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Registering for a Cambridge English Exam

Where can I find information about paying for my exam?

This article will tell you where to find out how much your exam will cost. If you’re interested in taking one of our exams, please conta...

How do I enter for a Cambridge English exam or teaching qualification?

Finding a Cambridge English exam centre If you would like to take a Cambridge English exam, you will need to register with one of our aut...

Which exam should I take?

At Cambridge English we help millions of people learn English and prove their skills to the world. We offer a number of qualifications at...

Who can take Cambridge English Exams?

We are often asked if there are any restrictions as to who can take our exams. Cambridge English exams can be taken by people of any age,...

How can I take an exam if there is no centre near me?

If there is no authorised exam centre in your immediate area, or your nearest centre is currently not offering the exam you wish to take,...

Can I take your exams online?

Cambridge English qualifications must be taken under supervised exam conditions at an authorised exam centre. They cannot be taken online...

Results information

Viewing your exam result online

Information for candidates who have taken a Cambridge English exam If you have taken one of our exams we want to make sure you receive yo...

Lost or damaged certificates

If you have lost your certificate If you have taken a Cambridge English exam or Teaching Qualification but have lost your certificate, yo...

When will my results be available?

Information for candidates who have taken a Cambridge English exam Results for Cambridge English exams are released as quickly as possib...

Unable to view your Statement of Results

Results are released within a window, which is specified on your Confirmation of Entry. You will receive an email when your result is rel...

Lost ID & secret number for the online results service

Information for candidates who have taken a Cambridge English exam If you have taken a Cambridge English exam but have lost your login de...

Re-marking your exam - Results Enquiries and Appeals

Information for Cambridge English candidates who are unhappy with their exam results. If you are unhappy with the result of your exam and...

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General exam information

C1 Advanced - Test Day Photos

Test Day Photos are an important part of our security measures and they are an essential requirement for our recognising organisations. ...

Contacting OCR and Cambridge Assessment International Education

If you have queries relating to exams offered by OCR or Cambridge Assessment International Education please contact them directly using t...

Can I use correction fluid, correction tape, or erasable pen?

Information for candidates taking Cambridge English exams You are not allowed to use correction fluid, correction tape, or erasable pen ...

Guidance Notes for Special Arrangements

Information for teachers preparing candidates who require Special Arrangements The Guidance Notes for Special Arrangements give lots of u...

Comparing Cambridge English Qualifications to other exams

If you have taken a Cambridge English Qualification and would like to know how it compares to other examinations, you should start by see...

Cambridge English for Schools Exams - Frequently Asked Questions

The Cambridge English for Schools Exams are: A2 Key for Schools (previously known as Cambridge English: Key for Schools) B1 Preliminary ...

Cambridge English exams for immigration

UK university applications - accepted Cambridge English Exams

Information for international students wishing to study at a university in the UK The English language requirements for international stu...

UK ILR & Citizenship applications - accepted B1 level Cambridge English exams

Cambridge English exams accepted by the UKVI for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and Citizenship applications If you need to take an app...

UK family visas - accepted exams

Cambridge English exams accepted by the UKVI for family visa applications If you need to take an approved English qualification as part o...

Preparing for a Cambridge English exam

Guided learning hours

How many hours do I need to prepare for my exam? It takes approximately 200 guided learning hours for a language learner to progress from...

Set texts for Cambridge English exams

From January 2024 we are removing the optional set text questions in the B2 First for Schools and C2 Proficiency Writing papers. Some o...

Preparing for a Cambridge English exam

Deciding which exam to take and preparing for an exam can be difficult. Within this article we will show you resources that are readily a...

Video tutorials for Cambridge English computer-based exams

Computer-based Exam Tutorials for Cambridge English exams Please find below tutorials on how to complete our computer-based exams. Candid...

Teaching Qualifications information

Can I have a transcript of my Teaching Qualification?

Candidates who have taken our Teaching Qualifications such as CELTA and Delta are sometimes asked to provide transcripts of their courses...

Teaching Qualifications - Recognition FAQs

This article is designed to answer Frequently Asked Questions about the recognition of our Teaching Qualifications. Where can I find ge...

I want to be an English teacher, what should I do?

Information for people who want to teach English to non-native speakers The qualifications that you will need to teach English to speaker...

How can I become a CELTA Tutor?

Information for teachers interested in becoming a CELTA Tutor If you would like to train to become a CELTA Tutor (sometimes known as a '...