Cambridge English
Examinations
Internationally recognised English language qualifications β tested and certified at Elite College of English, Sydney.
About Cambridge English
Cambridge English Qualifications are in-depth exams that make learning English enjoyable, effective and rewarding. They assess all four key skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and provide a clear pathway from beginner to advanced levels, enabling students to progress step by step.
These exams are:
Recognised by schools, universities and employers worldwide
Aligned with international Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards
Designed for school-aged learners, with fun, practical, and supportive assessments
Each level supports measurable progress and prepares students for future academic success.
Aligned to international CEFR standards, Cambridge English exams strengthen studentsβ academic profiles and support progression to leading schools and tertiary study.
Cambridge English Qualifications
*Exam dates are subject to minimum enrolment requirements.
Young Learners Exams
Pre A1 Starters is the first of three Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English, helping them develop their language skills and gain confidence.
The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Overview
CEFR level: Pre A1 What's this?
Test format: Digital,paper-based, with face-to-face Speaking
Test length: approximately 2 hours
Pre A1 Starters is the first of three Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English, helping them develop their language skills and gain confidence.
The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Overview
CEFR level: Pre A1 What's this?
Test format: paper-based, with face-to-face Speaking
Test length: approximately 2 hours
A1 Movers is the second of three Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners. These tests introduce children to everyday written and spoken English, helping them develop their language skills and gain confidence.
The tests are written around familiar topics and focus on the skills needed to communicate effectively in English through listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Overview
CEFR level: A1 what's this?
Test format: Digital/paper-based, with face-to-face Speaking
Test length: approximately 2 hours
School Aged Exams
Proof that learners can communicate in simple situations
A2 Key for Schools qualifications show that learners can communicate in simple situations.
The exams test all four English language skills β reading, writing, listening and speaking.
They give learners the confidence to go on and study for higher-level exams such as B1 Preliminary for Schools.
Overview
Test format: digital or paper-based
Exam length: about 2 hours
Proof that learners have practical language skills for everyday use
B1 Preliminary for Schools qualifications show that learners have mastered the basics of English and have practical language skills for everyday use.
The exams test all four English language skills β reading, writing, listening and speaking.
This exam is the logical step in a studentβs language learning journey between A2 Key for Schools and B2 First for Schools.
Overview
CEFR level: B1 what's this?
Test format: digital or paper-based
Exam length: about 2 hours 20 minutes
Proof that learners can communicate in an English-speaking environment
B2 First for Schools qualifications show that learners have the language skills to live and work in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English.
B2 First for Schools results are accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide.
This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B1 Preliminary for Schools and C1 Advanced.
Overview
CEFR level: B2 what's this?
Test format: digital or paper-based
Exam length: about 3.5 hours
Adult Exams
Extras
An A2 Key qualification shows that learners can communicate in simple situations.
The exams test all four English language skills β reading, writing, listening and speaking.
They give learners the confidence to go on and study for higher-level exams such as B1 Preliminary.
Key facts
CEFR level:A2 what's this?
Test format:digital or paper-based
Exam length:about 2 hours
Exam Certificates:
Digital: A digital certificate will be available on the candidates Cambridge portal accessible with a unique code which will be emailed by Cambridge to the registered email associated with the candidate.
Physical Certificates: A candidates physical certificate will be sent to our testing centre and can be delivered via Australian Post to a third party or candidate for a fee of $20.00.
*Only 1 physical certificate is available per candidate per exam.
Proof that learners have practical language skills for everyday use
B1 Preliminary qualifications show that learners have mastered the basics of English and have practical language skills for everyday use.
The exams test all four English language skills β reading, writing, listening and speaking.
This exam is the logical step in a studentβs language learning journey between A2 Key and B2 First.
Overview
CEFR level: B1 what's this?
Test format: digital or paper-based
Exam length: about 2 hours 20 minutes
Proof that learners can communicate in an English-speaking environment
B2 First qualifications show that learners have the language skills to live and work in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English.
B2 First results are accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide.
This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B1 Preliminary and C1 Advanced.
Overview
CEFR level: B2 what's this?
Test format: digital or paper-based
Exam length: about 3.5 hours
A late fee of $60.00 AUD per exam applies to any registration submitted after the published registration deadline.
Please ensure that one late fee is added to your cart for each late exam registration included in your order. Failure to do so may result in your exam registration being deemed invalid.
Proof of high-level English skills for study and work
More than 11,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English.
Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.
This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B2 First and C2 Proficiency.
Overview
CEFR level: C1 what's this?
Test format: digital or paper-based
Exam length: about 4 hours
Proof that learners have mastered English to an exceptional level
A C2 Proficiency qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It proves you are a highly competent speaker of English and can communicate with fluency and sophistication.
Preparing for and passing the exam means you have the level of English thatβs needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.
Overview
CEFR level: C2 what's this?
Test format: digital or paper-based
Exam length: about 4 hours
Refund Policy and Minimum Enrolment Requirements:
*Exam dates are subject to minimum enrolment requirements.
Refund requests for reasons unrelated to exam operations are considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval at the discretion of the provider.
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