Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) is made up of three papers developed to test your English skills.

You can
see exactly whats in each paper below.
Paper Content Marks Purpose
(% of
total)
Reading and Reading: 50% Shows you can read and understand the main
5 parts/ points from signs, newspapers and magazines,
35questions and can use vocabulary and structure correctly.
Writing
(1 hour 30 minutes) Writing:
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7 questions

Listening 4 parts/ 25% You have to be able to follow and understand a

(36 minutes, including 6 25 questions range of spoken materials including
minutes' transfer time) announcements and discussions about everyday
See sample paper life.
Speaking 4 parts 25% Shows how good your spoken English is as you
(1012 minutes per pair of take part in conversation by asking/answering
candidates) questions and talking, for example, about your
See sample paper likes and dislikes. Your Speaking test will be
conducted face to face with one or two other
candidates and two examiners. This makes your
test more realistic and more reliable.

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Cambridge English: Key is made up of three papers developed to test your English skills. You can see exactly what is in each paper below.
Paper Content Marks Purpose
(% of
total)
Reading and Writing 9 parts/ 50% Shows you can understand simple written
(1 hour 10 minutes) 56 questions information such as signs, brochures, newspapers
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Listening 5 parts/ 25% Requires you to be able to understand

(30 minutes, including 8 25 questions announcements and other spoken material when
minutes' transfer time) people speak reasonably slowly.
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Speaking 2 parts 25% Shows you can take part in a conversation by

(810 minutes per pair of answering and asking simple questions. Your
candidates) Speaking test will be conducted face to face with
See sample paper one or two other candidates and two examiners.
This makes your test more realistic and more
reliable.

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Cambridge English: First (FCE) is a test of all areas of language ability.
The updated exam (for exam sessions from January 2015) is made up of four papers developed to test your English language
skills. You can see exactly whats in each paper below.

The Speaking test is taken face to face, with two candidates and two examiners. This creates a more realistic and reliable measure
of your ability to use English to communicate.

Paper Content Purpose

Reading and Use of 7 parts/52 questions Shows you can deal confidently with different types of
English(1 hour 15 text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. Tests
minutes) your use of English with tasks that show how well you
See sample paper can control your grammar and vocabulary.
Writing 2 parts Requires you to be able to produce two different pieces
(1 hour 20 minutes) of writing, such as letters, reports, reviews and essays.
See sample paper
Listening 4 parts/30 questions Requires you to be able to follow and understand a
(about 40 minutes) range of spoken materials, such as news programmes,
See sample paper presentations and everyday conversations.
Speaking 4 parts Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face to face situations. You
(14 minutes per pair of candidates) will take the Speaking test with one or two other candidates.
See sample paper

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Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is a thorough test of all areas of language ability.
The updated exam (for exam sessions from January 2015) is made up of four papers developed to test your English language skills.
You can see exactly whats in each paper below.

The Speaking test is taken face to face, with two candidates and two examiners. This creates a more realistic and reliable measure
of your ability to use English to communicate.

Paper Content Purpose

Reading and Use of 8 parts/ Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers
English 56 questions and magazines. Tests your use of English with different types of exercise that show how
(1 hour 30 minutes) well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.
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Writing 2 parts You create two different pieces of writing, such as essays, letters/emails, proposals,
(1 hour 30 minutes) reports and reviews.
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Listening 4 parts/ Tests your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as
(about 40 minutes) 30 questions interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations.
See sample paper

Speaking 4 parts Tests your ability to communicate effectively in facetoface situations. You will take the
(15 minutes per pair Speaking test with another candidate.
of candidates)
See sample paper

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Cambridge English: Proficiency is made up of four papers developed to test your English skills. You can see
exactly what is in each paper below.
Paper Content Purpose
Reading and Use of English 7 parts/ Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text,
(1 hour 30 minutes) 53 questions such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers
See sample paper and manuals.

Writing 2 parts Requires you to be able to write a variety of text types,

(1 hour 30 minutes) such as essays, reports and reviews.
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Listening 4 parts/ Requires you to be able to follow and understand a range

(about 40 minutes) 30 questions of spoken materials, such as lectures, speeches and
See sample paper interviews.

Speaking 3 parts Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face

(16 minutes per pair of situations.
candidates)
See sample paper

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