Qualifications in English

A2 key (formerly known as KET)

This qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations.  A2 Key is a great exam to take if you’re new to learning English.   more

B1 preliminary (formerly known as PET)

This is an intermediate-level qualification for those who have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.    more

B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First)

This qualification shows you have the language skills needed to communicate confidently in an English-speaking environment.  more

C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced)

This is proof of high-level achievement in English and the ideal qualification to prepare you for university or professional life.    more

C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency)

This is our highest level qualification and it shows the world you have mastered English to an exceptional level.  more

IELTS

“The world’s most popular English test for higher education and global migration”.  The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS™, is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English, and was established in 1989.   more

Source:  Cambridge Assessment English, website, cambridgeenglish.org.

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.

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.

First (FCE), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications.  It is our most popular exam, accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide.

More than 8,000 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.

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.

Educational institutions, employers, professional registration bodies and government immigration agencies often require proof of English language skills as part of their recruitment or admission procedures. IELTS is widely accepted for these purposes.  IELTS is designed to test the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.  Over 3 million tests are taken each year.

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