First Certificate in English (FCE)
Exam details and timetables for 2010
Set texts
Paper 2: Writing (1 hour and 20 minutes)
One or both of the following texts may be read as preparation for the two optional set text tasks:
Wilkie Collins: The Woman in White (Black Cat or any edition)
Michael Crichton: Jurassic Park (Macmillan or any edition)
The texts are Graded Readers which have been adapted to the level and are suitable for FCE candidates. Other editions of these books may be available. However, teachers and candidates should be aware that the language level in other editions may be less accessible.
Timetable
February Session (computer-based exams)
| Saturday 27 February |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 20 February–28 February |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
March Session (paper-based exam)
| Saturday 13 March (0102) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 05 March–28 March |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
April Session (computer-based exams)
| Thursday 22 April |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 17 April–25 April |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
May Session (paper-based exam) (NEW)
| Saturday 15 May (0102) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 07 May–16 May |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
June Session (paper-based exam)
| Saturday 12 June (0102) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 24 May–20 June |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
or
| Tuesday 15 June (0100) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 24 May–20 June |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
July Session (computer-based exams)
| Saturday 17 July |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 10 July–18 July |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
August Session (paper-based exams)
| Thursday 26 August (UK and Republic of Ireland only) |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 21 August–29 August |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
August Session (computer-based exams)
| Saturday 28 August |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 21 August–29 August |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
November Session (computer-based exams)
| Friday 19 November |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 13 November–21 November |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
December Session (paper-based exam)
| Tuesday 07 December (0100) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 19 November–12 December |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
or
| Saturday 11 December (0102) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 19 November–12 December |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
