a different level and B1 Business Preliminary is the first of these exams. The content for each exam is based on everyday work and business tasks and is designed to develop your business English skills.

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B2 Business Vantage

(BEC Vantage)

With a B2 Business Vantage qualification, you show employers that you are ready to work successfully in international business. This exam could help you when applying for new jobs, getting a promotion, or developing your career.

There are three Cambridge English Qualifications for business. Each one is targeted at a different level and B2 Business Vantage is the second of these exams. The content for each exam is based on everyday work and business tasks and is designed to develop your business English skills.

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C1 Business Higher

(BEC Higher)

With a C1 Business Higher qualification, you show employers that you have achieved an advanced level of Business English.

There are three exams in the Cambridge English: Business Certificates (BEC) suite of exams. Each one is targeted at a different level and C1 Business Higher is the third of these exams. The content for each exam is based on everyday work and business tasks and is designed to develop your business English skills.

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Placing Students in the Right Exam

The Cambridge English Placement Test is a fast and reliable way to group learners by their English level. This means you can place them on the right courses, in the right classes, or enter them for the right exams. It will help you to ensure that your learners get the most from their studies. 

How to Register for an Exam

There are three steps to register for your Cambridge English exam:

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1. Choose your exam

If you’re not sure which exam is right for you, take our free multiple-choice test to help you decide.

2. Find an exam centre

To take your Cambridge English exam, you will need to register directly with an authorised exam centre. We have more than 2,800 centres in over 130 countries.

Our exam centres will give you more information about Cambridge English exams, how much they cost and how you can prepare for your exam. Use our online search to find a centre near you.

Learn more about our wide range of English exams.

3. Book your exam

Once you have found a local exam centre you will need to book your exam with them. Exam dates are available throughout the year and you can choose whether you take your exam on a computer or on paper.

How to Find an Exam Center

Find an exam centre

To register for your Cambridge English exam, you will need to find an authorised exam centre. There are over 2,800 centres in 130 countries around the world. All of them are inspected by Cambridge English and meet our high standards.

Use our exam centre database to find:

  • exam centres in your chosen country and city

  • contact details of the exam centre

  • which Cambridge English exams the centre offers

  • where the exam centre is located. Please note: sometimes your exam might take place in a different venue. Always check with the exam centre about where the test venue is.

Once you have found your local exam centre they will tell you how to book your exam, exam dates and preparation courses.

What to Expect on Exam Day 

When you’re getting ready for your exam, there can be lots of things to think about. Here you’ll find useful links to help your prepare and get ready for test day so you can focus on doing your best in your exam.

Exam day tips

We have some great tips so you know what to expect on your exam day. They explain what you need to do before your exam and what you can and can’t bring into the exam room. We have tips for each type of exam and for speaking tests too:

Computer-based exam day tips

Paper-based exam day tips

Speaking test exam day tips

For our Cambridge English: Young Learners tests, this guide for parents and candidates explains what happens on the day of the test.

Exam preparation

We have a wide range of free resources for every exam to help you get prepared. These include sample papers, information for candidates and frequently asked questions. We also have a range of official preparation materials which are available to buy.

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Frequently asked questions

Lots of learners have questions ahead of their exam. We’ve created helpful FAQs for each of our exams. They include questions about the length of the exam, tips for each paper and information about how the exam is marked. Choose your exam from the list below:

How to Study English in the UK

Why study English in the UK and Ireland?

The UK is the world’s most popular destination for English language study. Being surrounded by the language is one of the best ways to improve your language skills in the shortest time.

It is also an exciting place to live and study. You can experience a different culture and make English-speaking friends while you learn and use English every day. 

How to See Your Exam Results Online

How to get your results online

Online Results Service

Our free Online Results Service is the quickest and easiest way to access your exam results. Signing up to this service will mean you receive an email as soon as your results have been released. You can then go online and check your results.

