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First Certificate in English (FCE)

Difficulty level: B2 / Alte 3 /upper intermediate
The First Certificate in English is the most important of the Cambridge exams.
Who is it for?
Pass this test and everybody knows you have an acceptable level of English. You can operate effectively in a business or social context.
What is the FCE test like?
The test has five sections:
Reading - 75 minutes
Writing - 2 essays, 90 minutes
Use of English - 90 minutes
Listening - 40 minutes
Speaking - interview, normally with another candidate, 15 minutes
Score
A, B, C (pass), D, E or U (fail)
FCE A grade pass is accepted for entry to some universities
Level
Upper intermediate
Where do I take the test?
At a test centre.
When can I take the test?
Arrange with your closest test centre. The test can only be taken twice a year, in June and December.
How much does it cost to take FCE?
Fees are set by test centres.

Preliminary English Test (PET)

Difficulty level: B1 / Alte 2 / low intermediate
The Preliminary English Test is one of the Cambridge ESOL exams.
Who is it for?
Do this test if you want to know that you have an intermediate level of English. With this level of English you will enjoy holidays in English speaking countries. You should probably continue studying once you have passed the PET exam.
What is the PET test like?
The test has three sections:
Reading and Writing - 90 minutes
Listening - 30 minutes
Speaking - an interview, 10 minutes
Paper-based or computer-based exams
You can do the PET exam on a computer or on paper. The computer-based exam is available once a month. The paper-based exam is only available six times a year.
Score
‘pass’, ‘pass with merit’, ‘narrow fail’, or ‘fail’
Level
B1/ Alte 2 / low intermediate
Where do I take the test?
At a test centre.
When can I take the test ?
Arrange with your The paper-based test can be taken 6 times a year. The computer-based test is available once a month.

How much does it cost to take PET?
Fees are set by test centres.

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