General English
These exams are for learners at all levels of language ability and are designed to progress the language learner from beginner to advanced levels.
KET (Key English Test)
KET (A2 level, CEFR) is taken in over 70 different countries, with the majority of candidates from Europe, South America and the Asia-Pacific region. Their reasons for taking the exam vary from personal interest to employment purposes to interest in further English language study.
PET (Preliminary English Test)
PET (B1 level, CEFR) is taken by candidates from 80 countries with the majority of candidates in Europe and South America. Half of them take PET to improve their future employment prospects and a third state that they are interested in the further study of English.
FCE (First Certificate in English)
FCE (B2 level, CEFR) is taken by candidates from all over the world, representing over 200 nationalities. It has widespread recognition in the commercial and industrial sectors and many universities and educational institutions recognise FCE for English language entrance requirements.
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
CAE (C1 level, CEFR) is a high-level qualification for professional or study purposes, and is used as proof of the language level needed to work at a managerial or professional level or to follow a course of academic study at university level.
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
CPE (C2 level, CEFR) is recognised throughout the world by universities, further education institutions, professional bodies and by commerce and industry as an indication of a very high level of competence in English.
Young Learners English
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These fun and motivating tests are taken by children from 65 countries. The three levels – Starters and Movers (A1 level, CEFR) and Flyers (A2 level, CEFR) – are a good first step to KET and other Cambridge exams.
Business English
BEC (Business English Certificates)
BEC is a range of certificated examinations aimed at individual learners who wish to obtain a business-related English language qualification. There are three levels: BEC Preliminary (B1 level, CEFR), BEC Vantage (B2 level, CEFR) and BEC Higher (C1 level, CEFR).
BULATS (Business Language Testing Service)
This is a non-certificated assessment service that offers employers a quick, reliable and flexible method of assessing employees’ language skills.
English for Special Purposes
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
IELTS is popular with students who want to study or work in places where English is the language of communication. IELTS scores are recognised by universities and colleges, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.
Cambridge ILEC (International Legal English Certificate)
ILEC is an examination set at Levels B2 and C1 (CEFR) and assesses language skills in a legal context. It has been developed in collaboration with TransLegal and is recognised by leading associations of lawyers.
Cambridge ICFE (International Certificate in Financial English)
ICFE is a high level examination set at Levels B2 and C1 (CEFR) and assesses language skills in a financial context. It is a test of English for the financial and accounting sector.
ESOL Skills for Life
These certificates, available at five levels, provide flexible assessment of ESOL learners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and are fully based on the Adult ESOL Core Curriculum.
Teaching Awards
Certificates
TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)
This qualification focuses on the core professional knowledge needed by teachers of English as a second language.
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
This award is an initial qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience and is an internationally recognised teaching qualification.
CELTYL (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners)
This international certificate demonstrates proof of the skills needed to teach English to children or teenagers in language schools.
YL extension to CELTA
This certificate is for CELTA certificate holders who want to transfer their CELTA skills and knowledge to a young learner teaching environment.
ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching)
This award is designed for experienced teachers who wish to improve their skills in their current working context.
Certificate in Further Education Teaching Stage 3 with the Certificate for ESOL Subject Specialists
This certificate is for teachers in the Learning and Skills sector who need to meet the UK government requirements for teaching English in this sector.
Diplomas
DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults)
This diploma is for teachers with substantial experience of teaching English to speakers of other languages who are ready to progress their career.
IDLTM (International Diploma in Language Teaching Management)
IDLTM is a globally recognised qualification that enables language teaching professionals to apply insights and skills derived from management theory and practice to their work as language teaching managers.