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


		Timetables for the May/June 2012 Cambridge ESOL exams are now available for download on our website!

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FCE, FCEfS, CAE AND CPE



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FCE/CBFCE/FCEfS/CBFCEfS APPLICATION FORM FOR INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES (PDF, 85 KB)

CAE/CBCAE APPLICATION FORM FOR INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES (PDF, 97 KB)

CPE APPLICATION FORM FOR INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES (PDF, 94 KB)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SUMMARY REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES (PDF, 157 KB)

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	FCE, FCEfS, CAE AND CPE


	Exam Dates, Registration and Fees

PAPER-BASED EXAMS: FCE, FCEfS, CAE & CPE

In 2012, 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: ANNOUNCEMENT

Αs of May 2012, the University of Cambridge ESOL has introduced a new regulation requiring all candidates taking the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) to have a passport-style photograph taken either on the day of the speaking test or on the day of the written test. All candidates, or a parent/guardian, must sign the CAE Photo Consent Form (PDF, 21 KB).

FCE, FCEfS, CAE & CPE REGISTRATION, WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW DATES 2012

	Registration	Written Exam	Interview*
FCEfS**	20/02/12–09/03/12	12/05/12	27/04/12–27/05/12
CAE	20/02/12–09/03/12	13/05/12	27/04/12–27/05/12
CPE	20/02/12–09/03/12	13/05/12	27/04/12–27/05/12
FCE***	20/02/12–09/03/12	19/05/12	27/04/12–27/05/12
FCEfS**	17/09/12–28/09/12	01/12/12	09/11/12–09/12/12
CAE	17/09/12–28/09/12	02/12/12	09/11/12–09/12/12
CPE	17/09/12–28/09/12	02/12/12	09/11/12–09/12/12

	*			The exact date and time of the interview will be shown on each candidate's personal timetable.
	**			FCE for Schools
	***			Exams will be held in Athens and Thessaloniki only.

COMPUTER-BASED FCE, FCEfS & CAE REGISTRATION, WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND INTERVIEW DATES 2012

	Registration	Written Exam	Interview*
CBCAE	16/01/12–20/01/12	16/02/12	To be confirmed
CBFCE	23/01/12–27/01/12	25/02/12	To be confirmed
CBFCEfS	13/02/12–17/02/12	15/03/12	To be confirmed
CBCAE	20/02/12–24/02/12	23/03/12	To be confirmed
CBFCE	20/02/12–24/02/12	24/03/12	To be confirmed
CBFCEfS	02/04/12–06/04/12	04/05/12	To be confirmed
CBFCE	23/04/12–27/04/12	26/05/12	To be confirmed
CBCAE	30/04/12–04/05/12	31/05/12	To be confirmed
CBFCE	14/05/12–18/05/12	16/06/12	To be confirmed
CBCAE	21/05/12–25/05/12	23/06/12	To be confirmed
CBFCEfS	28/05/12–01/06/12	30/06/12	To be confirmed
CBCAE	04/06/12–08/06/12	07/07/12	To be confirmed
CBFCE	11/06/12–15/06/12	14/07/12	To be confirmed
CBCAE	20/08/12–24/08/12	22/09/12	To be confirmed
CBFCE	27/08/12–31/08/12	28/09/12	To be confirmed
CBFCE	17/09/12–21/09/12	20/10/12	To be confirmed
CBCAE	01/10/12–05/10/12	27/10/12	To be confirmed
CBFCE	29/10/12–02/11/12	30/11/12	To be confirmed
CBCAE	05/11/12–09/11/12	08/12/12	To be confirmed

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.

The information sheet can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have this already installed on your computer, a free copy can be downloaded from the Adobe website.

Examination fees 2012

Examination	Fee
First Certificate in English (FCE)	€165
Computer-based First Certificate in English (CBFCE)	€165
First Certificate in English for Schools (FCEfS)	€165
Computer-based First Certificate in English for Schools (CBFCEfS)	€165
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)	€180
Computer-based Certificate in Advanced English (CBCAE)	€180
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)	€185

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 3 working days of starting the online registration process.

	Register by Post
1	Complete the Application Form (individual candidates) or Block Entry Form (Foreign Language Centres).
2	Pay the exam fee in one of three following ways: 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. By bank cheque payable to the British Council via any bank. By personal cheque payable to the British Council. Please remember to quote your personal taxation number (ΑΦΜ).
3	Send the completed Application Form/Block Entry Form along with the bank deposit slip, bank cheque or personal cheque 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 that we cannot accept postal orders, cash sent by post, or payment of fees at our offices.

Application form for individual candidates
If you are an individual candidate, you can print out and fill in the Application Form for Individual Candidates:

			FCE/CBFCE/FCEfS/CBFCEfS Application Form for Individual Candidates (PDF, 85 KB)
			CAE/CBCAE Application Form for Individual Candidates (PDF, 97 KB)
			CPE Application Form for Individual Candidates (PDF, 94 KB)

The forms can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have this already installed on your computer, a free copy can be downloaded from the Adobe website.

Please note:
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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