FCE B2

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Exam preparation FCE First Certificate in English B2

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The First Certificate FCE is one of the exams offered by the prestigious University of Cambridge. The FIRST is the equivalent of Upper-Intermediate level or B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR or CEFR). To get the FIRST certificate you have to get a minimum average score of 160 points.

First Certificate does not expire, it is for life time.

The Cambridge B2 or FIRST qualification demonstrates that you have the language skills necessary to live and work independently in an English-speaking country, as well as to study courses taught in the English language.

The Cambridge FIRST B2 qualification demonstrates that

  • You can communicate in a clear and effective way.
  • You can be informed of the most current news.
  • You can write clear and precise English and express your opinions, as well as understand different points of view of a conversation.
  • You can write letters, reports, stories and many other types of different texts.

Exam parts FCE, total duration 3.5 hours

Part 1 FCE: Reading & Use of English

  • Assessment: reading comprehension, use of grammar and vocabulary in English.
  • Duration: 75 minutes.
  • Score: represents 40% of the total.
  • Parts: consists of 7 parts with 52 questions.
  • Purpose: Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. Tests your use of English with tasks that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.

Part 2 FCE: Writing

  • Evaluation: Text production.
  • Duration: 80 minutes.
  • Score: it is 20% of the total.
  • Parts: consists of 2 parts.
  • Purpose: Requires you to be able to produce two different pieces of writing, such as letters, reports, reviews and essays.

Part 3 FCE: Listening

  • Evaluation: evaluates the Listening Comprehension.
  • Duration: 40 minutes.
  • Score: it is 20% of the total.
  • Parts: consists of 4 parts with 30 questions.
  • Purpose: Requires you to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as news programmes, presentations and everyday conversations.

Part 4 FCE: Speaking

  • Evaluation: evaluate the oral expression.
  • Duration: 14 minutes.
  • Score: it is 20% of the total.
  • Parts: consists of 4 parts
  • Purpose: Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face to face situations. You will take the Speaking test with one or two other candidates.

Exam results First FCE

To get the FIRST certificate you have to take a minimum score of 160 points.

Exams are scored with Grade A, B or C, which means the grade you got.

Points to get for each Grade for First FCE

  • Grade A: 180-190.
  • Grade B: 173-179.
  • Grade C: 160-172.


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England
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USA
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1016Adults 16+Cambridge FCEB1B2C1FCE B2
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3-50 18Adults 17+Cambridge FCEB1B2C1C2FCE B2
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Canada
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4, 916Adults 16+Cambridge FCEB2C1C2FCE B2
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Canada
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Ireland
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Ireland
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Ireland
Cork
25-25 18Adults 18+General EnglishVisa IrelandA1A2B1B2C1C2FCE B2
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Ireland
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24ENWork & Study with Student Visa 15L PMCourse study and work in Cork of 15 lessons per week in the afternoon for 15 weeks for non-European students with a visa which allows you to work {1366}. School: ACET Active Centre of English Training.
Ireland
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