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FCE - FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH
Probably the most popular UK English language certificate
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
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.
Enrolments can only be accepted if payment is made by the enrolment deadline. You can enrol:
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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.
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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.
Reading (60 minutes)
Writing (80 minutes)
Use of English (45 minutes)
Listening (40 minutes approx)
Speaking (15 minutes)
Visit the Cambridge ESOL site.
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.
