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FCE First Certificate

Cambridge English: First, also known as the First Certificate in English (FCE), is an English language

examination provided by Cambridge English Language ssessment (previously known as !niversity of

Cambridge E"#L Examinations)$ %t is an upper&intermediate, international English language 'ualification that

focuses on Level of the Common European Framework of *eference for Languages (CEF*)$+-

Cambridge English. First was first developed as the Lower Certificate in English (LCE) during the /01s andwas intended to meet a demand for certification of English below that of the Cambridge English. 2roficiency

(C2E) exam$+- Cambridge English. First is one of the most widely taken of all the exams provided by

Cambridge English Language ssessment and is accepted in commerce, industry, universities and higher

education institutions as proof of everyday written and spoken English for work and study purposes$+0-

3he exam is offered in two variations. Cambridge English. First (for adult learners) and Cambridge English.

First (FCE) for "chools$ oth versions assess at the same level, have the same exam format (four papers) and

lead to the same 'ualification 4 the First Certificate in English$ 3he only difference between the two versions is

that the topics in the 5for "chools6 version have been targeted at the interests and experiences of school&age

learners$

Cambridge English. First (FCE) for "chools is part of a suite of 'ualifications designed specifically for school&

aged learners, which includes Cambridge English. 7ey (7E3) for "chools, focused on CEF* Level , and

Cambridge English. 2reliminary (2E3) for "chools, focused on CEF* Level $

Contents

• 1 History

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2 Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools

• 3 Format

• 4 Scoring

o 4.1 Scoring from an!ary 2"1#

o 4.2 Scoring $re%2"1#

• # &iming and res!lts

• ' sage

• *re$aration

• + F!t!re

• , See also

• 1" E-ternal lins

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• 11 /eferences

History

%ntroduced in /0/, the Lower Certificate in English (LCE) was the second English language exam developed

for speakers of other languages by the !niversity of Cambridge Local Examinations "yndicate, the organisation

that would later be known as Cambridge ssessment$ 3he arrival of thousands of refugees from the "panish

Civil 8ar and occupied Europe into the !7 had created a growing need for language assessment$ 3he LCE was

intended to meet a demand for the certification of an English proficiency level below that of the Certificate of2roficiency in English (C2E)$

#ne hundred and forty&four students sat the first LCE exam on 9une /0/$ +:- 3he exam was divided into three

sections.

1. 0ral (ictation /eading lo!d and Conersation)

2. English Com$osition and 5ang!age (2 ho!rs for a free com$osition on a choice of s!b6ectsand ario!s tests on the correct !se of sim$le English)

3. *rescribed &e-ts (2 ho!rs on icens S7ift Sha7 and8or the 0-ford English Co!rse boo).9#

y /:0, LCE included a choice between 5either prescribed texts or a paper in translation from and into

English6$ y /::, ; languages were catered for in the translation paper, including 2olish, rabic, $ Following the //> revision, FCE covered a greater

range of writing, listening and speaking micro&skills$ %ts "peaking test format used two candidates and two

examiners and the five papers were e'ually weighted, each representing 1 of the available marks$+1-

%n 9anuary 1B, another set of revisions were introduced$ 3he main changes are. the overall exam is now 01

minutes shorter there are four exam papers, instead of five and the *eading and !se of English papers have

been combined into a single paper$ Further information can be found in the revised Exam "pecification$

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%n addition, a new way of reporting results has been introduced (effective from 9anuary 1B), with Cambridge

English "cale scores replacing the standardised score and candidate profile used for exams taken pre&1B$ 3he

Cambridge English "cale was developed to provide exam users with more detailed information about their

exam performance than was previously available$+-

Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools

From 11/, in response to increased use of its exams within schools, Cambridge English Language ssessment

introduced versions of some of its exams designed for school&age students$ 3his included. Cambridge English.7ey (7E3) for "chools, Cambridge English. 2reliminary (2E3) for "chools and Cambridge English. First

(FCE) for "chools$

Cambridge English. First for "chools (FCE) follows the same format as Cambridge English. First for adults and

the level of the 'uestion papers is identical$ oth versions of the exam lead to the same certificate$ 3he only

difference is that the content and treatment of topics in the 5for "chools6 version have been particularly targeted

at the interests and experiences of school&age pupils$+-

Format

oth versions of the exam are made up of four exam papers, designed to test the key language skills$ 3he four

papers are. *eading and !se of English 8riting Listening and "peaking$ oth Cambridge English. First and

