Important information about registration for Cambridge English Qualifications
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We would like to inform all candidates and partner institutions that from 23 April 2023 we will no longer be offering exam sessions for Cambridge English Qualifications. Further information on the website page Cambridge English Qualifications.
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Cambridge English: First is also called the First Certificate in English (FCE) and First Certificate in English for Schools (FCEfS). This general English qualification proves that you can speak and write English well enough to work or study in an English-speaking environment.
Level of qualification: Upper intermediate = B2 on the Common European Framework.
Exam dates, fees and locations
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS EXAM?
You should study for the FCE if you want to work in an English-speaking business, live in an English-speaking country or study a foundation-level or pre-university course taught in English.
To take the exam you should be able to:
- write short reports and emails
- explain an idea or have a detailed discussion in English
- understand general English on TV and in newspapers.
HOW DOES THE EXAM PROCESS WORK?
There are five parts to the FCE exam. You will complete papers Reading, Writing, Use of English and Listening on the same day. The Speaking may be on a different day. You do the speaking with two examiners and one other candidate.
| FCE / FCEFS |
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH |
WRITING |
LISTENING |
SPEAKING |
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| Time allowed |
1hr 15 mins |
1 hr 20 mins |
40 mins |
14 mins |
| Marks (% of total) |
40% |
20% |
20% |
20%
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