The Cambridge exams are a set of international certification exams in English. Can be in both paper and computer form. Since 2016, all Cambridge Exams are graded on the same scale. The certificate is valid for an indefinite period of time.

Each exam tests a certain level of language knowledge on 4 points: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Includes assignments in both British English and American English, as well as accents of different native speakers.

The most common exams:

– KET ( or A2 Key): low level, basic knowledge of English (simple written speech, short texts, conversation on light topics);

– PET (or B1 Preliminary exam): Intermediate level (texts from magazines and newspapers, essay writing, conversation excerpts, conversation). Proves the ability to communicate on everyday topics and understand English at the everyday level;

– FCE (First Certificate or B2 First exam): above average level (vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and analysis of text, writing and essays, excerpts from news programs and academic texts, conversation with another candidate). The most popular exam on the list. The B2 level is often the minimum requirement for admission to a job or university;

– CAE (or C1 Advanced Exam): advanced level (academic texts, writing essays, letters or reviews, listening to presentations, interviews and conversations, testing communication skills). The certificate gives advantages when applying to educational institutions, obtaining visas, and finding a job;

– CPE ( or C2 Proficiency exam): the highest and most difficult level (different types of texts, writing essays, reports or reviews, recording excerpts from interviews, scientific lectures and speeches, speaking with a native speaker). A C2 certificate proves that the student has an excellent command of English almost as a first language and can study or work in any English language environment.