Where do I take the test?
There are over 2,800 centres in 130 countries around the world. All of them are inspected by Cambridge English and meet our high standards. Contact OWL to arrange a test date and to check prices and booking fees.
When can I take the test?
One World Learning can arrange with your nearest test centre. There are frequent dates with over 20 tests a year.
View a sample unit of Complete First for Schools.
What is included in an Exam course?
- 90-minute classes (divided into 2×45 min sessions)
- Regular private tutorials to discuss progress and recommendations.
- Written feedback on written work.
- Regular testing to allow candidates to recognise weaknesses.
- Online practice testing to allow candidates to familiarise themselves with computer-based testing.
- Regular speaking practice under test conditions on the Speaking Paper part 1 (Interview) and Part 2 (Discussion) to familiarise the candidate with the process and Cambridge expectations.
Exam preparation classes for Cambridge A2 Key (formerly KET), B1 Preliminary (formerly PET), B2 First (formerly FCE), C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) and IELTS can also be added to your Lesson Package.
Contact OWL to discuss your Cambridge or IELTS Exam classes and see what is best for you.
Cambridge English: First (FCE)
Level: B2Upper-intermediate
A B2 First for Schools qualification shows that a student has the language skills they need to communicate in an English-speaking environment.
A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.
A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English.
B2 First for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B2 First but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.
It’s also a great way to prepare for higher-level exams such as C1 Advanced.
See a sample Cambridge First test
Who is it for?
The exam demonstrates that students can:
- communicate effectively face to face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
- write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
- follow the news
- write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text.
What is the First exam?
The test has four sections and lasts about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
CEFR Scale Score: 160-179 (CEFR is the Common European Framework Reference.) Find out more about the CEFR here.
- Reading – 7 Parts 1 hour 15 minutes
- Writing – 2 Parts 1 hour 20 minutes
- Listening – 4 Parts 40 minutes
- Speaking – 4 Parts 14 minutes
There are two versions of the Preliminary exam:
- First
- First for Schools
Both versions have the same type of questions. The First for schools test has a content of interest to school-age learners.
What materials do I need?
One World Learning will provide you with PDF versions of all the learning materials as well as audio/video extracts and practice tests. OWL use Complete First for Schools or Complete First for Schools which is the official preparation for the Cambridge English First exam. We supplement the coursebook with a variety of material from various sources. Students will be given copies of materials.
Can I take the test online?
You can take a computer-based version of the test, which is exactly the same as the paper-based version, but you will still need to be under exam conditions and invigilated. Contact One World Learning or your agent for information on your local test center and fees.
How much does it cost to take the exam?
Fees are set by test centres and vary from country to country. Expect to pay around £160 GBP, €210 Euros or $230 USD.
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