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Cambridge English Exams: ESOL

If you want to study in the UK, your college or university will require you to prove that you have the English skills to follow a course taught in English, and they will often do this with a one of several English language tests.

WHICH IS THE RIGHT EXAM FOR ME?
A Cambridge English certificate will help you stand out, showing colleges and universities that you are a high-achieving candidate who already has the right English language skills.

The right level for academic success
Cambridge English: Advanced  is an in-depth exam focusing on the levels of English needed for academic life. Preparing for your exam gives you the skills and confidence you need for success.

Cambridge English: Proficiency  is the most advanced level Cambridge English exam, designed for learners who have achieved an extremely high level of skill in the English language.

A CAMBRIDGE EXAM IS ALL YOU NEED

Meeting the UKBA student visa requirements
If you need a visa to study in the UK, Cambridge English: Advanced and Cambridge English: Proficiency are both accepted by the UK Border Agency for Tier 4 Student visas. With Cambridge English: Advanced and Cambridge English: Proficiency you can apply for UK colleges and universities and for your student visa. Find out more at: www.cambridgeenglish.org/uktier4/ 

UCAS Tariff points
The UK’s Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) awards candidates with Grade A at Cambridge English: Advanced 70 UCAS Tariff points towards their application to universities and higher education institutions.

Candidates who achieve Grades A, B or C in Cambridge English: Proficiency are awarded up to 140 UCAS Tariff points.
See  www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/ucas-points  for more information.

Global recognition
In addition to the UK, you can also use your Cambridge English: Advanced or Cambridge English: Proficiency certificate to apply to universities and colleges in other countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA and many European countries.

To search our Online Global Recognition Database of over 3,000 universities, employers and other institutions which accept Cambridge English: Advanced and Cambridge English: Proficiency , go to  www.cambridgeenglish.org/recognition .

FLEXIBLE, CONVENIENT and GREAT SUPPORT
* Over 2,700 test centres across 130 countries
* Computer-based and paper-based formats available
* Excellent support and preparation materials, both free and to buy
* Online results service available
* Online results verification service available for institutions to instantly check your results

WHAT TO DO NEXT
1. Visit our website: www.cambridgeenglish.org
2. Contact your local centre:
Find the nearest centre and register for your exam at  www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre .

3. Prepare for success:

Make use of the extensive support  available on our website to help prepare for your exam.

Contact us:
Cambridge English Language Assessment
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB12EU
United Kingdom

www.cambridgeenglish.org/help

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