English Tests - Exams - British Council

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ENGLISH TESTS

The British Council offers a wide range of UK qualifications in India including a variety of English language tests and exams awarded by the prestigious University of Cambridge ESOL. By taking one of these English language exams, you will not only gain an internationally recognised qualification, but also develop your overall proficiency in English.

Find out about the benefits of these qualifications and their recognition.

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Business related exams

If you are a young professional or student and want to develop your skills for the workplace then try one of our business English exams. Gain a qualification which will help you get a job or a place on an MBA course by taking the Business English Certificate (BEC) or assess your level with the Business English Language Testing System (BULATS).

General English Tests

If you want to assess your overall proficiency in English then take a general English exam. Cambridge Main Suite Examinations have something for every age from 13+ to 60+ and for every level of English from beginner to advanced.

Young Learners' English Tests'

If you have a child between the ages of 7 – 12 and you want your child to experience a fun, stimulating and international test, then register for the YLE now!

English Language Teaching Qualifications

Whether you are an experienced or newly qualified English Language teacher or professional, why don’t you check out the newly launched Cambridge Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) or try the Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other languages (CELTA)? Find out more from our guide to English Language Teaching (ELT) qualifications available in India.

Teacher Support Programmes

If you are a teacher, principal or head of an institute and want to help prepare your students for any of our English tests then why don’t you register for our Teacher Support Programmes for Examinations. Launched in April 2006, these courses will give you all the information and skills you need to get you started.