PET is the second level Cambridge ESOL exam at level B1 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level.

PET reflects the use of language in real life, such as understanding signs and announcements, and is accepted by many employers as proof of ability to use English in clerical, secretarial or managerial jobs.

Is PET for you?

Can you use English to:

			deal with everyday events?
			read simple textbooks or magazine articles?
			write letters on familiar subjects?
			take notes in a meeting?

If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then PET is the right exam for you.

Test format

PET has three papers:

			Reading & Writing (90 minutes)
			Listening (35 minutes)
			Speaking (10–12 minutes)

Each paper is returned to Cambridge for marking and assessment, except the Speaking Test, which is conducted by two locally based examiners who examine candidates face to face. All examiners are accredited by Cambridge ESOL.

Results

Each skill carries 25% of the total marks. There are two pass grades (Pass with merit and Pass) and certificates are awarded to candidates who achieve these grades. Candidates who achieve a grade Narrow Fail or Fail are judged not to have reached the required standard for PET.