How to register for the Online Results Service

  1. Go to the Cambridge English Online Results Service and click on the Register button.

  2. Enter your Candidate ID and Secret Number from your Confirmation of Entry.

  3. Enter your email address and choose a password.

We’ll send you an email confirming when your results are ready. You will then be able to log in to see your results.

 

For step-by-step instructions on how to register, and for more information on our Online Results Service, visit our Support website

Cambridge English certificates on LinkedIn

Once you’ve got your Cambridge English certificate add it to your LinkedIn profile and impress future employers. Cambridge English exams are globally recognised and backed by extensive research, so will help you stand out from the crowd when you apply for a job.

Find out how to add a certificate to your LinkedIn profile.

Information About English Exam Scale

The future of results reporting
From January 2015 we started using a new way of reporting results for our exams to provide you with more detailed information about exam performance – the Cambridge English Scale.

Our exams on the Cambridge English Scale

International Language Proficiency Standards

CEFR

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

(CEFR)
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, 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, such as teachers or learners, to see the level of different qualifications. It also means that employers and educational institutions can easily compare our qualifications to other exams in their country.

 Information About Preparation Centers

This section is designed to help you plan your school year, and to provide you with all the support you need at the right time. We have materials to help you train your teachers, explain our exams to students and parents, and promote, teach, and prepare Cambridge English Qualifications.

When you’re ready, we have everything you need to register your students for their exam, and explain their results to them afterwards. Finally, we provide a range of resources to help you celebrate your students’ success with a certificate ceremony.

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Grammar Lessons

24 activities

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Listening Lessons

29 activities

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Pronunciation Lessons

5 activities

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Reading Lessons

21 activities

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Vocabulary Lessons

30 activities

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Writing Lessons

17 activities

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Basic English Level

21 activities

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Independent English Level

50 activities

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Proficient English Level

15 activities

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Parents & Children 

This is a great place for children to start or continue their English language journey. We have games and interactive activities for children and lots of advice and tips for parents.

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If you’re looking for help and advice on supporting your children to learn English, go to our Information for parents section. Everything is completely free and created by our experts.

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Parents

Helping your child to learn English is made a lot easier with our help. Our research team conducts thorough, rigorous work to understand how children learn vocabulary, get to grips with grammar and gain confidence in speaking and writing a language. Using this expertise, we have created a range of free resources full of tips and advice to help support your child as they learn English.

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Activities for Children 

Each activity will help children practise at least one of the skills we test in our Cambridge English: Young Learners tests – reading and writing, listening or speaking. They also include words taken from the word lists used to create these exams.

The activities are divided into levels taken from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). As children move through the levels in this section, the activities will start to get more difficult.

If you’re not sure what level your child is at, it may be a good idea to start with the pre-A1 level activities. If these are too easy they can move up through the levels to A1 level activities and/or A2 level activities.

These activities are designed to be used on a desktop or tablet.

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Games & Social Media 

Games, videos and social networking are all great ways to improve your English. Find out what is available from Cambridge Assessment English.

Exam Lift apps
Practise your English and develop the skills you need for your A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools exams. Filled with a range of skills-based activities and exam practice, Exam Lift is a flexible way to improve your English on the go.

Exam level: A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools
CEFR: A2 and B1
Skills practised: Reading, writing, listening and speaking
Available on Android and iOS.

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Free English Resources

To help you develop your language skills and prepare for your exam, we have some free resources to help you practise your English. We also have lots of information for parents to help support your child learning English.

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Exam Lift App

Quiz your English app
Quiz your English is a fun way to practise and improve your English.

Download Quiz your English for free.

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Quiz Your English App

Quiz your English app
Quiz your English is a fun way to practise and improve your English.

Download Quiz your English for free.

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Play Monkey Puzzles App

Play Monkey Puzzles
Visit our Monkey’s favourite places and play 8 mini games to test your English. Unlock new games as you progress – but watch out, the games get harder as you go along!

Exam level: Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers)
CEFR level: A1-A2
Skills practised: Reading

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