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The University of Cambridge ESOL examinations are examinations in English language ability for non-native speakers of English. Cambridge ESOL is part of Cambridge Assessment, formerly known as the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES). To examine somebody or something is to inspect it closely, hence an examination is a detailed inspection or analysis of an object or person. ...
The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
Cambridge Assessment (formerly known as UCLES) is one of the largest international assessment agencies recognised by governments around the world. ...
The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate or UCLES Group is a department of the University of Cambridge in England. ...
In 2004 Cambridge ESOL examinations were taken by around 1.5 million learners in more than 135 countries. The exams cover general English, business English, academic English and English for young learners. It has been designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) 2004 World Health Day topic was Road Safety (by World Health Organization) Year of the Monkey (by the Chinese calendar) See the world in...
ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages.
Cambridge ESOL also offers teaching qualifications such as CELTA and DELTA. CELTA, the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, is a qualification awarded by the University of Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), a part of Cambridge University. ...
DELTA, the Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults, is a professional qualification awarded by the University of Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), a part of Cambridge University. ...
Individual exams
General English These exams are also known as the "Main Suite" exams: - KET (Key English Test): elementary
- PET (Preliminary English Test): intermediate
- FCE (First Certificate in English): upper intermediate
- CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): advanced
- CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): very advanced
Assessment of individual skills - CELS (Certificates in English Language Skills): These exams allow students to prove what they can do in each skill (reading, writing, speaking etc.) separately: they receive a separate mark for each section.
- Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life: These certificates also give separate marks for each type of ability. The exam is for ESOL learners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland .
Business English - BEC (Business English Certificates): This exam in Business English can be taken at three levels.
- BULATS (Business Language Testing Service): This is an assessment service for companies, for showing language skills in English, French, German and Spanish.
Academic English - IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Recognised by universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.
Young Learners' English
Teachers - TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test): This exam is aimed at teachers of English to speakers of foreign languages. It is given in three modules, each consisting of eighty questions, that can be taken together or separately in any order. It tests candidates on their knowledge of concepts related to language, language use as well as the background and practice of language teaching and learning.
Link to Common European Framework The Cambridge ESOL exams are related to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). This framework sets standards in foreign language teaching across Europe. It divides learners into six levels of ability, with descriptions of what a learner is able to do at each stage. The Cambridge ESOL exams fit into this framework as shown in the table: The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, or CEF, is a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe. ...
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| CEF level | CELS exams | BEC exams | Main Suite | IELTS | BULATS | YLE | | C2 | - | - | CPE | 7.5+ | 90–100 | - | | C1 | CELS H | BEC H | CAE | 6.5/7.0 | 75–89 | - | | B2 | CELS V | BEC V | FCE | 5.0/5.5/6.0 | 60–74 | - | | B1 | CELS P | BEC P | PET | 3.5/4.0/4.5 | 40–59 | - | | A2 | - | - | KET | 3.0 | 20–39 | Flyers | | A1 | - | - | - | - | 0–19 | Movers |
See also It has been suggested that Teaching English as a Second Language be merged into this article or section. ...
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External links - University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
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