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Examinations 

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

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

Cambridge ESOL 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 ESOL 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.

Exam Dates - December 2011 

 Examination  Written Papers  Results Available  Certificate Despatch
 KET  Friday 2nd December 18th January 2012 8th February 2012
 PET  Friday 2nd December 18th January 2012 8th February 2012
 FCE  Tuesday 6th December 26th January 2012 6th March 2012
 CAE  Wednesday 7th December 26th January 2012 6th March 2012

 

Exam Dates - March 2012 

Examination  Written Papers  Speaking Exam  Entry Deadline  Fees
 KET  Saturday 17th March Monday 12th March Friday 10th February  £58
 PET  Saturday 17th March Monday 12th March Friday 10th February

 £63

 FCE  Saturday 10th March Wednesday 7th March Friday 27th January  £95
 CAE  Saturday 17th March Wednesday 7th March Friday 27th January  £100

 

 Exam Dates - May/June 2012 

Examination  Written Papers  Speaking Exam  Entry Deadline  Fees
 KET  Saturday 19th May Thursday 17th May Friday 13th April  £65
 PET  Saturday 19th May Thursday 17th May Friday 13th April

 £70

 FCE  Tuesday 12th June Thursday 14th June Friday 20th April  £105
 CAE  Wednesday 13th June Thursday 14th June Friday 20th April  £110

 

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

How to apply

Contact CILC by telephone 01242 714092 or email cilc@glos.ac.uk for a registration form.

You can also write to us at 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.

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