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Online registration for Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) and Preliminary (PET) for Schools examinations is available now. Please click here.

			Registration Procedures
			Test Dates and Registration Period
			Test Results
			Enquiry of Results
			Replacement of Certificate
			Conditions

Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) is a language qualification at CEF level B1. It assesses candidates' language skills at lower-intermediate level.

There are two versions of PET available: Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) and Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools (PET for Schools) . The two versions are identical in the test format, level of question papers. The test certificates for both are the same. The only difference is that the content and treatment of topics in PET for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests of school children.

The new computer-based Cambridge English: Preliminary (CB PET) will be available in June 2013. The test format is the same with the paper-based test which includes listening test, reading and writing test and speaking test. Statement of Results will be available approximately 20 days after the examination. Result with passing grades is recognized for visa application^ by UK Border Agency.

A photo will be taken of the candidate to ensure the test is secure, trusted and valued. Photos taken on the test day is available on the secure Cambridge English Language Assessment Online Results Verification website along with candidate’s test result.

Remarks:

(1)^UK visa applications for entering or remaining in UK as the husband, wife, civil partner, the unmarried or same-sex partner (or simply ‘the partner’) of a British citizen’

(2)^For further information or enquiries on UK visa application, please visit the UK Border Agency website

You may download the sample test from the website of University of Cambridge

Registration Procedures

Registration can be made either by post, by fax, in person or online.

The registration form can be downloaded from this page or obtained from the British Council.

To register, complete the registration form and post/fax it with a copy of the candidate's identity document, such as HKID, birth certificate, and payment details. By post, you can pay by credit card or cheque, made payable to ‘British Council’, and sent to Examinations Services, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Alternatively, you can deliver the form in person to our Customer Services at 3/F, British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong, and pay by credit card, EPS, or cheque.

We regret that we cannot accept cash at Customer Services.

Customer Services Opening Hours

			Monday to Friday		9.00 am to 8.30 pm
			Saturday		9.00 am to 6.00 pm
			Sunday & Public Holiday		Closed

Test Dates and Registration Period

Test fee: HK$1040

(Valid till 31/08/2013, new examination fees will be announced shortly)

For online registration, please click here.

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Computer-based Cambridge English: Key (KET) / Preliminary (PET)

Computer-based Cambridge English: Key (KET) / Preliminary (PET) for Schools

Paper-based Cambridge English: Key (KET) / Preliminary (PET)

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Special Needs

We aim to do our best to cater for candidates with special needs.  We will do all we can to enable candidates to understand test questions and ways of giving answers.  All candidates, irrespective of their disability, will be assessed fairly and objectively.

Candidates who require special arrangements are asked to contact us before they submit their application.  Relevant supporting materials such as medical certificates should be submitted during registration.

Test Results

Completed question papers are returned to Cambridge for marking. Each candidate who has attempted all examination papers is able to download his/her Statement of Results online approximately 6 weeks after the examination. An overall grade is given along with a candidate profile indicating the performance level on each examination paper, from Weak, Borderline, Good to Exceptional.

Find out more at Understanding your Statement of Results.

Certificates will be sent approximately three months after the examination. There are three passing grades – Pass with Distinction, Pass with Merit and Pass.

			Grade		Score		CEF Level
			Pass with Distinction		90 or above		B2
			Pass with Merit		85 – 89		B1
			Pass		70 – 84		B1
					45 – 69		A2

We send the certificate to the address provided on the application form by local courier. If you have an overseas address, we can send you the certificate by courier at a cost of HK$250. Alternatively, you can authorise a friend or relative to collect the certificate from our Customer Services Centre on your behalf at no additional cost.

Enquiry of Results

Candidates wishing to enquire about their results must complete the Enquiry of Results form and fax the form to 2913 5172 (paid by credit card only) or mail it to British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Charges for result enquiries:

	Stage   Description Fee 1 A full clerical re-check of all papers HK$450 2 A re-mark of papers except Speaking test    HK$800

Deadline for submitting request for Stage 1 (clerical check) is 8 weeks after the examination and Stage 2 (re-mark) is 11 weeks after the examination.

All candidates wishing to request a re-mark must have completed, and received their results for, Stage 1 (clerical check) before requesting for Stage 2 (re-mark).

Where a candidate has already received a certificate for the examination for which they are requesting for Stage 2 (re-mark), the certificate must be returned to British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong. Requests will not be processed until this has been received.

Outcomes for Stage 1 (clerical check) will be advised within 2 weeks of receiving the original request. All requests for Stage 2 (re-mark) will be acknowledged by return and outcome letters will be dispatched within 5 weeks.

Where an enquiry leads to a change of grade, any results enquiry fees paid will be reimbursed.

Enquiry of Results Form

Replacement of Certificate

Certificates will be printed based on the names on the identity document. Misprinted certificates will be replaced free of charge within six months of the certificate being issued once British Council is notified within the six-month period. Candidates who have lost their original certificate may apply for a certifying statement. An administration fee of HK$465 will be charged. Application for a certifying statement must be made within 5 years after the examination. All candidates must complete the Replacement of Certificate form and fax the form to 2913 5172 (paid by credit card only) or mail it to British Council, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong.

Replacement of Certificate Form

Conditions

The examination date is fixed globally. Once your application has been accepted, change of examination date and time is not permitted.

No refund will be made for cancellation of examinations unless on medical grounds. British Council will make a 50% refund of the examination fee provided that the candidate puts such request in writing and submits a medical certificate within THREE working days after the examination.

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