Official Cambridge English Qualifications
Cambridge English exams: prove your level, open the world.
Cambridge English qualifications are in-depth exams that make learning enjoyable, effective and rewarding. Recognised by 25,000+ universities, employers and governments across the globe.
Choose your exam
Each qualification targets a specific CEFR level and is designed so you can progress step by step, from A2 Key to C2 Proficiency.
A2 Key (KET)
CEFR A2Basic everyday English — school students and beginners.
- Duration
- ≈ 2h
- Format
- Reading & Writing (60 min), Listening (30 min), Speaking (8–10 min, paired).
- Scoring
- Cambridge English Scale 100–150. Pass from 120.
B1 Preliminary (PET)
CEFR B1Independent users able to handle everyday communication and travel.
- Duration
- ≈ 2h 20
- Format
- Reading (45 min), Writing (45 min), Listening (30 min), Speaking (12–17 min).
- Scoring
- Cambridge English Scale 120–170. Pass from 140.
B2 First (FCE)
CEFR B2Upper-intermediate — university admissions, work and study abroad.
- Duration
- ≈ 3h 30
- Format
- Reading & Use of English (75 min), Writing (80 min), Listening (40 min), Speaking (14 min).
- Scoring
- Cambridge English Scale 140–190. Pass from 160.
C1 Advanced (CAE)
CEFR C1Advanced learners — accepted by 9,000+ universities and employers worldwide.
- Duration
- ≈ 4h
- Format
- Reading & Use of English (90 min), Writing (90 min), Listening (40 min), Speaking (15 min).
- Scoring
- Cambridge English Scale 160–210. Pass from 180.
C2 Proficiency (CPE)
CEFR C2Mastery — the highest Cambridge English qualification.
- Duration
- ≈ 4h
- Format
- Reading & Use of English (90 min), Writing (90 min), Listening (40 min), Speaking (16 min).
- Scoring
- Cambridge English Scale 180–230. Pass from 200.
Linguaskill
A1 – C1+Modular online adaptive test for employers and universities.
- Duration
- ≈ 2h 40
- Format
- Reading & Listening (60–85 min, adaptive), Writing (45 min), Speaking (15 min).
- Scoring
- Results in 48 hours, mapped to CEFR on the Cambridge English Scale.
The CEFR at a glance
The Common European Framework of Reference describes language ability on a six-level scale. Cambridge English exams map directly to it.
Understand and use very basic phrases.
Communicate in simple, routine tasks.
Handle most travel and work situations.
Interact fluently with native speakers.
Use language flexibly for academic and professional purposes.
Understand virtually everything with ease and precision.
Why Cambridge English?
- • Recognised by 25,000+ universities, employers and governments worldwide.
- • In-depth assessment of all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
- • Results reported on the Cambridge English Scale — a single, consistent measure.
- • Certificates never expire — a lifelong proof of your English level.
- • Backed by more than 100 years of research from the University of Cambridge.
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