Cambridge English. First for "chools offers candidates the choice of taking their exam on either a computer or

on paper$ 3he "peaking test is taken face&to&face with two examiners and two candidates, providing a realistic

and reliable measure of ability$+0-

1. Reading and Use of English ( hour B minutes)

3he *eading and !se of English paper has seven parts and B 'uestions$ 3he paper contains texts totalling

approximately 0,111 to 0,B11 words and candidates are expected to understand different types of text, such as

fiction, newspapers and maga=ines, promotional and informational materials$ %n Cambridge English. First for

"chools the text topics are targeted at the interests of school&age pupils$

%n 2arts 4:, candidates read a range of texts and complete tasks that test their knowledge of grammar and

vocabulary$ 2art has eight multiple&choice 'uestions related to vocabulary in a text$ 2arts and 0 involve

completing gaps in a text (i$e$ choosing G forming the correct word for each gap)$ Each 'uestion in 2art : has a

sentence and a 5key6 word, which must be used to complete a second sentence so that it has the same meaning

as the first sentence$

%n 2arts B4, candidates read a range of texts and complete tasks that test their reading ability$ 2art B involves

answering multiple&choice 'uestions about a text, with candidates expected to be able to read a text for detail,

opinion, tone, purpose, main idea, implication and attitude$ 2art > involves choosing paragraphs to fill the gaps

in a text, with candidates expected to demonstrate understanding of the structure and development of a text$ 2art

involves matching statements to the correct part of a text or several short texts, with candidates expected to

demonstrate reading for specific information, detail, opinion and attitude$

2. Writing ( hour 1 minutes)

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3he 8riting paper has two parts$ 2art has one compulsory 'uestion and involves writing an essay$ %n 2art ,

candidates are given three options and are asked to write one of the following using between :1 and /1

words. an article, emailGletter, report, or review$

3. Listening (approximately :1 minutes)

3he Listening paper has four parts and includes a mixture of monologues and dialogues from a range of familiar

sources, such as news programmes, radio broadcasts, speeches and public announcements$ %n 2art , candidateslisten to a series of unrelated recordings (approx$ 01 seconds each) and answer one multiple&choice 'uestion for

each recording$ %n 2art , candidates listen to a monologue or a dialogue with two or more speakers (approx$ 0

minutes) and complete sentences on the 'uestion paper using the information they heard in the recording$ %n

2art 0, candidates listen to a series of statements and related monologues (approx$ 01 seconds each) and choose

which statement best matches what each speaker says$ %n 2art :, candidates listen to a recording with two or

more speakers (approx$ 0 minutes) and answer seven multiple&choice 'uestions$ Candidates are expected to

demonstrate a wide range of listening skills needed for real&life purposes, such as understanding the gist of an

extract, listening for specific information, and understanding a speaker6s opinion, attitude or feeling$

4. Speaing (: minutes)

3he "peaking test has four parts and is conducted face&to&face, with one or two other candidates and two

examiners$ Candidates are expected to be able to participate in discussions, express opinions, exchange ideas

and reach decisions through negotiation$

2art is a short conversation with the examiner$ 3he examiner will ask the candidate some 'uestions about their

lives, focusing on areas such as work, leisure activities and future plans$ Candidates are expected to respond to

the examiner6s 'uestions, give basic personal information about themselves and use general social and

interactional language$

2art ( minute 5long turn6 for each candidate, plus 01&second response from the second candidate) involves

speaking for minute without interruption$ Each candidate is asked to compare two colour photographs and

comment about the photographs in response to a task read out by the examiner and a prompt 'uestion written

above the photographs$ 3he listening candidate is also asked to comment briefly after their partner6s long&turn$

