Secondary exams and preparation

Assessment is integral to language learning and carries a range of different purposes, including certification and feedback into teaching and learning. Our exams and tests help schools to structure and improve their English programmes, providing reliable results to guide the decisions that need to be made and enabling learners to prove their skills to the world.

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Cambridge English Qualifications

Cambridge English Qualifications are available in both digital and print formats at every level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Our unique approach encourages continuous progression with a clear path to improve language skills. Our A2 Key for Schools to B2 First for Schools exams are designed specifically for school-age learners. Our B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency exams are ideal for students preparing to enter university or professional life.

These in-depth qualifications help students develop the confidence to communicate effectively and provide a reliable indicator of language ability, strengthening your students’ ability to match expectations. Cambridge English Qualifications provide evidence of a candidate’s high-level achievement in English that is accepted and valued by over 17,000 universities, employers and governments worldwide.

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Official exam preparation products

Prepare learners for exam day success with official Cambridge exam preparation materials. Working with teachers around the world, we ensure our exam journeys provide the best possible learning experiences. Whatever the exam – digital or paper-based – you can trust that our preparation materials put learners in the perfect position to take a Cambridge English Qualification.

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Official exam preparation resources

We provide a wide range of free resources to help prepare for Cambridge English Qualifications including sample tests, worksheets, vocabulary lists and exam guides.

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Cambridge English Skills Test

The Cambridge English Skills Test helps you to quickly and accurately check the English level of students for internal purposes, whether you need to check if a student is ready to take a Cambridge English Qualification or highlight areas they need to work on, for an end-of-course/year test.

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