FCE is designed for learners whose command of English is adequate for many practical everyday purposes, including business and study.

You should have a wide grasp of vocabulary, and be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations.

Five English language skills are tested:

• Reading
• Writing
• Use of English
• Listening
• Speaking.

Check how to register for the exam and read our refund and transfer policies for the Cambridge exams.

• You can contact our Exams office.
• You can register for a General English language course at our Teaching Centre.
• You can check the University Of Cambridge ESOL official website, where teachers, exam centres and candidates can find all the details and updates related to the Cambridge ESOL Exams.
• You can check the Cambridge ESOL candidate support website where you will find handbooks and sample papers to download for free  of charge and many more support material.

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.