Registering for an exam - FAQs
- How can I take a Cambridge English exam?
- Where is my nearest centre?
- How much does an exam cost?
- Which exam should I take?
- Can native English speakers take Cambridge English exams?
- Is there any age limit for taking Cambridge English exams?
- How many types of Cambridge English exam are there?
- There is no test centre in my country – what can I do?
- My local exam centre isn't running the exam I would like to take. What can I do?
- Can I take a test online?
- I have a specific physical or learning difficulty. Can I take a Cambridge English exam?
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How can I take a Cambridge English exam?
You take Cambridge English exams at authorised Cambridge ESOL examination centres all over the world. Choose a centre and they will give you all the information you need in order to register for your exam, including entry costs and dates.
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Where is my nearest centre?
You can use the centre search to find your nearest centre.
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How much does an exam cost?
The cost of entering for a Cambridge English exam depends on which exam you take and where you take it. Please contact your local centre for further information.
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Which exam should I take?
Cambridge ESOL is not able to give specific advice as to which exam you should take. The following information should help when deciding which exam is right for you:
Try the Test your English online test
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Can native English speakers take Cambridge English exams?
Yes. Although Cambridge English exams are designed for non-native speakers of English, no language-related restrictions apply.
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Is there any age limit for taking Cambridge English exams?
There is no age limit on our exams. Candidates of any age are welcome to take our exams, although Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) contains some texts and tasks which are likely to be more suitable for candidates with a certain degree of maturity in their handling of abstract ideas and concepts.
Also, some of our exams have been specifically designed for school-age learners:
- Cambridge English: Young Learners
- Cambridge English: Key for Schools (KET for Schools)
- Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools (PET for Schools)
- Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCE for Schools)
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How many types of Cambridge English exam are there?
Cambridge ESOL offers English language qualifications for learners at all levels and in all contexts:
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There is no test centre in my country – what can I do?
You can only take Cambridge English exams through an authorised test centre so you will need to find a centre in a nearby country. There are 2,700 centres offering Cambridge English exams worldwide.
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My local exam centre isn't running the exam I would like to take. What can I do?
Exam centres do not necessarily offer every available exam date. If your local centre is not offering the exam/date that you would like, you will need to travel to take your exam at a different centre. There are 2,700 centres offering Cambridge English exams worldwide.
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Can I take a test online?
You can take Business Language Testing Service (BULATS) online and there are computer-based versions of many of our exams. You will still need to register with an authorised Cambridge ESOL exam centre in order to take your exam.
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I have a specific physical or learning difficulty. Can I take a Cambridge English exam?
Yes, Cambridge ESOL is happy to try and make provisions for you. You should ask your centre to apply to the Cambridge ESOL Special Circumstances Unit.
