First Certificate in English (FCE)
First Certificate in English (FCE)
First Certificate in English (FCE)
FCE is an intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Choose FCE if your knowledge of English is adequate for many practical everyday purposes, including business and study.
To be successful, you will have a wide grasp of vocabulary, and be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations. You also need to show an awareness of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of formality as they are expressed through language.
Why take FCE?
What's in the exam?
Paper 1: Reading
(1 hour)
3 parts
30 questions
Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines.
Paper 2: Writing
(1 hour 20 minutes)
2 parts
Requires you to be able to produce two different pieces of writing, such as letters, reports, reviews and short stories.
Paper 3: Use of English
(45 minutes)
4 parts
42 questions
Your use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.
Paper 4: Listening
(about 40 minutes)
4 parts
30 questions
Requires you to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as news programmes, presentations and everyday conversations.
Paper 5: Speaking
(14 minutes per pair of candidates)
4 parts
Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the Speaking test with one or two other candidates.
Each of the written papers is returned to Cambridge for marking and assessment. The Speaking Test is conducted by two locally based examiners who examine you face to face. All examiners are accredited by Cambridge ESOL.
Results Each component carries 20% of the total marks. There are three pass grades (A, B and C) and certificates are awarded to candidates who achieve these grades. Candidates who achieve a grade D or E are judged not to have reached the required standard for FCE. Exam scripts are sent to Cambridge ESOL for marking and grading and the results are sent back to the centres. If you have any questions about your results, you should contact the centre where you took the exam.
Once awarded Cambridge ESOL FCE certificates are valid for life.
FCE is an intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Choose FCE if your knowledge of English is adequate for many practical everyday purposes, including business and study.
To be successful, you will have a wide grasp of vocabulary, and be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles for a variety of situations. You also need to show an awareness of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of formality as they are expressed through language.
Why take FCE?
- FCE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or to develop a career which requires language skills (e.g. business, medicine, engineering). FCE indicates sufficient proficiency in English to be of practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, in particular tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates have the ability to deal with routine letters and telephone enquiries, and to cope with some non-academic training courses and simple textbooks and articles.
- FCE is also useful preparation if you are working towards higher level exams, such as CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) and CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English).
- On passing the exam you will receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, which is recognised by universities and employers throughout the world.
- You will also receive a statement of results, showing how you performed in each of the five papers.
What's in the exam?
Paper 1: Reading
(1 hour)
3 parts
30 questions
Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines.
Paper 2: Writing
(1 hour 20 minutes)
2 parts
Requires you to be able to produce two different pieces of writing, such as letters, reports, reviews and short stories.
Paper 3: Use of English
(45 minutes)
4 parts
42 questions
Your use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.
Paper 4: Listening
(about 40 minutes)
4 parts
30 questions
Requires you to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as news programmes, presentations and everyday conversations.
Paper 5: Speaking
(14 minutes per pair of candidates)
4 parts
Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the Speaking test with one or two other candidates.
Each of the written papers is returned to Cambridge for marking and assessment. The Speaking Test is conducted by two locally based examiners who examine you face to face. All examiners are accredited by Cambridge ESOL.
Results Each component carries 20% of the total marks. There are three pass grades (A, B and C) and certificates are awarded to candidates who achieve these grades. Candidates who achieve a grade D or E are judged not to have reached the required standard for FCE. Exam scripts are sent to Cambridge ESOL for marking and grading and the results are sent back to the centres. If you have any questions about your results, you should contact the centre where you took the exam.
Once awarded Cambridge ESOL FCE certificates are valid for life.
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