2art 0 (0 minutes) is a two&way conversation between the candidates$ 3he candidates are given spoken

instructions and visual stimuli, which are used in a decision&making task$ 3here is no right or wrong answer to

the task$ 3he candidates are expected to express and Hustify opinions, evaluating and speculating, in order to

work towards a negotiated decision$

2art : (: minutes) is a discussion between the candidates and the examiner on topics related to the collaborative

task in 2art 0$ 3he examiner directs the interaction by asking 'uestions which encourage the candidates to

broaden and discuss further the topics introduced in 2art 0$ 3he 'uestions ask primarily for evaluation rather

than for information and give candidates an opportunity to show they can discuss issues in more depth than in

earlier parts of the test$+:-

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Scoring

ll candidates (pre& and post&1B) receive a "tatement of *esults, with those scoring high enough also

receiving a certificate$+B- %n 9anuary 1B, Cambridge English "cale scores replaced the candidate profile and

standardised scores used for pre&1B results$ Candidates continue to receive a CEF* level and a grade, in

addition to their Cambridge English "cale scores$

From 1B onwards, candidates receive a Cambridge English "cale score for each of the four skills (*eading,

8riting, "peaking and Listening) and for !se of English, with these scores averaged to give an overall score forthe exam$+>-

Scoring from an!ary 2"1#

From 1B, the "tatement of *esults and the Certificate have the following information about the candidate6s

performance.

• score on the Cambridge English Scale for each sill (/eading ;riting 5istening andS$eaing) and for se of English

• score on the Cambridge English Scale for the oerall e-am

• grade for the oerall e-am

• CEF/ leel for the oerall e-am.

3he certificate also contains the !7 Aational Iualifications Framework (AIF) level$+-

3he candidate6s overall score is averaged from the individual scores for each skill (*eading, 8riting, Listening

and "peaking) and for !se of English$

Cambridge English. First is targeted at CEF* Level , which is e'uivalent to a Cambridge English "cale score

of >14/$ 3he following scores are used to report results.

Grade Cambridge English Scale Score (140–10) CEF! "e#el

1+"


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"uccessful candidates receive two documents. a "tatement of *esults and a Certificate$ !niversities, employers

and other organisations may re'uire either of these documents as proof of English language skills$

n online "tatement of *esults is available to candidates four to six weeks after the paper&based exam and two

weeks after the computer&based exam$ "uccessful candidates (those scoring above :1 on the Cambridge

English "cale) receive a hard&copy certificate within three months of the paper&based exam and within six

weeks of the computer&based exam$+1-

'sage

Cambridge English. First for "chools demonstrates language proficiency at Level of the Common European

Framework of *eference for Languages (CEF*) and is used for study and work purposes$ %t is an upper&

intermediate 'ualification used to demonstrate that a candidate can use everyday written and spoken English for

work and study purposes$

significant number of higher education institutions accept Cambridge English. First for admissions or

exemption purposes$ 3his includes universities based in.

• !stralia (e.g. =o- Hill ?nstit!te)

• Canada (e.g. &hom$son /iers niersity)

• >ermany (e.g. Freie niersit@t =erlin)

• Hong Aong (e.g. City niersity of Hong Aong)

• Betherlands (e.g. niersity of msterdam)

• S (e.g. &he ?llinois ?nstit!te of rt Chicago).

?any companies worldwide accept Cambridge English. First as part of their recruitment processes, or use it for

training and development$ 3hese include @eloitte, Ernst J Koung,


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• Cambridge English: Aey (AE&)

• Cambridge English: *reliminary (*E&)

• Cambridge English: danced (CE)

• Cambridge English: *rociency (C*E)

• Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCE)

• Cambridge English Scale

E*ternal lin$s

• 0Dcial site for Cambridge English: First (FCE)

• 0Dcial site for Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools

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was intended to meet a demand for certification of English below that of the Cambridge English. 2roficiency








learners$




http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/first/exam-update-for-2015/whats-in-the-examhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/first/whats-in-the-exam/http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/first/whats-in-the-exam/http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/177867-the-methodology-behind-the-cambridge-english-scale.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/177867-the-methodology-behind-the-cambridge-english-scale.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/177867-the-methodology-behind-the-cambridge-english-scale.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/24935-exams-for-higher-education-guide.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/167506-cambridge-english-scale-factsheet.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/24935-exams-for-higher-education-guide.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/25091-fce-level-b2-document.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/25091-fce-level-b2-document.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/why-choose-the-exam/http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/why-choose-the-exam/http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/why-choose-the-exam/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languageshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams/first/exam-update-for-2015/whats-in-the-examhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/first/whats-in-the-exam/http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/first/whats-in-the-exam/http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/177867-the-methodology-behind-the-cambridge-english-scale.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/177867-the-methodology-behind-the-cambridge-english-scale.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/177867-the-methodology-behind-the-cambridge-english-scale.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/24935-exams-for-higher-education-guide.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/167506-cambridge-english-scale-factsheet.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/24935-exams-for-higher-education-guide.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/25091-fce-level-b2-document.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/25091-fce-level-b2-document.pdfhttp://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/why-choose-the-exam/http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/why-choose-the-exam/http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-qualifications/advanced/why-choose-the-exam/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languageshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)


