First Certificate in English / FCE (Cambridge)

General facts about First Certificate in English / FCE (Cambridge):
The First Certificate in English / FCE is the most popular test of the 5 Cambridge-Exams, which examine your "General British English". The Cambridge First Exam follows the Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET) and corresponds to the third level.
Similar tests:
Key English Test (KET,1.level)
Preliminary English Test (PET, 2. level)
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE; 4. level)
Certificate in Proficiency in English (CPE; 5 level)
FCE: Necessary to study at British University
Level:
Average (3) for First Certificate in English / FCE For the European Framework B2.
Examination dates:
09.03.2013,15.03.203,13.04.2013,11.05.2013,08.06.2013,11.06.2013,26.07.2013,22.08.2013,12.10.2013,09.11.2013,03.12.2013,07.12.2013
Examination fees :
€160
Advance sign up:
About 12 weeks before the exam.
Structure of exam:
Reading (20 %), Writing (20%), Use of English (20 %), Listening (20 %), Speaking (20 %), proved by exam (extra date).
Results:
A-F - pass with A-C and fail with D-F
Other infos:
Comparison of accredited language schools offering First Certificate in English / FCE (Cambridge) preparation courses (prices based on 4 weeks courses).
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