B1 Preliminary for Schools

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- B1 Preliminary for Schools

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Who accepts B1 Preliminary?

These are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:

Universidad de Chile
Freie Universität Berlin
Tec de Monterrey
Metrostav
MNG Airlines
StudyPortals

B1 Preliminary for Schools, formerly known as Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools (PET for Schools), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the English language exam that shows that students have mastered the basics.

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A B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification shows that a student has mastered the basics of English and now has practical language skills for everyday use.

This exam is the logical step in a student’s language learning journey between A2 Key for Schools and B2 First for Schools.

B1 Preliminary for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B1 Preliminary but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.

Key facts

CEFR level:	B1 What's this?
Scale score:	140–159 What’s this?
Test format:	Computer or paper-based
No. of papers:	3
Exam length:	About 2 hours 20 minutes

A B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification shows that a student can:

read simple textbooks and articles in English
write letters and emails on everyday subjects
understand factual information
show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English.

Reasons to choose B1 Preliminary for Schools:

Easily integrated into a school’s curriculum.
Part of a suite of exams that offer step-by-step progression for students.
Comprehensive support in exam preparation and administration.

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