With over 250,000 people taking FCE every year, it is one of the most popular international English language qualifications in the world. It is widely recognised by employers and educational institutions in many countries as proof of language ability at an intermediate level.
In Lithuania FCE is equivalent to the school leaving exam in English. Secondary school leavers who hold FCE are exempted from the school leaving exam in English.
FCE is the third of five levels in the Cambridge Main Suite of English language exams. It corresponds to Council of Europe level B2 and the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) Level 3.
There are five parts to the exam, each worth 40 marks:
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| Paper 1 |
Reading |
75 minutes |
| Paper 2 |
Writing |
90 minutes |
| Paper 3 |
Use of English |
75 minutes |
| Paper 4 |
Listening |
40 minutes |
| Paper 5 |
Speaking |
14 minutes |
For more information about format and examples of the exam, see the official Cambridge ESOL Handbook.
All written papers are sent to Cambridge to be marked and results are released approximately eight weeks after the exam date. They will be sent to the British Council and we will forward them to your home adress.
There are three passing grades: A, B and C and two failing grades: D and E.
A candidate needs to obtain 60 to 65 per cent of total marks in order to obtain a C grade. There is no minimum pass mark for the individual papers.
Students who achieve grades A to C will receive a certificate approximately one month after receiving their results.
Even if you are confident of your English language skills, it is essential that you get to know the format of the FCE exam and practice by answering sample questions such as those available on the Cambridge ESOL website.
Studying with the guidance of an expeienced teacher is an excellent way to prepare and many language schools run specially designed courses. However, if you prefer to study independently, a wide range of materials are available in a good language bookshops.
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For more information please contact our Examinations Services by email or telephone +370 5 264 4890, fax +340 5 264 4893.
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