Cambridge English qualifications are in-depth, prestigious exams that make learning English enjoyable, effective and rewarding. The test result certificate does not expire: it is valid for life.
There are three Cambridge English qualifications for general and higher education: B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency. Whatever your goals or ambitions, Cambridge English qualifications are a mark of excellence, accepted and trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide.
Cambridge English Qualifications
The qualifications are based on research into effective teaching and learning. They motivate people of all ages and abilities to learn English and develop practical skills for the real world.
Each exam focuses on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), helping learners to improve their speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills step by step. Click here to better understand what kind of skills you are expected to master in a real-life context at the different levels.
Currently, all of our Cambridge Assessment English tests are computer-based. Click here for some useful tips on what you need to do before the exam, what you can bring to the exam, what happens on the exam day, what happens at the end of each section, and after the exam.
Upcoming test dates+–
Please find upcoming test dates and the registration deadline for Cambridge Assessment English exams:
** FULLY BOOKED ** C1 Advanced, computer delivered, Saturday 25 November 2023
** CANCELLED ** C2 Proficiency, computer delivered, Saturday 18 November 2023
C1 Advanced, computer delivered, Wednesday 13 December 2023 * AN AFTERNOON SESSION *
Cambridge exam dates in 2024 will be announced soon. If you would like to take the C1 exam in December 2023, please contact us.
Registration closes 10 business days before the exam or when the session is full. If you are interested in taking the test, and none of the above test dates work for you, please contact the Finnbrit office. If we have enough interest, we may be able to arrange additional test sessions.
Why choose Cambridge English: B2 First?+–
B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English. Your certificate is valid for life.
Please find further information here.
Why choose Cambridge English: C1 Advanced?+–
C1 Advanced is an in-depth, high-level qualification that shows you have the language skills that employers and universities are looking for. Your certificate is valid for life.
Thousands of educational institutions, businesses, and government departments around the world accept Cambridge English Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English.
Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working, and living in English-speaking countries.
Please find further information here.
Your certificate can be awarded at different levels, depending on your achievement! For example, if you take the C1 Advanced exam…
…you receive Level C1 certificate
If you achieve a scale score of 180–199 (grade B or C) in your exam, you will be awarded the Certificate in Advanced English at Level C1.
…you receive Level C2 certificate
Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond the C1 level. If you achieve a scale score of 200–210 (grade A) in your exam, you will receive the Certificate in Advanced English stating that you demonstrated ability at Level C2.
…you receive Level B2 certificate
If your performance is below Level C1 but falls within Level B2 (scale score 160–179), Cambridge Assessment will recognise your achievement with a Cambridge English certificate stating that you demonstrated ability at Level B2.
Why choose Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency?+–
C2 Proficiency is our highest-level qualification – proof that you are a highly competent English speaker. This qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It proves you can communicate in English with fluency and sophistication. Your certificate is valid for life.
Preparing for and passing the exam means you have the level of English that’s needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.
Please find further information here.
How long is my Cambridge English certificate valid for?+–
Your Cambridge English certificate does not expire. Recognising organisations such as universities, colleges and employers can choose how long they accept results, so make sure you always check their requirements.
Terms and Conditions – Cambridge Exams+–
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