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Are you learning English?

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) offers the world’s most valuable English language qualifications. Over 3.3 million people every year in 130 countries take our world-famous exams.

Why take a Cambridge English exam?

  • Improve your English
  • Follow a course taught in English at university or college
  • Get a good job
  • Travel or live abroad.

More about the benefits of Cambridge English

How to take a Cambridge English exam

1. Choose your exam

Find out your level of English
Take our free online test and find out your current level of English.

We have a wide range of English language tests at different levels and for different purposes:

Find the exam that’s right for you

2. Choose your exam centre

You can take Cambridge English exams at more than 2,700 Cambridge ESOL exam centres around the world.

Find your nearest centre

3. Contact your exam centre

Your centre will tell you:

  • how to register
  • when you can take the test
  • how much the test will cost
  • how you can get ready for the test.

Find contact details for your nearest centre

  • Take an exam

    Over 2,700 centres across 130 countries offer Cambridge English exams.

    Contact your nearest centre to register for your exam.

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  • Who recognises Cambridge English

    Search for over 12,500 education institutions, employers, government agencies and other organisations worldwide that will accept your Cambridge English certificate.

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  • Test your English

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    Not sure which Cambridge English exam is right for you?

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