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Why choose Cambridge English Qualifications

Cambridge Assessment English is part of the University of Cambridge and the makers of IELTS. We offer the most valuable English language qualifications in the world. Our qualifications and tests are taken by over 5 million people every year, trusted by over 25,000 organizations worldwide and backed by world-class research.

Hundreds of universities across the US already accept Cambridge English Qualifications including B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency for international student admissions. These include University of Michigan, New York University, Susquehanna University, Foothill and DeAnza colleges, and many more.

The short video linked here introduces the benefits of C1 Advanced for US institutions. The video features Ludmi Herath, University of Houston-Victoria, who explains why her university has chosen to recognize the exam.

Guide to Cambridge English Qualifications for higher education


We selected Cambridge English Qualifications for their strong record of predicting student proficiency levels accurately. The research and reliability studies gave us a great deal of confidence in using the exams.

James L. Goonan
Director of International Admission,
Susquehanna University


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By accepting Cambridge English Qualifications, your institution can:

  • be confident that applicants have the best English skills to succeed on campus
    You can choose exams for admission requirements that are set at the right level for academic success. Our exams are comprehensive, level-based and test all language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – with speaking tested face to face in candidate groups of two.
  • increase the number of high-quality candidates coming to your institution
    Accepting our exams as part of your admissions criteria means you can select from thousands of high-caliber students from around the world.
  • increase your international applicant pool and attract students from beyond your usual range of countries
    Improve your institution’s profile internationally and attract students from beyond your usual range of countries. Our exams are taken all over the world and are particularly popular in Europe (including Spain, France, and Germany) and in South America (including Brazil, Argentina and Columbia).

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