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Probably the most popular UK English language certificate    

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The First Certificate in English (FCE) is widely recognised among educational institutions and companies worldwide as accreditation of an intermediate English language ability.

Description    Council of Europe    UK QCA   
Intermediate    B2    Level 1   

DATES AND FEES FOR 2012

Preço para 2012: EUR 170.00

March    
Enrolment dates    03 - 13 January 2012   
Written exam    Saturday, 10 March 2012   
Interviews    24 February - 11 March 2012   

May    
Enrolment dates    06 - 29 February 2012   
Written exam    Saturday, 19 May 2012   
Interviews    04 - 20 May 2012   

June     FCE (normal version)   
Enrolment dates    03 March - 05 April 2012   
Written exam    Saturday, 09 June 2012   
Interviews    25 May - 17 June 2012   

June    FCE For Schools version   
Enrolment dates    03 March - 05 April 2012   
Written exam    Saturday, 02 June 2012   
Interviews    08 - 18 June 2012   

December     FCE (normal version)   
Enrolment dates    10 September - 04 October 2012   
Written exam    Tuesday 04 December 2012*
OR
Saturday 08 December 2012*   
Interviews    16 November - 09 December 2012   

December     FCE For Schools version   
Enrolment dates    10 September - 04 October 2012   
Written exam    Saturday, 01 December 2012   
Interviews    23 November - 02 December 2012   

*Due to regulations, it is not possible to change the date once enrolments are made.

HOW TO ENROL
Enrolments can only be accepted if payment is made by the enrolment deadline. You can enrol:

1. By post
   Download the enrolment form (pdf, 162k), follow the simple instructions and return it to your nearest centre, together with a photocopy of your ID card and a cheque made payable to 'British Council' for the examination fee.
2. In person
   At any British Council office (please check opening hours). You will need to complete the examination enrolment form and bring with you your ID card. Payment can be made by Multibanco, cheque or cash.

CONTENTS

Reading (60 minutes)   
Writing (80 minutes)   
Use of English (45 minutes)   
Listening (40 minutes approx)   
Speaking (15 minutes)   

MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Cambridge ESOL site.

MARKING AND ISSUE OF RESULTS

All completed exam papers are returned to Cambridge for marking. The examiners are English-teaching specialists with relevant experience at the appropriate level. Examiners are trained, their work is continuously monitored and checked by highly experienced senior examiners as they work.

There are five possible grades for FCE: A, B and C are 'pass' grades; D and E are 'fail' grades. The grade is based on your total score in all the papers. Nine weeks after the exam you will receive a Statement of Results giving the overall grade and including a graphical display of your performance in each component. These are shown against the scale Exceptional - Good - Borderline - Weak. Certificates are issued to you if successful approximately four months after the exam.

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