Division of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, develops and administers a range of internationally recognized English language exams aligned with the CEFR, for academic, professional, and general purposes.
Exam Details
- Owner/Creator
- University of Cambridge
- Provider/Administrator
- Cambridge Assessment English (part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment)
- Official Website(s)
- https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/
- Exam Types
- • General English: A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency
• Academic/Professional: Linguaskill, IELTS (via IELTS SELT Consortium)
• Young Learners: Starters, Movers, Flyers
• Teaching: CELTA, DELTA - Structure
- Based on CEFR levels (A1 to C2), typically includes:
• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking - Format
- Paper-based and computer-based
Speaking tests are in-person with an examiner
Linguaskill and some others available online with AI and human proctoring - Results Time
- • Standard exams: 2–6 weeks
• Computer-based exams: ~2 weeks
• Linguaskill: within 48 hours - Scoring System
- Cambridge English Scale (e.g., 160–210 for C1 Advanced)
• CEFR alignment clearly indicated
• Pass/Fail status for certificate eligibility - Certificate Format
- Printed certificate by post
Digital results report
Secure online verification for institutions - Certificate Validity
- Indefinite for most exams (e.g., C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency)
Some institutions require recent results (2 years for admissions) - How to Verify Certificate
- https://candidates.cambridgeenglish.org/Members/Login.aspx?M=None
- Certificate Authenticity Features
- Highly secure paper certificates + digital verification via unique candidate ID and secret number
- Academic Use
- YES – widely accepted for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions worldwide, especially in the UK, EU, and Commonwealth countries
- Immigration Use
- YES – accepted by the UK, Australia, Canada, and others for language proficiency in visa and work applications
- Available in Ukraine
- YES
- Available in Gulf Countries
- YES – UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman
- Can Be a Test Center
- YES
- Center Requirements
- https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/exam-centres/how-to-become-a-centre/
- Docs & Photos Needed
- • Site plan
• Room and security details
• Photos of rooms and signage
• Staff training records
• IT specs for CBT - Application Process
- Apply via Cambridge English portal
- General Emails
- info.hk@cambridgeenglish.org - general email
