There are six Cambridge ESOL exams to choose from. Below you will find information for each level including application deadline and exam dates, prices and location details. Follow the links below for in-depth descriptions of the content and structure of each type of exam.
The Key English Test is an elementary level examination for learners of English. Learners are expected to have developed many of the basic linguistic ‘survival skills’ needed to interact socially or at work in an English speaking environment. A minimum of 10 candidates is required for this exam to take place.
Location Amsterdam
Price € 155.-
The Cambridge level 2 exam. It tests language ability at lower-intermediate level (after approximately 375 hours of study) and is about two-thirds of the way to the very popular FCE. A minimum of 10 candidates is required for this exam to take place.
Location Amsterdam
Price € 160.-
At Cambridge level 3, this exam is at the upper-intermediate or 'independent user' level. FCE is the most widely taken exam and has the most widespread recognition. It is taken for employment and study purposes.
Locations Amsterdam, Den Haag, Eindhoven, Groningen, Utrecht and Zeeland.
Price € 185.-
A Cambridge level 4 exam, this offers a lower-advanced language qualification for those who need to use English in their jobs. It is mostly taken by university students and young professionals. Many universities recognise CAE as an English language entry requirement.
Locations Amsterdam, Den Haag, Eindhoven, Groningen, Utrecht and Zeeland.
Price € 200.-
A top grade in this exam certifies that the candidate has near-native speaker ability; therefore it fulfils entry requirements in English language by British universities and many universities in other English-speaking countries and by other professional bodies worldwide.
Locations Amsterdam, Den Haag, Eindhoven, Groningen, Utrecht and Zeeland.
Price € 215.-
BEC is suitable for people aged 16 and over, who are either preparing for a career in business or are already in work. Three levels of BEC can be chosen: Preliminary, Vantage and Higher. You can choose the level that matches your level of English language skills and the professional needs. A minimum of 10 candidates is required for this exam to take place.
Location Amsterdam
Price Preliminary € 160.- / Vantage € 185.- / Higher € 215.-
The Cambridge ESOL exams are comparable to standards of the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF).
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