The Cambridge International Certificate confirms proficiency in English at a certain level. Document It is recognized by thousands of universities, government and commercial organizations in various parts of the world. Certificate required for work abroad and higher education in English.

Cambridge exams differ in complexity and professional orientation. Their special feature is that the candidate must know the extent of his language skills before taking the tests. The basis of the examination check is international graduation of foreign language knowledge. Cambridge International School trains candidates to successfully pass the Cambridge ESOL tests and obtain a certificate.

Types of certificates and testing features

The Cambridge ESOL General English Exams group includes 5 types of testing: KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE. The listed tests correspond to a certain degree of proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading.

• KET. Confirms basic knowledge of English (Elementary, Pre-Intermediate). Test of writing skills and The reading lasts 70 minutes. Then listening sessions are conducted for 30 minutes, followed by 8-10 minutes. conversational skills are demonstrated. The reading and writing section has 50 questions. The examinee must show that he understands written messages in newspapers and magazines and can make short notes. During While listening, the subject listens and explains the utterances. At the same time, the words are pronounced by the examiner clearly and without haste. Skills are assessed in percentages of Level A2 (45-69%), Pass (70-84%). A certificate of this level may be required when applying for a job in the tourism or hotel business.
• PET. Indicates the level of B1 Intermediate skills. The test includes the same sections as the KET exam (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking). The document confirms the ability to communicate in everyday life, in stores, educational institutions, over the phone and during a personal meeting with a person.
• FCE. This is the most sought-after type of Cambridge exams. It is designed for the B2, Upper-Intermediate language proficiency level. The test is more complex and lengthy than KET and PET. The reading stage is 1 hour, written speech it is checked for 80 minutes, listening lasts 40 minutes. The Speaking section takes 14 minutes. Statistics It shows that over 80% of candidates taking the FCE certificate exam have completed preliminary training in the training center. FCE's English language proficiency is sufficient for admission to many English-speaking universities. Cambridge International School offers to take a language course to successfully pass such a test.
• CAE. This level confirms not only the skills of everyday communication. A person must be proficient in different styles to distinguish between American and English accents, to take into account traditions and manners of speech. Availability of a CAE certificate confirms the possibility of free communication at work and suggests that the holder of such a document may even to participate in scientific activities. During the exams in the Writing section, you need to take 90 minutes write an essay on the specified topic, as well as a short essay.
• CPE. It assumes language proficiency at the native speaker level. A CPE certificate is required for admission to the Master's program or doctoral studies at an English-speaking university. The presence of this document indicates the ability of its owner support conversations on highly specialized topics, participate in conferences.

In addition to these types of tests, there is a group of Business English exams (Business English – BEC). BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage, BEC Higher certificates are necessary for conducting international business, implementation of marketing and financial operations abroad. There is also a YEL exam group for school-age children. age. 7-12 years old. Such certificates are issued to primary and secondary school students.

Advantages of international certificates

One of the main advantages of Cambridge certificates is their wide international recognition. Such presenters corporations like Airbus, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Sony, Procter&Gamble, Deutsche Bank, Rolls-Royce, Siemens They hire foreign employees with CAE and CPE certificates. For obtaining long-term student visas An official Proof of Language Proficiency (FCE) is also required. Documents are recognized in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and other countries.

In addition, unlike the IELTS and TOEFL language tests, the results of the Cambridge exam are valid for Throughout your life, you don't have to retake the tests after a few years. This is also the most important advantage of Cambridge English.

During the preparation for the tests, communication skills in English are noticeably improved and improved. Taking courses and group classes improve English more effectively than self-study.

an international certificate gives the holder a competitive advantage in the labor market, opens up opportunities for successful career development in a large multinational company. In this case, you can choose a test option in communities that share their knowledge and experience with other users or higher-level communities.

Cambridge English lessons amount to about 5 million each year. people in 170 countries. Proposed examination Cambridge Assessment English teachers professionally conduct publicly available research and prepare for testing in experimental groups in various parts of the world. This ensures an objective definition of skills during time checks.

Obtaining an international certificate

Cambridge International School has the status of a Cambridge International School and can take the Cambridge International Exams. After the results are received, they will be canceled for verification, and While I'm studying, I'll be tested.