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Choose your exam

Would you like to have an English qualification but are not sure which one is the most suitable for you? This section will help you effectively compare them.

General English

The main suite of Cambridge exams are among the world's best known qualifications for learners of English, taken by thousands of candidates each year. Exams are available at five levels.

Business English

Are good communication skills essential for you to reach your career goals? The Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) can help you succeed.

IELTS – Study or live abroad

If you are sixteen years or above and are planning to study, live or work abroad, you will need to take an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam.

Exams for children

These tests follow the principle that children's learning is based on success and achievement. Find out how your child can develop in an exciting way in a variety of subjects.

Legal English

ILEC is an internationaly recognized exam created for those who need to show their ability to communicate in the legal context with clients and professionals in other countries.

Financial English

The International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) is an exam which shows whether you have an adequate level of English to function efficiently within the international finance community.

Test your employees’ English

Test BULATS (Business English Language Testing Service) vám pomůže otestovat a rozvíjet jazykové znalosti vašich zaměstnanců.