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CAMBRIDGE ESOL
The oldest and most respected English language exam provider in the world

The Cambridge exams are recognised by universities, employers and national education authorities all over the world and are invaluable qualifications if you want to work or study abroad or to develop a career that requires language skills.

So whatever you want to do – get a better job, go to university in an English-speaking country, learn the kind of English used for a specific purpose, or simply improve your English – Cambridge has an examination at every level to suit your needs.

YOUNG LEARNERS TESTS – STARTERS, MOVERS AND FLYERS
The Cambridge ESOL Young Learners Tests have been specially developed to assess the English of children aged 7 to 12. They help develop English and reinforce language learning through a series of carefully chosen tasks, and represent a first step towards the main suite of Cambridge ESOL exams. The tests are at three levels:

STARTERS
Starters is the lowest level and is designed for children from the age of 7.

MOVERS
Movers is the second level and a typical candidate is likely to be aged between 8 and 11.

FLYERS
Flyers is the third level and a typical candidate is likely to be aged between 9 and 12.

The aims of the tests are to:

assess all four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing
focus on simple, relevant and meaningful language use
create a positive first impression of international tests
have a positive impact on children's future language learning
encourage effective learning and teaching
provide every student with a reward for his or her effort as there are no fail grades.

FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH (FCE)
The Cambridge ESOL First Certificate in English (FCE) is an upper-intermediate level exam and assesses your ability to use English for a variety of everyday purposes including work and study.

More than 270,000 people take FCE every year and it is useful preparation for higher level exams such as the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH (CAE)
The Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is an advanced level qualification for people who want to use English for professional or study purposes.

It assesses how effectively and confidently you communicate in English in a range of situations including social, professional and educational contexts.

More than 60,000 people take CAE every year and it is recognised by universities in Britain and other countries. It is also useful preparation for the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH (CPE)
The Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is the highest level of the Cambridge ESOL exams and is for learners who have reached a standard of English close to that of an educated native speaker of English.

It assesses your ability to function effectively and confidently in almost any English-speaking context.

More than 45,000 people take CPE every year and it is recognised by universities in Britain and other countries as proof of the language ability needed to study in English at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATES (BEC)
The Cambridge ESOL Business English Certificates (BEC) can help you get ahead in your career. They are internationally recognised qualifications that show you have learnt English to an appropriate standard and can use the language in a professional context.

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)
Do you want to pursue your studies or career at an international level? Are you applying to an institution abroad or in Greece and need to prove your level of English? Do you need your results now?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required for admission to educational institutions worldwide, and is also an essential part of the immigration process in a number of countries. Whether you want to study, work or live in the UK, Greece or abroad, take the IELTS test with us.