British Centre

Cambridge Exams are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) published by the Council of Europe. This internationally recognised framework describes language ability in a scale of levels which ranges from A1 for beginners to C2 for those who have mastered a language.

As of 2011 Cambridge ESOL have renamed some exams. Newly the umbrella term “Cambridge English” will now be used, followed by the appropriate level. The new title was chosen for a simpler and more powerful way to promote Cambridge exams, products and services, avoiding the use of acronyms.

KET = Cambridge English: Key

PET = Cambridge English: Preliminary

FCE = Cambridge English: First

CAE = Cambridge English: Advanced

CPE = Cambridge English: Proficiency

KET for Schools = Cambridge English: Key for schools

PET for Schools = Cambridge English: Preliminary for schools

FCE for Schools = Cambridge English: First for schools

The particular levels of the most frequent Cambridge Exams can be found here.