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English language exams
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Cambridge ESOL
Develop your English skills whatever your level

If you want to develop your English skills, we can help you, whatever your level, and whatever your reason. Whether you want to improve your job prospects, gain entry to a UK university, make travelling easier, we have a Cambridge exam to suit you.

Why take a Cambridge exam?

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) exams help you assess your ability to use English in real life communication. If you want to improve your employment prospects, seek further education, or are preparing to travel or live abroad, one of theses exams will be the right exam for you. Here are some of the reasons why Cambridge exams will add value to your career:

Internationally recognised certificates showing the level you have attained in the language
Known all over the world
Held worldwide in more than 140 countries
Held in Syria and marked in UK
Valid for a lifetime.

WHAT TYPE OF EFL exam SHOULD YOU TAKE?

You can take these exams at our centres in Syria whether you attend our English courses or not.:

Key English Test (KET)
An elementary exam, at Cambridge ESOL level 1 (Council of Europe level A2) which can be achieved after approximately 180-200 hours of learning and is about halfway to PET. It tests most basic communication needed in everyday situations and is suitable for students aged thirteen and over.

Preliminary English Test (PET)
The Cambridge ESOL level 2 exam (Council of Europe level B1). 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.

First Certificate in English (FCE)
At Cambridge ESOL level 3 (Council of Europe level B2) , 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.

Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
At Cambridge level 4 exam (Council of Europe level C1), this exam 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.

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
A top grade in this exam-(Council of Europe level C2) certifies that the candidate has near native speaker ability. As such it fulfils entry requirements in English language by British universities and many universities in other English speaking countries and by other professional bodies worldwide.

If you need more information or advice about these tests or when you can take them, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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