Cambridge English Language Assessment (CELA).
Part of the University of Cambridge — over 100 years of English assessment, accepted by 15,000 universities, employers and governments worldwide.
Aligned to the CEFR, from A1 to C2
Cambridge English contributed to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the international standard for describing language ability. Every exam is aligned to a CEFR level and assesses all four skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking — in real situations.
Cambridge certificates never expire and are recognised globally, opening doors to higher education and better employment wherever your path leads.
See the full learning journey →The Cambridge ladder
Six levels, each one a clear milestone.
YLE · Young Learners English
Starters, Movers and Flyers — a gentle, playful start that builds listening and speaking confidence in young children.
A2 Key · Key English Test (KET)
Everyday English for real, simple situations — the first formal step on the Cambridge ladder.
B1 Preliminary · Preliminary English Test (PET)
Independent English for school, travel and everyday work.
B2 First · First Certificate (FCE)
Upper-intermediate fluency, widely accepted by universities and employers.
C1 Advanced · Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
High-level English for demanding academic and professional settings.
C2 Proficiency · Certificate of Proficiency (CPE)
Mastery — the very highest Cambridge qualification.
Foundations first, exams when you are ready
Placed by ability, not age
A short assessment puts each learner at the right level, so classes are always pitched correctly.
All four skills, every level
Reading, writing, listening and speaking developed together, the way the exams test them.
Steady, level-by-level progress
We build toward each certificate as a milestone — not a last-minute cram.
Recognised results
Cambridge certificates that hold their value for school, university and work, anywhere.
Not sure which level to start at?
A free placement test finds the right rung on the ladder — then we build from there.
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