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Cambridge English Language Assessment is the new name for University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
The new name and new logo will be introduced gradually during 2013, and our exams, certificates, statements of results and other official documentation, will change from November 2013.
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Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)
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Cambridge English: Preliminary, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET), is an intermediate level qualification. It shows you are able to use your English language skills for work, study and travel.
Around 2,700 centres worldwide offer Cambridge English exams. Find a centre near you and register to take your exam.
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Every year, thousands of people who want to use English to improve their work and study prospects take Cambridge English: Preliminary.
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29/04/2013
A new illustrated history of Cambridge English exams and the people behind them has been published by experts in Cambridge.
The official Facebook page of Cambridge English Language Assessment has recently achieved 1 million Facebook fans.
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is the latest educational institution to recognise Cambridge English: Advanced as proof of English language ability.
18/04/2013
A day at the fairground sounds like a fun way for children to practise their English language skills – and thanks to a new mobile phone game from a department of Cambridge University, this idea has become at least a virtual reality.
05/04/2013
Students who want to join the London Business School's MBA programmes in London and Dubai can now use the Cambridge English Advanced exam.
28/03/2013
Cambridge backs tests to evaluate language skills of overseas-trained medical professionals
Cambridge English Language Assessment organises hundreds of events worldwide every year. The events range from seminars for teachers, attendance at local, national and international English language teaching events, and the organisation of the major testing and assessment conferences. We also run a very well-attended programme of webinars throughout the year.
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Cambridge English Language Assessment offers you lots of ways of using online communities to get the most out of learning or teaching English.