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Contents

• 1 History

• 2 Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools

• 3 Format

• 4 Scoring




• ' sage

• *re$aration

• + F!t!re

• , See also


• 11 /eferences

History





intended to meet a demand for the certification of an English proficiency level below that of the Certificate of

2roficiency in English (C2E)$


sections.

4. 0ral (ictation /eading lo!d and Conersation)

#. English Com$osition and 5ang!age (2 ho!rs for a free com$osition on a choice of s!b6ectsand ario!s tests on the correct !se of sim$le English)

'. *rescribed &e-ts (2 ho!rs on icens S7ift Sha7 and8or the 0-ford English Co!rse boo).9#


English6$ y /::, ; languages were catered for in the translation paper, including 2olish, rabic,


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?any of those who took LCE served on active duty during 8orld 8ar %%. the LCE @ecember /:0 2ass List

includes candidates from the 2olish rmy, the 2olish %nstitute of ir Force 3echnology (*F), the Aetherlands

Fleet ir rm, and the C=echoslovakian *F "'uadron$ #n one day in /:; over ,B11 men and women of the

2olish *esettlement Corps took LCE$+- special version of LCE was also made available to prisoners of war

detained in ritain and in occupied Europe$ 3he test was made available to ,B11 prisoners of war in ritain,

/11 of them %talians$ %n Dermany, the test was offered at seven prisoner of war camps, with %ndian prisoners of

war encouraged to take LCE or "chool Certificate exams$ fter the war, LCE proved to be the most popular

Cambridge English exam of the time, with over :,111 candidates in /:, compared to ,1; candidates for theCertificate of 2roficiency in English, now known as Cambridge English. 2roficiency (C2E)$+;-

%n /B, driven by evolving principles of communicative language teaching and testing, LCE was revised and

renamed as the First Certificate in English (FCE)$ 3he exam was updated to have five compulsory papers.

Composition (free writing task) *eading Comprehension !se of English (testing grammatical structures and

vocabulary) Listening Comprehension (multiple&choice items) and an %nterview (oral tests)$+/-

3he 'ualification was further updated in /;: and //>$ Following the //> revision, FCE covered a greater












introduced versions of some of its exams designed for school&age students$ 3his included. Cambridge English.

7ey (7E3) for "chools, Cambridge English. 2reliminary (2E3) for "chools and Cambridge English. First

(FCE) for "chools$





Format






https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-7https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-9https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-10http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/cambridge-english-first-handbook-2015.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-11https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First_for_Schools_(FCE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-12https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-12https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-13https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-13https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-7https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-9https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-10http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/cambridge-english-first-handbook-2015.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-11https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First_for_Schools_(FCE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-12https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-13


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%n 2arts 4:, candidates read a range of texts and complete tasks that test their knowledge of grammar andvocabulary$ 2art has eight multiple&choice 'uestions related to vocabulary in a text$ 2arts and 0 involve








involves matching statements to the correct part of a text or several short texts, with candidates expected todemonstrate reading for specific information, detail, opinion and attitude$







sources, such as news programmes, radio broadcasts, speeches and public announcements$ %n 2art , candidates

listen to a series of unrelated recordings (approx$ 01 seconds each) and answer one multiple&choice 'uestion for













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comment about the photographs in response to a task read out by the examiner and a prompt 'uestion writtenabove the photographs$ 3he listening candidate is also asked to comment briefly after their partner6s long&turn$







broaden and discuss further the topics introduced in 2art 0$ 3he 'uestions ask primarily for evaluation ratherthan for information and give candidates an opportunity to show they can discuss issues in more depth than in


Scoring






8riting, "peaking and Listening) and for !se of English, with these scores averaged to give an overall score for

the exam$+>-



performance.

• score on the Cambridge English Scale for each sill (/eading ;riting 5istening and

S$eaing) and for se of English





https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-14https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-15https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-16https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-17https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-14https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-15https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-16https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-17


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• >rades = and C

• For candidates scoring bet7een '" and ,.

