FCE - English language qualifications - Exams – British Council

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	First Certificate of English

		Exam venue: British Council Beirut

		Exam fees: USD 160.00 or LBP 240,000

Tell me more about it.

FCE - First Certificate in English is an upper-intermediate level exam which recognises your ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications.

Am I able to sit for this exam?

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.

What does it test?

Five English language skills are tested:

Reading
Writing
Use of English
Listening
Speaking.

When can I do the test?

Exam sessions

Registration dates

March

until 20 January

May/ June

until 7 March

November/ December

until 15 October

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How can I prepare for it?

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