Preparing your students

We’ve got lots of tips and information to help your students get ready for the exam day, so they can focus on doing their best in their exam. We’ve also got tips for you if you’re planning on holding the exams at your venue, and resources for teachers to use in the classroom.

Resources for teachers

We have lots of support for teachers who are preparing students for Cambridge English Qualifications.

• Get free teaching resources, including lesson plans, classroom activities, sample papers and handbooks for teachers.
• Attend our regular webinars for teachers hosted by Cambridge English experts.
• Each Cambridge English Qualification has a dedicated preparation page where you can find sample papers and learning activities that your students can use to prepare for their exam.
• Sign up to Penfriends to get in touch with other preparation centres around the world.
• Write & Improve is a free service where your students can practise their writing skills online.
• The Digital Teacher has been designed and developed by a team of experts in teacher training, teacher development and educational technology.
• Create personalised exam preparation plans for free with Weekly.

Resources for students

Help your students practise their English and get ready for their exam with our great resources, activities and social channels. They can be used at home or in the classroom.

• Use our free English learning activities for teenagers and adults in your classroom.
• Play our free English games to help your students practise their English.
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel or like our Facebook page for quizzes, activities and games in English, as well as learning tips and useful videos.

Download our exam preparation checklist

Our simple exam day tips are great for students. They explain what to expect before and during their exam day. Use these guides to help prepare your students for their test:

Paper-based exam day tips

Computer-based exam day tips

Speaking test exam day tips

Preparing to hold an exam

If your students are going to take their exam at your school, we have some useful tips to get your venue ready for the exam. If you’d like to hold exams at your school, get in contact with your authorised exam centre.

Download our tips for holding exams