The launch of the new Cambridge ESOL Candidate Support site has made it easier
and quicker for candidates preparing for our exams to find the support andmaterials they need.
The site, which went live in August 2007, covers KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC and YLE.
For each exam, candidates (or their parents in the case of YLE) can find:
- a summary of what each paper of the exam involves
- the popular Information for Candidates booklets
- sample papers, including answer keys and MP3 files with the listening material
- testimonials from other candidates who have already taken the exam.
For each paper, there is a summary
of what candidates have to do in each
part of the paper, lists of DOs and DON’Ts
and FAQs.
The site also has links to the Cambridge ESOL Recognition database and Results Online as well as the ALTE ePortfolio, for candidates who want to keep a record of their language learning.
This is just the first phase of the Candidate Support site, which will be expanded over the next few months: www.Candidates.CambridgeESOL.org
Early feedback from centres about the Candidate Support site
‘Easy to use, very clear … a candidate can get all the information they need’
Rahmi Nazarala, Chile
‘Very easy to navigate … a very good initiative to help bring candidates closer
to the examinations … Bravo!’
Mary Burzminski, Switzerland
‘Very clear and crisp, well organised, not too much text and not too much
information so not overloaded. Bright and colourful, modern … I love it!’
Mark Walker, Greece
‘The site is very easy to use and hyperlinks are self-explanatory … the
information is laid out very clearly.’
Gerardo Valazza, Uruguay
‘Very attractive, very user-friendly and holds a lot of relevant information.’
Nirupa Fernandez, India
‘The presentation is certainly clear and easy to navigate … It is useful to have this
information easily accessible in one site.’
Murray Keeler, Turkey