Computer-based Cambridge English tests, which are administered in Poland by the British Council, consist of the same parts as the paper-based exams. E.g. while sitting an FCE computer-based test candidate will face the same tasks as a candidate passing a paper-based FCE. The difference being that the former will do so in front of a computer. There is a friendly and easy-to-use interface with an online timer build-in. The candidate is able to go back to the previous questions and correct them. Moreover, each person that passes the test receives a certificate that does not differ from the one received for passing the paper-based test version and which is recognized by the same institutions as the most prestigious indication of language skills.

More about the advantages of computer-based tests can be found at our special computer-based test website.

The computer-based tests in sessions on demand, which are available for institutions registering groups of at least 10 candidates for an examination level, include:

• KET,
• KET for Schools,
• PET,
• PET for Schools,
• FCE,
• CAE,
• BEC.

The registering institution is obliged to make available an appropriate computer venue where all the writing and listening parts of the exam can be held (the Listening part is heard on headphones which guarantee a high sound quality) and an appropriate venue to hold the speaking part of the exam. All venues must meet the requirements listed in the document Standards of halls for examination sittings.

If an organised group numbers less than ten candidates or if any other questions concerning examinations for candidates registered by institutions arise, please contact us by phone at + 48 (0) 22 695 59 00 or by e-mail exams@britishcouncil.pl.

The standard fees for paper-based Cambridge English exams are presented in the:

• 2012/13 Examinations Fees document for exams organised until 30 June 2013
• 2013/14 Examinations Fees document for exams organised from 1 July 2013

If you are interested in this offer and wish to organise a paper-based Cambridge English exam session on your premises, you will be entitled to receive a discount exam fee for your candidates.

For further information please contact us by phone on (22) 695 59 00 or by e-mail at exams@britishcouncil.pl

IN ORDER TO REGISTER A GROUP OF YOUR candidates PLEASE:

1. For exams organised until 30 June 2013 read the Cambridge English Examinations Regulations 2012/13 for candidates registered by schools/institutions.

For exams organised from 1 July 2013 read the Cambridge English Examinations Regulations 2013/14 for candidates registered by schools/institutions.

2. Check available exam dates and registration deadlines using ExamFinder.

If you need any further information, please contact British Council (tel. 22 695 59 00, e-mail: exams@britishcouncil.pl) or an examination centre of your choice for details of examination offer and registration process.

3. Register directly by ExamFinder after having checked available exams dates or come back later on and log in to the on-line registration system and follow the registration instructions.

IMPORTANT!

You need to create your account in the system when registering for the first time. You will receive your login details by e-mail.

4. Remember to complete your registration by:

• making the payment no later than 3 days before the registration deadline.
• entering candidate details into the on-line registration system.
• matching the payment (s) with the candidates’ names before the entry closing date.

If you wish to register your candidates not using our on-line registration system, please contact British Council (tel. 22 695 59 00, e-mail: exams@britishcouncil.pl) or an examination centre of your choice to order registration documents.

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidate requiring special arrangements during the exam (e.g. disabled or dyslexic) should also submit a completed Special Arrangements Form together with an appropriate certificate from a specialist.

If the conditions listed above are not fulfilled by the final submission date the candidates will not be registered for the exam session.

The programme is very user friendly (…) during the test you can go back to the previous tasks and correct them. The computer-based test makes writing so much easier as there is a word counter built into the system so I did not have to worry about writing too much or too little.

Computer-based PET candidate from the Warsaw session

I would recommend computer-based CESOL tests to everyone, as it is the best and the most objective and unstressful way to verify students’ English language skills.

Candidate's parent