WHEN CAN I TAKE THE TESTS?
EXAM DATES AND REGISTRATIONS
Cambridge English: KET and PET exams
Exam dates Location Registration period
Saturday 19 May Negombo Closed
Friday 1 June Colombo
Kandy Closed
Thursday 7 June Batticaloa Closed
Saturday 17 November Colombo 28 August to 20 September
Saturday 7 December Kandy 28 August to 20 September
English: KET for schools and PET for schools exams | Find out more
Exam dates Location Registration period
Saturday 2 June Colombo
Kandy Clossed
Saturday 3 November Matara 16 August to 13 September
Saturday 24 November Nainamadama 2 Septemberto 27 September
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THE FEE STRUCTURE
(for exams held up to Wednesday 31 July 2013)
Exam Fee
KET Rs.6,300/-
PET Rs.7,500/-
*Registration dates,venue, fees and minimum requirements for examinations are subject to change at the discretion of British Council or Cambridge ESOL.
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HOW CAN I REGISTER?
collect an application form from the British Council, or download it from this website.
download the Information Sheets for Candidates for reference
- KET and PET exams
- KET for schools and PET for schools exams
register by submitting the completed entry form in person or post during the period of registration for a given session. Please submit the following along with the entry form:
- a photocopy of yourpassport/national identity card/postal identity card
- two recent passport-size photographs
- 3 self addressed envelopes.
fees can be paid in cash, by cheque or bank draft (SL Rupees) drawn in favour of 'British Council'. You can also make a bank transfer to the following account (please bring or post the receipt with your application):
- Bank name: HSBC
- Account name: British Council Sri Lanka
- Account number: 001-002377-002
- Message: MS- (your full name)
Credit cards are accepted (Visa/Master/Amex)
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WHEN AND HOW DO I GET MY RESULTS AND THE CERTIFICATE?
Results are issued approximately
two/three months after the date of the written exam and the results sheets will be sent to you via post.
Certificates for successful candidates are issued approximately one month after results are issued. Candidates will be informed in writing for the collection of certificates.
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GRADING
The final grade is an aggregate of the marks achieved in each of the three papers: Reading and Writing, Listening, Speaking. There is no minimum pass mark for each individual paper. You will be awarded the grading 'Pass with Distinction' if you achieve a score of 90 or above.
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CANDIDATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
In co-operation with Cambridge ESOL, we provide a Special Arrangements Service for candidates with hearing, speech, visual and kinetic difficulties, as well as for candidates with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. We also make special arrangements for candidates who have sustained accident-related injuries, such as a broken arm, prior to the day of the exam. Download our
Information Sheet for Special Needs Candidates (PDF, 18 KB) for details of how to apply for Special Arrangements.
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REFUND POLICY
Refunds are only granted under medical grounds. Requests must be made within
seven days after the scheduled test date. Following documents are to be submitted for the processing of the refund
Completed Local Refund Claim Form
A Medical Certificate from recognised western medical practitioner or a hospital
Statement of Entry
Receipt issued by British Council for the examination fees paid
Please note that photocopies of the above documentation will not be accepted. British Council will retain Rs. 3,000/- from the total examination fee paid as an administration fee. Transfer of fees to a future examination session is not allowed.
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CONTACT US
Colombo
British Council
49 Alfred House Gardens
Colombo 03
T (011) 4521521 or (011) 7521521
E info.lk@britishcouncil .org
Kandy
British Council
88/3 Kotugodella Veediya
Kandy
T (081) 2222410
E info.lk@britishcouncil.org
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