At our exam preparation centre, CEA English Academy, various levels of General and Academic Courses are offered to suit students with different learning backgrounds and needs. The courses range from CEFR Level A1 to CEFR Level C2. Whether you are a basic user or a proficient user of English, we have just the right course for you.

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. It is used around the world to describe learners' language skills.

Cambridge English: A2 Key/A2 Key for Schools focuses on Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and is at Entry Level 2 in the UK National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It is also the easiest of the Cambridge English exams, passing of this exam shows that you can use everyday English at a basic level.

• A2 Key
• A2 Key for Schools

• An A2 Key qualification is a valuable qualification accepted globally.
• It improves your work, study and travel prospects.
• It proves that you have the basic language skills needed to communicate in English.

A2 Key Exam Key facts
There are three sections to the exam. You will complete the Reading and Writing and the Listening papers on the same day. You may need to return to do the Speaking exam on a different day. You will do the Speaking section of the exam with two examiners and one or two other exam candidate(s).
Exam length in total : About 2 hours

What can I do with my A2 Key qualification?
After you have passed A2 Key, you could go on to take B1 Preliminary/B1 Preliminary for Schools, and following that you could also take B2 First/B2 First for Schools or C1 Advanced.

• Pre-A2 Key (CEFR A2 / IELTS below Band 4) (80 hours)
• A2 Key (CEFR A2+ / IELTS below Band 4) (80 hours)

• understand and use basic phrases and expressions
• introduce yourself and answer basic questions about your personal details
• interact with English speakers who talk slowly and clearly
• write short, simple notes

Cambridge English: B1 Preliminary/B1 Preliminary for Schools focusses on Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It shows the world that you have an intermediate level of English.

• B1 Preliminary
• B1 Preliminary for Schools

• A B1 Preliminary qualification is a valuable qualification accepted worldwide.
• It improves your work, study and travel prospects.
• It proves that you have the basic language skills needed to communicate in English.

B1 Preliminary Exam Key facts
There are three sections to the exam. You will complete the Reading, the Writing and the Listening papers on the same day. You may need to return to do the Speaking exam on a different day. You will complete the Speaking section of the exam with two examiners and one or two other exam candidate(s).
Exam length in total : About 2 hours 20 minutes

What can I do with my B1 Preliminary qualification?
After you have passed B1 Preliminary, you could go on to take B2 First/B2 First for Schools, and following that you could also take C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.

• Pre-B1 Preliminary (CEFR B1 / IELTS Band 4.0-4.5) (80 hours)
• B1 Preliminary (CEFR B1+ / IELTS Band 4.5-5.0) (80 hours)

• understand the main points of straightforward instructions or public announcements
• show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English
• develop your ability to communicate in English for practical tasks and situations
• learn how to deal with most of the situations you might meet when travelling as a tourist in an English-speaking country
• ask simple questions and take part in factual conversations in a work-based environment
• write letters/emails or make notes on familiar matters

A Cambridge English: B2 First/B2 First for Schools qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study courses taught in English.

• B2 First
• B2 First for Schools

• An B2 First qualification shows that you can communicate effectively face to face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments. It also shows that you can follow the news.
• An B2 First qualification indicates that you can write clear, detailed English and explain the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view.
• The qualification is also an indication that you can write letters, reports, stories, and various other texts.
• B2 First is the most popular qualification among the Cambridge English exams and is accepted by thousands of business and educational institutions worldwide.

B2 First Exam Key facts
There are four sections to the exam. You will complete the Reading and Use of English, Writing and Listening papers on the same day. You may need to return to do the Speaking exam on a different day. You will complete the Speaking section of the exam with two examiners and one or two other exam candidate(s).
Exam length in total : About 3 hours 30 minutes

What can I do with my B2 First qualification?
After you have passed B2 First, you could go on to take C1 Advanced and following that you could also take C2 Proficiency.

• B2 First (CEFR B2 / IELTS Band ~5.0-6.5) (160 hours)

• have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study courses taught in English
• communicate effectively face-to-face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
• follow the news
• write clear, detailed English and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
• write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text

A Cambridge English: C1 Advanced qualification proves that you are a high achiever and you have the language skills that international employers and universities are looking for.

• C1 Advanced is accepted globally as proof of high achievement. More than 6,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement.
• It opens the doors to your dream career which requires language skills including medicine, engineering, law and many other professions.
• C1 Advanced can be used for your university and student visa applications in many countries such as the UK and Australia.

• University of Cambridge
• University of Oxford
• University of Melbourne
• Australian National University
• University of Toronto
• Harvard University
• Peking University
• National Taiwan University

C1 Advanced Exam Key facts
There are four sections to the exam. You will complete the Reading and Use of English, Writing and the Listening papers on the same day. You may need to return to do the Speaking exam on a different day. You will complete the Speaking section of the exams with two examiners and one or two other exam candidate(s).
Exam length in total : About 4 hours

What Can I Do with my C1 Advanced qualification?
After you have passed C1 Advanced you could go on to take C2 Proficiency.

• C1 Advanced (CEFR C1 / IELTS Band 6.5-8.0) (160 hours)

• demonstrate a standard of English that is adequate for most purposes, including business and study
• communicate effectively at a managerial and professional level
• participate in workplace meetings academic tutorials and seminars confidently
• express yourself with a high level of fluency

A Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency qualification proves that you have mastered English to an exceptional world-class level. It proves you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competitive English speaker.

• C2 Proficiency helps you to develop the English skills needed to succeed in every high level academic or professional environments.
• Holders of C2 Proficiency will have a level of English suitable to participate fully in meetings, write detailed correspondence and reports, read almost as quickly as a native speaker and understand abstract concepts.
• Top international companies such as Coca-Cola, IBM, Nestlé, Nokia, Procter & Gamble and Sony and all have employees who have taken the exam.

C2 Proficiency Exam Key facts
There are four sections to the exam. You will complete the Reading and Use of English, Writing and the Listening papers on the same day. You may need to return to do the Speaking exam on a different day. You will complete the Speaking section of the exam with two examiners and one or two other exam candidate(s).
Exam length in total : About 4 hours

What Can I Do with my C2 Proficiency qualification?
Passing the C2 Proficiency exam means you have a level of English that is needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example in a postgraduate or PhD programme.

• C2 Proficiency (CEFR C2 / IELTS Band 8.0-9.0) (160 hours)

• study demanding subjects at the highest level, including postgraduate or PhD programmes
• negotiate and persuade effectively at senior management level in international business setups
• understand the gist of complex pieces of writing
• communicate complex and sensitive issues effectively, deal confidently with difficult questions