Cambridge ESOL

Cambridge ESOL Certificated Qualifications
“A certificate from Cambridge ESOL tells people a great deal about you and what you can do. It is recognised as proof of your language abilities by more than 8,500 employers, universities and government bodies around the world.” The University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations website: www.cambridgeesol.org

The Cambridge ESOL examinations – FCE, CAE & CPE – are certificated qualifications which have no expiry date. Other language tests scores have a shelf life of only 24 months and the test result offers no assurance that the standard achieved in the test is sustainable. This in itself demonstrates the confidence Cambridge have in the validity and value of their qualifications. To achieve a pass in any of these advanced examinations, learners must have a level of proficiency in English which is both sound and progressively closer to the level of an educated native speaker.

The Cambridge Main Suite

» Key English Test (KET) ：Elementary
» Preliminary English Test (PET): Intermediate
» First Certificate in English (FCE) : Upper intermediate
» Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) ：Advanced
» Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) ：Very advanced/Proficient




ESOL考试中心是世界著名的教育机构和语言能力评估机构剑桥大学考试委员会（Cambridge Assessment）的直属部门，在全球范围内提供一系列国际认可的语言测评考试。来自世界135个国家的上千万考生参加剑桥大学ESOL考试中心的语言测试以向企业雇主和高等院校来证明他们的英语能力。剑桥大学ESOL考试中心在语言测试领域的权威性和可靠性都是首屈一指的。剑桥大学ESOL考试中心的各类语言测试项目在国际有很高的认知度。

对高质量测试的承诺

剑桥英语考试的设计做到对各不同国籍、不同母语和不同性别的考生保持公平。考试因其高质量、公平性和对教育的积极影响得到广泛尊重。剑桥世界范围的研究和评估队伍以及对考试评分鉴定的监督队伍，保证了剑桥考试的高质量


对听说读写四项语言技能的严格测试

剑桥英语考试考查听、说、读、写四项语言技能。只有掌握这四项综合技能，学习者才能真正具备语言交流的能力。剑桥考试内容基于真实的交流情境，通过备考，考生可以掌握在不同情境下实际运用语言的能力。 剑桥考试得到在英国的语言测试机构中最优秀的庞大专职科研队伍提供的支持，并且具有一套全面的‘试测’系统，以确保试卷中的题目及任务能准确测试考生的真实能力。


被全球高校、雇主及官方机构广泛认可

剑桥外语考试证书被全世界成千上万的教育机构和用人单位所认可。剑桥外语考试部是欧洲语言测试协会成员。 该协会负责组织开发欧洲语言测试标准，剑桥外语考试部得到该协会所开发的语言能力说明书的支持。
许多国家的教育机构，包括英国已经正式将剑桥考试纳入国家教育体系。剑桥考试也同时被许多国家的政府部门，移民机构及专业机构认可。


Key English Test (KET)

The Cambridge Key English Test (KET) examination is an elementary-level exam that tests your ability to deal with basic written and spoken communications.
KET is the right exam for you if the following describes your linguistic skills now or the level of skills you are working towards:

• Your first language is not English.
• You have basic English skills.
• You can understand simple written English.
• You can communicate in familiar situations.
• You can understand short notices and simple spoken directions.

 
Preliminary English Test (PET)
The Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) examination is for candidates who can use everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level.
PET is the right exam for you if the following describes your linguistic skills now or the level of skills you are working towards:

• Your first language is not English.
• You can use English to deal with everyday events.
• You can use English to read simple textbooks or magazine articles.
• You can use English to write letters on familiar subjects.
• You can use English to take notes in a meeting.

 
First Certificate in English (FCE)
The Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) examination is for candidates who can use everyday written and spoken English confidently at an upper-intermediate level.
FCE is the right exam for you if the following describes your linguistic skills now or the level of skills you are working towards:

• Your first language is not English.
• You can understand texts from a wide variety of sources.
• You can use English to make notes while someone is speaking in English.
• You can talk to people about a variety of topics.
• You can understand people talking in English on radio and television programmes.

 
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
The Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination is for candidates who can communicate in English at an advanced level to work at a managerial or professional level, or to follow a course of academic study at university level.
CAE is the right exam for you if the following describes your linguistic skills now or the level of skills you are working towards:

• Your first language is not English.
• You can use English in an effective way for business or study purposes.
• You can use English with confidence and flexibility.
• You can produce well-structured, clear and detailed pieces of writing on complex issues.

 
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
The Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination is for candidates who have an appropriate level of educational and personal maturity and can use English for study or professional purposes. Success at this very advanced level exam represents a significant personal achievement.

CPE is the right exam for you if the following describes your linguistic skills now or the level of skills you are working towards:

• Your first language is not English.
• You can use English to advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues.
• You can understand the finer points of documents, correspondence and reports.

Why take the ESOL exam?

Ready for success in the real world

The Cambridge English: First exam uses real-life situations that are especially designed to help you communicate more effectively and learn the language skills you need to take the next step to success.

Real-life language skills

Study in English at foundation or pathway level, work in an English-speaking environment and live independently in an English-speaking country.

Globally accepted

Your certificate is accepted by thousands of employers, universities and government departments around the world.

Choice

Cambridge English: First is available internationally at over 1,000 centres. Also, with paper-based and computer-based exam options, you can choose when, where and how you take your exam.

Fast results

Get your results in just two weeks with our computer-based exams.

Fair

Cambridge English exams cover all major varieties of English and are designed to be fair to users of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds.

Reliable

Backed by the largest research programme of its kind, Cambridge English exams provide the most reliable reflection of your language skills.

A Cambridge English qualification

Once you have earned a Cambridge English certificate, you hold one of the most valuable English qualifications in the world.