| International
English Language Testing Service (IELTS) |
Level: Any level from
Intermediate [4] |
This exam gives you a score which you can then use
to apply to university. The exam tests listening,
speaking, reading and writing. It is popular with
British and Australasian universities, and is growing
in popularity with US universities.
|
| Preliminary English Test (PET) |
Level: Upper Intermediate [3] |
This exam tests your listening,
speaking, reading and writing. Recommended if you are
not ready for the other exams listed below. |
| Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) |
Level: Upper Intermediate [5] |
The most popular English language
exam in the UK. Tests all four skills - listening, speaking,
reading and writing. It is tested over 5 exam papers.
NB: Although it is called 'First', FCE is not a low
level exam. |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced
English (CAE) |
Level: Lower Advanced [6]+ |
The advanced version of the First
Certificate (see above). This exam specialises in preparing
students in everyday communication at an advanced level. |
Cambridge Proficiency
(CPE) |
Level: Advanced [7] |
Tests listening, speaking, reading
and writing. An ideal exam for those wishing to go to
an English-speaking university - especially for courses
in the arts and humanities. |
| Test of English for International
Communication (TOEIC) |
Level: Any level from Intermediate
[4] |
This exam is very popular with employers
in many countries as it tests your ability to read and
listen to the kind of English used in the business world.
CAE is an accredited TOIEC testing centre, which means
that you can arrange to take the test at CAE at very
short notice. |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) |
Level: Any level from Intermediate
[4] |
This exam tests your reading and
listening skills and is particularly useful for students
wishing to go on to study at an American university.
|
| International Legal English Certificate
(ILEC) |
Level:From Upper Intermediate to
Advanced [5-7] |
This is a new examination, offered
for the first time in May 2006. It is very useful for
international students of law and practising lawyers. |
