First Certificate in English: About the exam

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Cambridge First Certificate in English exams help students gain entrance to university or college, improve job prospects or measure progress in English. 

The Cambridge First Certificate in English is ideal for students who can:

  • understand texts from a wide variety of sources
  • use English to make notes while someone is speaking in English
  • talk to people about a wide variety of topics
  • understand people talking in English on radio or television programmes

Exam dates in 2010:

13 March
15 June
7 December

Please note Cambridge First Certificate in English exam fees are not included in the course price.

Visit the Cambridge ESOL website for more information about the First Certificate in English.

About Cambridge ESOL

The Cambridge ESOL exams are the best known and most respected formal qualifications in English.

They are taken by over 3 million people in 130 countries. 

More than 8,500 employers, universities and government bodies around the world recognise Cambridge ESOL qualifications.

Visit the Cambridge ESOL website for more information.

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