How many levels are there in Cambridge English Certificate?

English introduction Examination (KET) is equivalent to CEFR A2.

KET is an independent proficiency test, which represents the most basic requirements for using English. That is, through 200 hours of study, candidates have the ability to travel to English-speaking countries and cope with daily conversations at home and abroad in English.

For the candidates who have participated in the Cambridge Children's English Test designed by the Cambridge University Examinations Committee in China, KET is an exam to enter a higher level and an adult stage. This is the first step for future candidates who want to take the Cambridge Level 2 Examination (PET).

Primary English Test (PET) corresponds to CEFR B 1 grade.

PET is a self-contained level test. After 380 hours of study, candidates should have the ability to handle daily affairs at home and abroad in English, as well as the ability to communicate with native English speakers and non-English speakers. This exam is also a necessary basis for candidates who want to take the Cambridge Advanced Level Examination in the future.

The first English Certificate Examination (FCE) is equivalent to CEFR B2 level.

FCE is the third level of the Cambridge English Band Five Certificate Examination, and it is one of the more important items in the Cambridge Examination. It requires candidates to have the ability to use the language independently, including mastering enough vocabulary, organizing basic language and communicating properly in different social situations.

People who pass the exam can usually use English effectively in secretarial and management fields in various office environments. The IELTS test score is 5.5-6.5, and grade A is skipped, which can correspond to the IELTS score of 7.0 at the highest. As an effective means to test public communication and office work ability, FCE examination is widely recognized by foreign industrial and commercial departments.

In various Cambridge English tests, FCE has the largest number of candidates, with more than 250,000 candidates worldwide every year. At the same time, as a proof of intermediate language proficiency, FCE is widely used in Europe as a proof of language proficiency for foreign students from non-English-speaking countries when applying for admission.

Advanced English Certificate Examination (CAE) corresponds to CEFR C 1 grade.

Candidates are required to have an English level that can be used easily and skillfully. Candidates should be able to use English appropriately in various social environments according to English language and cultural habits. Candidates are required to cultivate their interest in reading documentary and novel articles during their study.

Be able to write in various genres and themes, and use lengthy and complex language flexibly and creatively to deal with predictable and unpredictable situations. Candidates who take this level of examination can widely carry out social activities. Those who pass this level of examination can be competent for management or professional and technical work, and can participate in professional study and academic research of university courses. The IELTS test score is 6.5-7.5, and grade A is skipped, which can correspond to the IELTS score of 8.5 at the highest.

Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen announced that Cambridge Advanced English Certificate (CAE) can be used to apply for a visa to study in Australia. Therefore, students who want to study in Australia can use CAE certificates to prove that they have the required language skills. Previously, IELTS was mainly recommended by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) as an English test for student visas.

Proficiency in English Certificate Examination (CPE) is equivalent to CEFR C2 level.

CPE Proficient in English Certificate Examination, developed by the Foreign Language Examination Department of Cambridge University, is the fifth certificate examination in Cambridge University English Test Band 5 series. Candidates who have passed the exam have been proficient in using English to engage in professional affairs and have received higher education in English-speaking countries. CPE certificate is recognized by universities, employers and government agencies all over the world.

The CPE certificate test is equivalent to the C2 level (the highest level) of the globally recognized European language syllabus, and the IELTS test score is above 8.0-9.0. Candidates with C2 English proficiency have the same language application ability as well-educated native English speakers. The examination focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing, and comprehensively examines candidates' comprehensive language use ability.

If candidates want to show their excellent language application ability to universities or employers, CPE advanced English certificate will be an excellent choice.