Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) (CEFR B2)
FCE is aimed at people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes.
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) (CEFR C1)
CAE is an exam for advanced users of English. This exam is aimed at people who can use written and spoken English for most professional and social purposes. It is widely recognised for work or study purposes.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (CEFR C2)
CPE is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who can use English for professional or study purposes.
BEC (Business English Certificates)
The Business English Certificates (BEC) are internationally recognised qualifications that show employers your skills for using English in the workplace.
BEC is an ideal English language exam if you are preparing for a career in business. There are three different levels of BEC:
- BEC preliminary (B1)
- BEC vantage (B2)
- BEC higher (C1)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Educational institutions, along with employers and government immigration agencies, require proof of English language skills as part of their recruitment or admittance procedures. Increasingly, these organisations are using
IELTS.
The
IELTS tests come in two formats:
- Academic – tests a person’s ability to study in English at undergraduate or postgraduate level
- General Training – this module is suitable for people who are going to an English-speaking country to work or train at below undergraduate level. It is also used for immigration purposes to Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
TOEFL
The
TOEFL test is the most respected English-Language test in the world, recognized by many colleges, universities and agencies in the world. It stands for "Test Of English as a Foreign Language". Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities where instruction is in English.
Diplomatic service allowance examinations
- Survival level
- Functional level
- Operational level