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Cambridge ESOL Examinations
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Why external assessment? External assessment
gives a clear, motivating measure of progress
Tests are fair, objective and transparent
External assessment gives external recognition
Neutral, third party assessment of your students’ progress
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Internationally Standardized English Exams: For the student Provides early, concrete and attainable goals
International validation of language skills acquired
Provides focus to your studies
Positive feedback
Pride of accomplishment
Confidence to live and travel in other countries
A competitive advantage and workplace opportunities for appointment and promotion
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Internationally Standardized English Exams: For the teacher
in the classroom
Adds a motivating factor for your students
Facilitates syllabus, material & lesson planning
Provides focus to your teaching
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Internationally recognised
Recognised by over 8500 employers, universities and government bodies worldwide
University matriculation
Career progression
Recognized for immigration to UK, USA and Australia
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Why take a Cambridge exam? A Cambridge certificate is valid for life. You never need to take
the exam again
Cambridge is a truly international certificate, recognised around the world for business and study purposes
Thousands of employers, universities and government departments officially recognize a Cambridge certificate qualification in English
A Cambridge certificate gives you the confidence to use English in real situations.
Provides positive washback to the classroom
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Accurate and fair
Valid and reliable
Tests all 4 language skills
Emphasis on oral and aural skills
Understanding
Simple, clearly-focused tasks
Clearly defined content and format
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What is the FCE test like? The test has five sections: Reading - 60 minutes Writing - 2 tasks, 80 minutes Use of English - 45 minutes Listening - 40 minutes Speaking - interview, two /three candidates, 14 minutes
Cambridge English: First, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE), is an exam for people who need to prove they can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level for work or study purposes.
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Cambridge English: First gives detailed, meaningful results. All candidates receive a Statement of Results. Candidates whose performance ranges between CEFR Levels C1 and B1 will also receive a certificate.
Cambridge English: First – Level C1
- Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond B2 level.
Cambridge English: First – Level B2
If the candidate achieves grade B or C in your exam, he/she will be awarded the First Certificate in English at Level B2.
Level B1 Certificate
If his/her performance is below Level B2, but falls within Level B1, he/she will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that he/she demonstrated ability at B1 level.
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Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is a high-level English qualification which tests a variety of language skills in depth- for people who want to use English in demanding study and work situations.
What is the CAE test like? The test has five sections:
Reading- 75 min, Writing-90min, Use of English-60min, Listening-40min.
The Speaking test is taken face-to-face with two/three candidates and two examiners.
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-Certificate in Advanced English – Level C2 Exceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond C1 level. If a candidate achieves grade A in his/her exam, he/she will receive the Certificate in Advanced English stating that he/she demonstrated ability at Level C2.
-Certificate in Advanced English – Level C1 If the candidate achieves grade B or C in the exam, he/she will be awarded the Certificate in Advanced English at Level C1.Level B2 certificate
-If his/her performance is below Level C1, but falls within Level B2, he/she will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that he/she demonstrated ability at B2 level.
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FCE/ CAE• Paper-based exams
• Level : FCE- B2 , CAE-C1
Where do the candidates take the tests?
LTMV- Caracal Cambridge Preparation Centre
• When can the candidates take the test?
The FCE test can be taken every June in paper-based
format
• How much does it cost to take FCE /CAE ?Fees are set by British Council, Bucharest – FCE 575 Ron
CAE 610 Ron in 2012
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Where do my students sign up?
LTMV Caracal- Cambridge Preparation Centre
Prof. Raluca Igna,
Local Coordinator
e-mail: [email protected]
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Further information
BRITISH COUNCIL, Bucharest
Email: [email protected]
On the Web: www.britishcouncil.ro
At Cambridge:On the Web: www.CambridgeESOL.org
