B1 Preliminary for Schools preparation

B1 Preliminary for Schools exam preparation resources

Download our B1 Preliminary for Schools preparation resources to find links to all of our free resources to help teachers prepare learners for their exams with confidence.

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Free: Paper-based sample test

Download sample papers for B1 Preliminary for Schools

Free: Computer-based sample tests

You will need to use the Firefox browser to access these sample tests. You can download Firefox for free here. Once downloaded, open Firefox and use the links below to view the tests.

Watch this tutorial before you start to help you understand what you need to do.

Check your answers as you do the test. Once the test has finished you will not be able to check them.

Reading sample test

Writing sample test

Listening sample test

Use the answer keys below:

Reading and Writing answer key

Listening answer key

There is no answer key for Writing Parts 2 and 3 of the Reading and Writing paper, but there are sample answers and examiner comments in the relevant pages of the B1 Preliminary for Schools handbook.

Free: English practice

Free online activities for reading, writing, listening, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.

Write & Improve helps you to improve your English writing level fast. Choose a task, get instant feedback and keep improving.

Exam Lift

You can also improve your English and prepare for your B1 Preliminary for Schools exam by downloading the Exam Lift app.

The app includes daily activities that encourage you to practise your English in all four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Find out more about Exam Lift

Free: Self-study activities

Practice your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills using these free online resources. These materials are designed to help you to develop reading for gist and detail, managing unfamiliar vocabulary, as well as planning, drafting, editing and writing for the exam.

• Listening Self-study plan
• Reading Self-study plan
• Speaking Self-study plan
• Writing Self-study plan

Speaking test videos with examiners' commentary

These videos will help your students understand what happens during a speaking test. You can also download examiner comments for each video.

Read the examiner comments for Roberto and Simone's speaking test

Vocabulary list

This list gives teachers a guide to the vocabulary needed when preparing students for B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools.

Download B1 Preliminary for Schools vocabulary list

Information for candidates

A guide to the exam, with advice on preparing for the exam, tips for exam day and useful links.

Download B1 Preliminary for Schools information for candidates

Summary regulations for candidates

All the important information you need to know when taking the exam.

Download Summary regulations for candidates

Support and information for parents

Children can have fun learning English with our free games and activities.

Find information and tips to help encourage your children to have fun learning English.

Exam tip videos

Watch our exam tip videos on how to prepare for B1 Preliminary for Schools.

Official Cambridge English preparation materials

You can find a wide range of official Cambridge English support materials from Cambridge English and Cambridge University Press. Support materials include coursebooks and practice tests and include materials in both print and digital formats.