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	English language exams

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 these will be the right exam for you.

		About Cambridge English exams
		By taking one of these English language exams, you will not only gain an internationally recognised qualification, but also develop your overall proficiency in English.

		Key English Test (KET)
		An elementary level exam, testing your ability to deal with basic written and spoken communications.

		PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST (PET)
		An intermediate level exam, testing your ability to cope with everyday written and spoken communications.

		FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH (FCE)
		An upper intermediate level exam - ideal if you can deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications.

		Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
		An advanced exam - if you can communicate with confidence in English for work or study purposes, this is the exam for you.

		Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
		A very advanced level exam - perfect if you have achieved a high level of language skills and are able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context.

		Young learners English tests (YLE)
		An enjoyable way of assessing the English of children between the ages of 7 and 12.

English language exams

IELTS to work or study abroad

School Exams

Professional and Academic qualifications