The dates for the Reading, Writing and Use of English components for KET for Schools, PET, PET for Schools, FCE, CAE, CPE, and BEC are set in advance by the University of Cambridge and cannot be changed. They take place on the same day around the world but the speaking component may be held on different dates.
Please note that the closing date for registration for our exams are considerably in advance of the exams themselves and are strictly adhered to!
See the table below for exam dates and registration deadlines; check the registration details for the next registration period.
Fees are valid for exams in 2013. Download a copy of the dates and fees for 2013 here.
| Exam |
Exam Fee |
Date -written papers |
Date -Speaking test |
Closing date for entries |
| KET for Schools |
€100,00 |
9 March |
9 March |
14 - 18 January |
| KET for Schools |
€100,00 |
1 June |
1 June |
8 - 12 April |
| Exam |
Exam Fee |
Date -written papers |
Date -Speaking test |
Closing date for entries |
| PET |
€108,00 |
6 June |
6 June |
8 - 12 April |
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| PET for Schools |
€108,00 |
9 March |
9 March |
14 - 18 January |
| PET for Schools |
€108,00 |
1 June |
1 June |
8 - 12 April |
| Exam |
Exam Fee |
Date -written papers |
Date -Speaking test |
Closing date for entries |
| FCE paper-based |
€192,00 |
9 March |
2 March |
14 - 18 January |
| FCE paper-based |
€192,00 |
8 June |
1 June |
8 - 12 April |
| FCE paper-based |
€192,00 |
7 December |
30 November |
7 - 15 October |
| Exam |
Exam Fee |
Date -written papers |
Date -Speaking test |
Closing date for entries |
| FCE for Schools |
€192,00 |
1 June |
31 May |
8 - 12 April |
| Exam |
Exam Fee |
Date -written papers |
Date -Speaking test |
Closing date for entries |
| CAE paper-based |
€202,00 |
6 March |
2 March |
14 - 18 January |
| CAE paper-based |
€202,00 |
12 June |
8 June |
8 - 12 April |
| CAE paper-based |
€202,00 |
4 December |
30 November |
7 - 15 October |
| Exam |
Exam Fee |
Date -written papers |
Date -Speaking test |
Closing date for entries |
| CPE paper-based |
€207,00 |
9 March |
2 March |
14 - 18 January |
| CPE paper-based |
€207,00 |
13 June |
8 June |
8 - 12 April |
| CPE paper-based |
€207,00 |
5 December |
30 November |
7 - 15 October |
| Exam |
Exam Fee |
Date -written papers |
Date -Speaking test |
Closing date for entries |
| BEC Preliminary |
€110,00 |
5 June |
To be set |
8 - 12 April |
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| BEC Vantage |
€193,00 |
6 June |
To be set |
8 - 12 April |
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| BEC Higher |
€208,00 |
4 June |
To be set |
8 - 12 April |
* The minimum number of candidates per session is 10 for paper based.
Late entry up to 1 month from closing date - regular fee plus € 19.75.
The YLE (Young Learners Tests) and IELTS are specific cases, so please consult the individual sections for more information.
You cannot enter for only part of an examination. All components must be taken on the dates specified and it is not possible to take part of an examination in one session and the remainder at another time.
Please note: it is possible to register after the registration deadline up to a certain date with a late entry fee. Please contact Examinations Services for further information.
The dates for the speaking tests are set by the British Council and may be held on a different day than the written components. These are usually one or two weeks in advance of the main exam date or may be one week after the written tests - depending on the availability of examiners. Speaking dates will be published in the tables above one month before the exam date.
*You must ensure that you will be available on the above dates as changes to the timetables cannot be made once they are set.
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