Cambridge ESOL Examinations

Cambridge ESOL Examinations


Cambridge ESOL examinations are known all over the world and are
accepted by universities, employers and education authorities in many
countries as evidence of the required standards in English. Cambridge
ESOL has a wide range of examinations for learners, covering general
and/or academic use, business use and young learners.



The Cambridge ESOL examinations shown on this page are amongst the
world's best known qualifications for learners of English. Each
examination covers the four main language skills - listening, speaking,
reading and writing - and assesses the ability to use a variety of
structures and functions in authentic situations. Assessment of
Cambridge examinations is linked to the Common European Framework.



General English Exams

KET (Key English Test) CEF Level A2
This is an examination that provides an initial learning objective for
adolescents and adults, enabling learners to meet their basic
communication needs in English. It is the first step on the ladder of
the five level Cambridge Main Suite examinations.


PET (Preliminary English Test) CEF Level B1
This is an examination that tests the language skills needed to survive
in social and work situations in an English-speaking environment.


FCE (First Certificate in English) CEF Level B2
This is an examination at an intermediate level that requires competence
in all the language skills. It is widely recognised in commerce and
industry, and by educational institutions in Britain and overseas as
proof of language ability at an intermediate level.



CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) CEF Level C1
This is an examination at an advanced level that is suitable for people
who require English for professional or study purposes. There is an
emphasis on real-world tasks. It is also recognised by the majority of
British universities as fulfilling English Language entrance
requirements.


CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) CEF Level C2
This is an examination at an advanced level that is recognised as
fulfilling English language requirements by British universities and for
business and academic purposes overseas.



Professional English Exams


BEC (Business English Certificates) CEF Levels B1 to C1
These are internationally recognised qualifications that show employers a
person's skills for using English in the workplace. There are three
different levels: BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage, BEC Higher



Young Learners English

YLE (Young Learners English) CEF Levels Below A1 to A2
YLE measures how well a child is doing in the skills of listening,
speaking and reading and writing. The tests are designed to make
learning fun. There are three different levels: Starters, Movers, Flyers



Cambridge are also involved with several other well-known exams, including BULATS and IELTS.

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