Cambridge exams
For pupils, students and adults
From A2 Key to C2 Proficiency, the exams test all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. A2 Key, B1 Preliminary and B2 First also come in a “for Schools” version, with topics that are familiar to pupils.
A2 Key
Proof of basic English at level A2, for pupils in the upper grades of primary school and adult beginners.
- Length
- about 2 hours
- Fee
- €119
B1 Preliminary
Proof of practical English at level B1, for pupils in the final grades of primary school and in secondary school, and for adults.
- Length
- about 2 hours 20 minutes
- Fee
- €129
B2 First
Proof that you use English independently at level B2, for secondary school students, university students and people in work.
- Length
- about 3 hours 30 minutes
- Fee
- €229
C1 Advanced
Proof of advanced English at level C1, for study abroad and demanding jobs.
- Length
- about 4 hours
- Fee
- €239
C2 Proficiency
Proof of a command of English at the highest level, C2: for postgraduate study, research and the language professions.
- Length
- about 4 hours
- Fee
- €249
For children in primary school
Starters, Movers and Flyers are a child's first meeting with a real exam. There is no pass or fail: every child receives a certificate with shields that show what they already know.
Pre A1 Starters
The first exam for children in the lower grades of primary school: pictures, stories and a short conversation.
- Length
- about 45 minutes
- Fee
- €79
A1 Movers
The second exam for children, level A1: simple instructions, conversations and short messages.
- Length
- about 1 hour
- Fee
- €89
A2 Flyers
The third exam for children, level A2: the child can manage in familiar situations.
- Length
- about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Fee
- €89
The exams compared
| Exam | Level | Length | Speaking | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre A1 Startersformerly YLE Starters | Pre A1 | about 45 minutes | one to one with the examiner | €79 |
| A1 Moversformerly YLE Movers | A1 | about 1 hour | one to one with the examiner | €89 |
| A2 Flyersformerly YLE Flyers | A2 | about 1 hour 15 minutes | one to one with the examiner | €89 |
| A2 Keyformerly KET | A2 | about 2 hours | in pairs | €119 |
| B1 Preliminaryformerly PET | B1 | about 2 hours 20 minutes | in pairs | €129 |
| B2 Firstformerly FCE | B2 | about 3 hours 30 minutes | in pairs | €229 |
| C1 Advancedformerly CAE | C1 | about 4 hours | in pairs | €239 |
| C2 Proficiencyformerly CPE | C2 | about 4 hours | in pairs | €249 |
One scale for all exams
The results of all the exams are reported on the Cambridge English Scale. This is why progress shows from one exam to the next: a score of 152 in B1 Preliminary and a score of 165 in B2 First are on the same scale.
Not sure which exam is right for you?
Check your level with the free test, or make a plan in two questions.
- B2
- C1
The goal for secondary school students is B2 First, as preparation for the higher-level matura, and then C1 Advanced, a common requirement for university admission abroad.