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Improve your English, whatever your level

We offer Cambridge English exams at our centre in Almaty. You can take your exam at one of five levels; each level will test your English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

What are the different levels?

Key English Test (KET)

Key English Test (KET) is the first level of the Cambridge exams in English. It assesses your ability to cope with everyday written and spoken communications at a basic level. KET enables candidates to demonstrate a level of English that is useful when travelling in English- speaking countries. KET has three papers: reading and writing, listening and speaking

Price: 15 000 KZT

Preliminary English Test (PET)

Preliminary English Test (PET) is the second level of the Cambridge exams in English. It is designed for people whose English is adequate for many practical purposes, including work, study and social situations. PET is recognised by many employers and educational institutions as proof of intermediate level English skills. PET has three papers: reading and writing, listening and speaking.

Price: 15 500 KZT

First Certificate in English (FCE)

First Certificate in English (FCE) is the third level of the Cambridge exams in English. If your English is adequate for many practical everyday purposes, including business and study, then FCE is for you. Successful candidates will have a wide grasp of vocabulary, should be able to construct an argument, and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations. FCE is recognised by many universities as proof of intermediate level English skills. If you want to work or study abroad, or in international business, an FCE certificate will be an important asset for you. FCE has five papers: reading, writing, use of English, listening and speaking.

Price: 21 500 KZT

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is the fourth level of the Cambridge exams in English. It assesses your ability to communicate with confidence in English and deal with most aspects of everyday life. It is a valuable qualification for anyone who wants to work or study abroad or to develop a career that requires language skills, including business, medicine, engineering and many other professions. Almost all universities in the UK and a growing number in the USA recognise CAE, as do many employers throughout the world. CAE has five papers: reading, writing, use of English, listening and speaking.

Price: 22 500 KZT

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is the highest level of the Cambridge exams in English. Successful candidates at this level are approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker. CPE certificates are recognised by institutions of higher education in the UK and a growing number in the USA. Employers throughout the world also recognise CPE. CPE has five papers: reading, writing, use of English, listening and speaking.

Price: 23 500 KZT

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