First Certificate in English (FCE)
has five papers
Each of the written papers is returned to Cambridge for marking and
assessment. The Speaking Test is conducted by two locally based examiners
who examine candidates face to face. All examiners are accredited by Cambridge.
Reading (Paper 1) 1 hour
The Reading paper assesses candidates’ abitity to understand information
in fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines.
Writing (Paper 2) 1 hour 20 minutes
For the Writing paper, candidates must show they can produce two different
pieces of writing such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report,
a review or an essay.
Use of English (Paper 3) 45 minutes
For the Use of English paper, candidates are tested on tasks which
show how well they control their grammar and vocabulary.
Listening (Paper 4) 40 minutes
For the Listening paper, candidates show that they understand the meaning
of a range of spoken material, including news programmes, speeches, stories,
anecdotes and public announcements.
Speaking (Paper 5) 14 minutes
The Speaking Test is taken with another candidate or in a group of
three. Candidates will be tested on their ability to take part in different
types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidates and by
themselves.
Exams offered
