Different types of centre

Around the world, Cambridge Assessment English is recognised for the quality of its exams and the high value of its qualifications. We work closely with all of our centres to make sure that they deliver exams to the highest of standards, and that they provide excellent customer service.

Authorised Cambridge English examination centres

We have an extensive global network of authorised exam centres. They:

administer the exams to Cambridge English quality standards
organise the recruitment and training of Speaking examiners (except in the UK)
actively promote Cambridge English exams
ensure the security of confidential materials
comply with guidelines for use of our branding and logo
abide by financial arrangements, as outlined in the Centre Agreement
make a financial investment in setting up and running the centre.

Platinum Centres

Platinum centres need to meet criteria that include excellence in customer service, high quality exam delivery and a willingness to work in partnership with us.

Please speak to your local office if you are interested in becoming a Platinum Centre.

Current list of Platinum Centres

Teaching qualification centres

The range of Cambridge English teaching qualifications are:

CELTA and CELTA Online (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Young Learner extension to CELTA
ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching)
Delta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)
IDLTM (International Diploma in Language Teaching Management)

Go to the Teaching Qualifications page for full details of these qualifications.

Preparation centres

A preparation centre is a school, institution, private language school or language centre that prepares and enters students for Cambridge English exams through an authorised exam centre.

Join our network of over 52,000 registered schools across the world. Learn more about the benefits and how to become a preparation centre.

If you are already a Cambridge English preparation centre, we have lots of information, advice and resources to help you prepare your students for their exams.

IELTS centres

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is owned, developed and delivered through a partnership of the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. The network of IELTS centres is administered by the British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. For more information, go to the IELTS website.

BULATS Agents

BULATS (Business Language Testing Service) is administered through a network of authorised BULATS Agents and distributors around the world who are approved to sell the full range of BULATS tests to customers. Most BULATS Agents work in the education and training sectors and have good contacts with businesses and companies in their region. Agents are expected to meet sales targets that are dependent on the market and the country.

Find details of BULATS Agents in your area and more information about the test