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Develop your English skills whatever your level

If you want to develop your English skills, we can help you, whatever your level, and whatever your reason. Whether you want to improve your job prospects, gain entry to a UK university, make travelling easier or help your children learn English, we have a Cambridge exam to suit you.

What are Cambridge general English tests?
Cambridge general English tests are designed to assess your ability to use English in real life communication. They are  internationally recognised and will help you demonstrate your level of English skills if want to improve your job prospects, gain entry to a UK university, or make travelling easier.

Why choose Cambridge general English tests?

internationally recognised certificates showing the level you have achieved
recognised by universities, employers and national education authorities in many countries
held worldwide in more than 140 countries
held in Eritrea and marked in UK
valid for a lifetime

What are the available tests?

Key English Test (KET)
An elementary exam, at Cambridge ESOL level 1 (Council of Europe level A2) which can be achieved after approximately 180-200 hours of learning and is about halfway to PET. It the basic communication needed in everyday situations and is suitable for students aged thirteen and over.

Preliminary English Test (PET)
The Cambridge ESOL level 2 exam (Council of Europe level B1),  tests language ability at lower-intermediate level (after approximately 375 hours of study) and is about two-thirds of the way to the very popular FCE.

First Certificate in English (FCE)
The Cambridge ESOL level 3 exam (Council of Europe level B2) , is at the upper-intermediate or 'independent user' level. FCE is the most widely taken exam and has the most widespread recognition. It is taken for employment and study purposes.

Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
The Cambridge level 4 exam (Council of Europe level C1), offers a lower-advanced language qualification for those who need to use English in their jobs. It is mostly taken by university students and young professionals. Many universities recognise CAE as an English language entry requirement.

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
A high grade in this exam-(Council of Europe level C2) certifies that the candidate has near native speaker ability. As such it fulfils the entry requirements in English language of UK universities and many universities in other English speaking countries and by other professional bodies worldwide.

If you need more information or advice about these tests or when you can take them, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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