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Examinations 

Cheltenham International Language Centre is an open centre for Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations.

We offer KET, PET, First Certificate (FCE) and Advanced (CAE).

Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations are recognised worldwide. The examinations are at different levels. 

 Cambridge Examination   Level
Proficiency (CPE) C2 High Advanced
Advanced (CAE) C1 Advanced
First Certificate (FCE) B2 Upper Intermediate
Preliminary English Test (PET) B1 Intermediate
Key English Test (KET)  A2 Pre-intermediate
For more information about these examinations see the Cambridge English Language Assessment examinations pages or the Cambridge English Take your exam in the UK information.

The examinations take place at different times of the year. At CILC all the written papers take place on the same day .The speaking test interviews take place on a different day. Please make sure that you can attend both dates before you apply.

March 2013

Examination  Written Papers  Speaking Test Results available Certificates
KET Saturday 16th March Tuesday 12th March 16th-30th April 15th May
PET Saturday 16th March Tuesday 12th March 16th-30th April 15th May
FCE Friday 15th March Wednesday 13th March 16th-30th April 15th May
CAE Saturday 16th March Wednesday 13th March 16th-30th April 15th May

May/June 2013

Examination  Written Papers  Speaking Test Entry Deadline *  Fee
KET Saturday 18th May Tuesday 14th May 12th April £ 70
PET Saturday 18th May Tuesday 14th May 12th April  £75
FCE Tuesday 11th June Thursday 13th June 18th April £110
CAE Wednesday 12th June Thursday 13th June 18th April £115

August 2013

Examination  Written Papers  Speaking Test Entry Deadline *  Fee
FCE Thursday 22nd August TBC 25th July £115

* Please note if we receive a high volume of entries we may close the examination prior to the entry deadline date so we would recommend sending your application form as early as possible.

From August 2012 there will be an additional charge of £5.00 for exam certificates to be sent by international recorded delivery to an overseas address.   

If we are able to accept your entry after the deadline a late entry fee of £30 per candidate will always apply.

How to apply

Complete the Cambridge Entry Form.doc.

Send your completed entry form with a copy of your identification and payment to the address below.

Cheltenham International Language Centre
University of Gloucestershire
Cornerways
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH
UK

Please be aware we must receive full payment by the entry deadline or we will not be able to enter you for the examination. Applications received without payment will not be processed.

We will not accept any applications without a copy of your photo identification.  Please note the identification sent with your application must be the identification document you bring to all examination days, without this you will not be able to take an examination.

If you have any questions regarding the exams please contact the Exams Administrator on 01242 714092 or email cilc@glos.ac.uk

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University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH. Telephone +44 (0)844 8010001.