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Registering for a Cambridge English Exam

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

If you would like to take a Cambridge English exam or one of our teaching qualifications, you will need to register with one of our autho...

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

I cannot log in to see my results

My login details don’t work Make sure you are using your ID number (found on your confirmation of entry) and the password you set when yo...

Viewing your exam result online

Information for candidates who have taken a Cambridge English exam ¿Quiere ver esta información en español? Siga este enlace para accede...

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...

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General exam information

Cambridge English Regulations

These Regulations cover all Cambridge English exams and were updated in March 2024. Information about Cambridge English exams and a list...

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. ...

Who do I contact for queries about my IGCSE, A Level, AS Level or GCSE exam?

For queries relating to the following exams, please contact our colleagues at Cambridge Assessment International Education: Cambridge IGC...

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

You are not allowed to use correction fluid, correction tape, or erasable pen during any part of your Cambridge English exam. Your answer...

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 ...

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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 discontinued

As of January 2024 we have removed the optional set text questions in the B2 First for Schools and C2 Proficiency Writing papers. The re...

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 Digital exams

Digital Exam Tutorials for Cambridge English exams Please find below tutorials on how to complete our digital exams. Candidates may wish ...

Teaching Qualifications information

Can I have a transcript of my Teaching Qualification?

We can provide Teaching Qualification candidates with an electronic letter containing information about the content of the qualification,...

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?

The qualifications that you will need to teach English to speakers of other languages will depend on where you want to work. Different em...

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 '...