Cambridge University Press collaborates with the British Council in the Addvantage member scheme to support learners and teachers by providing information and convenient access to the official exam preparation materials and more.
Addvantage members receive exclusive benefits from Cambridge University Press and online training courses developed by their teacher development experts which introduce the principles of assessment and teaching of exam levels for Cambridge English Qualifications and IELTS.
One free complementary book title of your choice per member
Addvantage members are invited to order one complementary book title of choice provided by Cambridge University Press – the official sponsor of the Addvantage member scheme - from the current English Language Teaching catalogue. Terms and conditions apply.
Offer is limited to one complimentary book title of your choice per member institution. You can select from the following list:
You will be able to order your book title of choice via the online form between 01 October 2021 and 31 May 2022.
One free complementary 20-hour “Understanding Assessment” online course per member
We invite one teacher per member (school/institution) to sign-up to access the complementary 20-hour online methodology course ‘Understanding assessment’ provided by Cambridge University Press – the official sponsor of the Addvantage member scheme.
Read the Understanding Assessment online course description for more information. Terms and conditions apply.
One free complementary 20-hour 'Testing and Assessment' online course per member
We invite one teacher per member (school/institution) to sign-up to access one complementary 20-hour Testing and Assessment online methodology course provided by Cambridge University Press – the official sponsor of the Addvantage member scheme. Terms and conditions apply. Teachers may choose from:
- How to teach Cambridge English: Advanced (C1 Advanced)
- How to teach Cambridge English: First (B2 First)
- How to teach IELTS
- Learning Oriented Assessment
About Cambridge University Press
The official sponsor of the Addvantage member scheme
Cambridge University Press is one of the world’s leading English language teaching publishers. Its ELT materials are used by people in nearly every country in the world to learn and teach English.
The only official exam preparation materials
Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment English have brought together their expertise to develop the official exam preparation materials for Cambridge qualifications and tests.
Working in collaboration, they have developed a range of official courses, support materials and practice tests to provide learners and teachers with everything they need to successfully prepare for Cambridge English Qualifications and IELTS.
Cambridge University Press is the only publisher who develops the official preparation materials for Cambridge exams.
Free online events and webinars for teachers
Our first joint online event of 2021/22 exclusively for teachers at Addvantage member schools took place on Thursday 18 November, at 17.00 hours (CET). The online workshop on "Exam practice and preparation: past, present and future" with speaker Glyn Hughes, provided by Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and British Council’s moderator Maria José Galleno, was about helping teachers to develop their assessment literacy.
Cambridge University Press events in 2021:
- Global Schools Festival 22 - 25 November 2021 will be looking at the big ideas in teaching and learning and how they can be implemented in the classroom
- Exam preparation and real-world English for A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools with Olha Madylus 7 December 2021 09.00 (UK time) / 9 December 2021 15.00 (UK time)
Cambridge University Press held two great webinar series in 2021 to help you with teaching primary and secondary students.
- To support teaching teens Exams CATCH UP series
- For teachers of young learners, CATCHUPFUN series
Free online resources
- Go to World of Fun for fun ideas, teaching tips and resources for teachers preparing for the exams for young learners.
- The practice makes perfect site has tips, tricks and lesson plans to use in your classroom for teachers preparing for exams. You can also submit your own ideas to share with teachers around the world.
- Visit the Teacher support for IELTS page for information about online courses, webinars, videos and articles.
