If you want to develop your English skills, Cambridge English for Speakers of other Languages (Cambridge ESOL) can help you, whatever your level, and whatever your reason. Whether you want to improve your job prospects, gain entry to a UK university or make travelling easier, there is a Cambridge ESOL exam to suit you.
Cambridge ESOL exams are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year, they are taken by around 2 million people, in 130 countries and are recognised by thousands of educational organisations and employers throughout the world.
Cambridge ESOL is part of the world-famous University of Cambridge. Its English language exams are linked to the Common European Framework for Modern Languages, published by the Council of Europe. They are the only certificated exams referred to in the Framework document as specifically linked to it by a long-term research programme.
Please visit the Cambridge ESOL website for further detailed information, to test your level of English to decide which Cambridge ESOL English exam is right for you and to view free or purchase preparation and practice materials.
You can take a Cambridge English exam with us at five of six CEFR levels; each level will test your English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Please note that for all of the examinations listed below we require the registration of a minimum of ten or more candidates in order for the session to take place.
Which levels can I take at the British Council?
Key English Test for Schools (KET for Schools) - CEFR level A2
Preliminary English Test for Schools (PET for Schools) - CEFR level B1
First Certficate in English for Schools (FCE for Schools) - CEFR level B2
First Certficate in English (FCE) - CEFR level B2
Certficate in Advanced English (CAE) - CEFR level C1
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - CEFR level C2
Business English Certificate (BEC) - CEFR levels B1 to C1 Visit our BEC page
International Legal English Test (ILEC) - CEFR levels B2 to C1. Visit our ILEC page
International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) - CEFR level B2 to C1. Visit our ICFE page
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - CEFR levels A1 to C2. Visit our separate IELTS section
How do I register to sit an examination in Belgium?
Check the exam and registration dates and fees and follow our simple application procedure.
How can I prepare for my exam?
You will find handbooks, sample papers, exam reports and much more on the Cambridge ESOL website. If you are studying for FCE, CAE and CPE exams the Flo-Joe website can help with your preparations. If you are a teacher Cambridge's Teaching Resources website contains plenty of teaching resources for ESOL exams.
Results and certificates
Candidates can access their results wherever they are in the world as soon as they are published (five to seven weeks after the exam).using a secure web-based service.
Certificates are issued within three months of sitting the exam. Private candidates are contacted by the British Council to collect their certificate. School candidates receive it through their school.
The British Council and Cambridge ESOL take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We feel sure you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. Cambridge ESOL and the British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or re-testing at a later date.
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