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	How to register for a Cambridge ESOL exam

Here you can find all the information you need in order to register for a Cambridge ESOL exam. For further information please contact our exams team.

		How can I register?

	You can register personally by e-mail. Simply write to exams @britishcouncil.at to request an electronic entry form. If you attend a preparation course at a language school, the registration is normally carried out by the school. If in doubt, please check with the school.

		Do I have to attend a preparation course?

	No. We recommend, however, that candidates prepare well for an exam. Many language schools offer special preparation courses for the Cambridge examinations. Find out more from our course list.

		What does the exam cost?

	A list of examination fees can be found under Dates and prices. You can pay by bank transfer or telebanking. In the electronic entry form you will receive our bank account details and also a personal invoice number.

		Can I still register for an exam after the enrolment deadline?

	Yes, if we still have places left - please check this in advance with us. Please also note that in addition to the normal examination fee the registration will also be subject to a late fee.

		When do the exams take place?

	The written exams dates are fixed by Cambridge ESOL and cannot be changed. The date for the oral part of the exam is sent to candidates no later than three weeks before the exam and takes place within a time-frame set by Cambridge. Exact details are given in the electronic entry form.

		Do I have to begin at the lowest level?

	No, you can select whichever level of exam you would like to take.

		Can I cancel or transfer my registration?

Registrations cannot be transferred! In accordance with the Cambridge ESOL Regulations, registrations cannot be transferred either to another examination date or to another Cambridge ESOL examination level. If you have to cancel a registration, please note that Cambridge ESOL only offers a refund of the examination fee – minus an administrative fee of €50 – for medical reasons or in cases of military service. For further information please see our terms and conditions.

		Can arrangements be made for candidates with special needs?

Cambridge ESOL endeavours to provide candidates with special needs, such as hearing or visual difficulties or physical handicaps, with equal opportunities to sit Cambridge language examinations. Special arrangements include for example question papers in braille or with enlarged print or special recordings for candidates with hearing difficulties. Please note that the deadline for special arrangement requests is the enrolment deadline for the examination in question. For further details please contact exams@britishcouncil.at.

		What are the regulations for exam registrations by schools?

	In the case of group entries from secondary schools, language schools and other educational institutions we offer a reduced exam fee rate. There is no mininum number of candidates. Registrations must be made as a single group entry and examination fees must be paid in as one group payment.

		How can I access preparation materials for the exams?

	Please visit the Cambridge ESOL website for teaching and learning materials which you can both download and order.

		Where can I find further information?

	For every exam level there are special Cambridge ESOL brochures and handbooks. Please simply send us an e-mail and we will be pleased to send these to you by post (free of charge).