- Results and Certificates
The Cambridge English Language Assessment General English suite of exams has a wide choice of certificates reflecting the very different needs and abilities of people. These certificates never expire, and will not need to be renewed — they are an achievement for life.
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The released dates of the Results and Certificates
Level Test date Results released date Certificates released date KET
KET for Schools
PET
PET for Schools03/09 (Sat)
03/16 (Sat)
06/01 (Sat)
06/15 (Sat)
10/12 (Sat)
11/23 (Sat)4 weeks after the test 2-3 weeks after the results are issued
FCE
06/08 (Sat)
11/09 (Sat)
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Levels and 'Can-do' statements
Cambridge English Exams are backed up by the 'Can Do' statements, developed by members of ALTE. The 'Can-do' system provides a description of what typical candidates at each level can be expected to do in each of the language skills and in a range of contexts, including General Abilities; Social & Tourist; Work and Study. The 'Can-do' statements make it easier for users to understand the significance of each of the levels. For more information on the statements, visit www.ALTE.org.
Main Suite
LevelCEFR ALTE
LevelOverall general ability
(Listening/Speaking)
KET A2
WaystageLevel 1 Can express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context. PET B1
ThresholdLevel 2 Can express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements. FCE B2
VantageLevel 3 Can follow or give a talk on a familiar topic or keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics. CAE C1
Effective Operational ProficiencyLevel 4 Can contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work or keep up a casual conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping with abstract expressions.
CPE C2
MasteryLevel 5 Can advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding colloquial references and dealing confidently with hostile questions.
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Marking and Grading
KET/PET & KET/PET for SchoolsLevel Marking Grading KET
KET for SchoolsCandidates' Statements of Results include a score out of 100 for the exam as a whole, as well as their grade and the graphical profile of performance in each paper.
90% and above (Pass with Distinction):
KET-B1 certificate
85% - 89% (Pass with Merit ): KET-A2 certificate
70% - 84% (Pass): KET-A2 certificate
45% - 69%: A1 certificate
0 - 44%: FailPET
PET for Schools90% and above (Pass with Distinction):
PET-B2 certificate
85% - 89% (Pass with Merit ): PET-B1 certificate
70% - 84% (Pass): PET-B1 certificate
45% - 69%: A2 certificate
0 - 44%: Fail
FCE/CAE/CPE
Level Marking Grading FCE Each component of the exam carries 20% of the total marks. All candidates are given an exam report explaining how they performed in each of the papers.
There are three Pass grades, A, B and C — candidates reaching these grades are awarded a certificate.
Grade A (80-100 marks): FCE-C1 certificate
Grade B (75-79 marks): FCE-B2 certificate
Grade C (60-74 marks): FCE-B2 certificate
Grade D (45-59 marks): B1 certificate
Grade E (44 marks or below)CAE Grade A (80-100 marks)
Grade B (75-79 marks)
Grade C (60-74 marks)
Grade D (55-59 marks)
Grade E (54 marks or below)CPE
