Exam Dates, Registration and Fees - FCEfS, CAE and CPE - Cambridge ESOL - Exams - British Council


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Application Form (individual candidates) (PDF, 168 ΚΒ)

Block Entry Form (Foreign Language Centres) (PDF, 393 KB)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS (PDF, 144 KB)

SUMMARY REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES (PDF, 171 KB)

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	FCEfS, CAE AND CPE


	Exam Dates, Registration and Fees

PAPER-BASED EXAMS: FCEfS, CAE & CPE

In 2013, we will administer Cambridge ESOL paper-based exams in the areas indicated on the map below (subject to minimum entry requirements). Please note that we are happy to accept registrations from candidates throughout Greece. Please choose your preferred centre from the locations indicated on the map (PDF, 815 KB).

CAE & CPE TEST DAY PHOTOGRAPHY

In accordance with University of Cambridge ESOL regulations, candidates registering for CAE and CPE examinations will be required to have a passport-style photograph taken on the day of either the speaking test or the written test. Test Day Photography is compulsory for all candidates over 18 years of age.

We will accept applications for candidates under 18 years of age whose parent/legal guardian refuses to consent to the Test Day Photography procedure; however please note that a photo cannot be added to the candidate’s result at a later date.

All candidates, or a parent/guardian, must sign the relevant consent form: Photo Consent Form (PDF, 26 KB)

FCEfS, CAE & CPE REGISTRATION, WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW DATES 2013

	Registration	Written Exam	Interview*
FCEfS**	25/02/13–15/03/13 09/09/13–27/09/13	19/05/13 30/11/13	13/05/13–13/06/13 22/11/13–08/12/13
CAE	25/02/13–15/03/13 09/09/13–27/09/13	18/05/13 30/11/13	13/05/13–13/06/13 15/11/13–08/12/13
CPE	25/02/13–15/03/13 09/09/13–27/09/13	18/05/13 01/12/13	13/05/13–13/06/13 08/11/13–08/12/13

	*			The exact date and time of the interview will be shown on each candidate's personal timetable.
	**			FCE for Schools

COMPUTER-BASED FCEfS & CAE REGISTRATION, WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW DATES 2013

	Registration	Written Exam	Interview*
CBFCEFS	19/02/13–25/02/13 06/06/13–12/06/13 24/10/13–30/10/13 14/11/13–20/11/13	14/03/13 29/06/13 16/11/13 10/12/13	To be confirmed
CBCAE	28/02/13–06/03/13 16/05/13–22/05/13 03/10/13–09/10/13 24/10/13-30/10/13	22/03/13 08/06/13 26/10/13 16/11/13	To be confirmed
CBCPE	06/06/13–12/06/13 28/08/13–03/09/13 17/10/13–23/10/13	13/07/13 04/10/13 23/11/13	To be confirmed

Practice tests for CBFCE and CBCAE giving teachers and candidates the opportunity to see what a CB test is like and the types of items that will appear in the live test, are now available: CBFCE Free Sample and CBCAE Free Sample.

The exact date and time of the interview will be shown on each candidate's personal timetable.

Timetables
Timetables will be available for download on our website four weeks in advance of examination date. Timetables will be sent by surface mail only on request. If you are unable to download or have not received your timetable two weeks before the date of the written examination, please contact us.

Candidates with special needs
In co-operation with Cambridge ESOL, we provide a Special Arrangements Service for candidates with hearing and/or speech difficulties (MS Word, 63 KB), visual difficulties (MS Word, 73 KB) and kinetic difficulties, as well as for candidates with learning difficulties (MS Word, 57 KB) such as dyslexia. We also make special arrangements for candidates who have sustained accident-related injuries, such as a broken arm, prior to the day of the exam. Download our Information Sheet for Special Needs Candidates (PDF, 18 KB) for details of how to apply for Special Arrangements.

Examination fees 2013

Examination	Fee
Computer-based First Certificate in English for Schools (CBFCEfS)	€160
First Certificate in English for Schools (FCEfS)	€160
Computer-based Certificate in Advanced English (CBCAE)	€175
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)	€175
Computer-based Certificate of Proficiency in English (CBCPE)	€180
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)	€180

Transfer fee
If you would like to transfer to a different examination centre, please submit your request in writing. The transfer fee is €25.

Change of interview fee
If you need to change the date or time of your interview, please submit your request in writing as far in advance as possible. In most cases an administrative fee of €15 will be charged. If you are ill and have a medical certificate issued by a state hospital, you will not need to pay this fee.

Refund policy
We are able to refund 75% of your examination fee for medical reasons only. Appropriate medical evidence (from a state hospital, IKA, TEBE etc) and your timetable must be submitted to the British Council no later than two weeks after the date of the written examinations.

How to register
You can register in one of two ways: online or by post. Please follow the instructions below exactly to complete your registration successfully.

	Register Online
1	Register easily and quickly through our online registration service.
2	Note your unique reference number provided by the system.
3	Pay the exam fee by direct deposit to the British Council account at Alpha Bank. You can do this at any Alpha Bank branch, via an ATM or via web banking through your own bank. A full list of Alpha Bank branches, including branches operating in the afternoon and ATMs, can be found at www.alpha.gr. Account number: 1150 0200 2018 908 IBAN: GR05 0140 1150 1150 0200 2018 908 In the ‘Αιτιολογία' field on the deposit slip write only your unique reference number. Please do not include candidate or school names. Please note that you must deposit your payment at Alpha Bank within three working days of starting the online registration process.

	Register by Post
1	Complete the Application Form (PDF, 168 ΚΒ) (individual candidates) or Block Entry Form (PDF, 393 KB) (Foreign Language Centres).
2	Pay the exam fee by direct deposit to the British Council account at Alpha Bank. You can do this at any Alpha Bank branch, via an ATM or via web banking through your own bank. A full list of Alpha Bank branches, including branches operating in the afternoon and ATMs, can be found at www.alpha.gr. Account number: 1150 0200 2018 908 IBAN: GR05 0140 1150 1150 0200 2018 908 For individual registrations, please quote the name of the candidate in the ‘Αιτιολογία' field on the deposit slip. For Foreign Language Centre block registrations, please quote the name of the school in the ‘Αιτιολογία' field on the deposit slip.
3	To complete your registration, please submit the completed Application Form (PDF, 168 ΚΒ) (individual candidates) or Block Entry Form (PDF, 393 KB) (Foreign Language Centres) along with the bank deposit slip to the British Council as follows: Candidates and Foreign Language Centres in Macedonia, Thrace and Thessaly should send the above documents by registered mail to our Thessaloniki office (see below for contact details). Candidates and Foreign Language Centres in Athens and all other provinces (including the islands) should send the above documents by registered mail or courier to our Athens office (see below for contact details).

Please note:

We cannot accept cheques, postal orders, cash sent by post, or payment of fees at our offices.

If you are a student at a Foreign Language Centre, your school will be responsible for your registration. If you are not sure whether you have been registered, please ask someone at your school to check.

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