First Certifi#ate in English $ CEFR Le!el C1

• >rade

• For candidates scoring bet7een +" and 1""

• 7arded to e-ce$tional candidates 7ho sho7 ability beyond 5eel =2. 91,

%iming and res&lts

Candidates take the *eading and !se of English, 8riting and Listening papers on the same day$ 3he "peaking

paper is usually taken a few days before or after the other papers$

3he exam is available to be taken at test centres in paper&based and computer&based formats$ oth versions of

the exam lead to the same internationally accepted certificate$ 3he format of the "peaking test means that

speaking elements are only available to be taken face&to&face with an examiner$

@ates to take the paper&based exam and computer&based exam are offered at test centres throughout the calendar

year$ 3here are over ,:11 exam centres worldwide where candidates can sit the exam$ directory of all global

exam centres and their contact details can be accessed on the Cambridge English Language ssessment website




weeks after the computer&based exam$ "uccessful candidates (those scoring above :1 on the CambridgeEnglish "cale) receive a hard&copy certificate within three months of the paper&based exam and within six


'sage





significant number of higher education institutions accept Cambridge English. First for admissions orexemption purposes$ 3his includes universities based in.





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St!dies in 5ang!age &esting (Si5&) ol!me 2+ Ha7ey /. (2"",) Examining FCE and CAE:Key issues and recurring themes in developing the First Certifcate in English and Certifcate in



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Cambridge English (2"14) Cambridge English !cale Factsheet htt$:88777.cambridgeenglish.org8images81'#"'%cambridge%english%scale%factsheet.$df




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(C2E) exam$+- Cambridge English. First is one of the most widely taken of all the exams provided byCambridge English Language ssessment and is accepted in commerce, industry, universities and higher






learners$

Cambridge English. First (FCE) for "chools is part of a suite of 'ualifications designed specifically for school&aged learners, which includes Cambridge English. 7ey (7E3) for "chools, focused on CEF* Level , and


Contents

• 1 History

• 2 Cambridge English: First (FCE) for Schools

•

3 Format

• 4 Scoring




• ' sage

• *re$aration

• + F!t!re

• , See also


• 11 /eferences

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languageshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Cambridge_English:_First_.28FCE.29_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Formathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Scoringhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Scoring_from_January_2015https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Scoring_pre-2015https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Timing_and_resultshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Usagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Preparationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Futurehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#See_alsohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#External_linkshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Referenceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languageshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Cambridge_English:_First_.28FCE.29_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Formathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Scoringhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Scoring_from_January_2015https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Scoring_pre-2015https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Timing_and_resultshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Usagehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Preparationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#Futurehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#See_alsohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#External_linkshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#References


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History





intended to meet a demand for the certification of an English proficiency level below that of the Certificate of

2roficiency in English (C2E)$


sections.

. 0ral (ictation /eading lo!d and Conersation)

+. English Com$osition and 5ang!age (2 ho!rs for a free com$osition on a choice of s!b6ectsand ario!s tests on the correct !se of sim$le English)

,. *rescribed &e-ts (2 ho!rs on icens S7ift Sha7 and8or the 0-ford English Co!rse boo).9#


English6$ y /::, ; languages were catered for in the translation paper, including 2olish, rabic, $ Following the //> revision, FCE covered a greater






https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Cambridge_Local_Examinations_Syndicatehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Cambridge_Local_Examinations_Syndicatehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Cambridge_Local_Examinations_Syndicatehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-5https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-6https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-7https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-9https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-10http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/cambridge-english-first-handbook-2015.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Cambridge_Local_Examinations_Syndicatehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-5https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-6https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-7https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Proficiency_(CPE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-9https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-10http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/cambridge-english-first-handbook-2015.pdf


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introduced versions of some of its exams designed for school&age students$ 3his included. Cambridge English.7ey (7E3) for "chools, Cambridge English. 2reliminary (2E3) for "chools and Cambridge English. First

(FCE) for "chools$





Format











%n 2arts 4:, candidates read a range of texts and complete tasks that test their knowledge of grammar and

vocabulary$ 2art has eight multiple&choice 'uestions related to vocabulary in a text$ 2arts and 0 involve








involves matching statements to the correct part of a text or several short texts, with candidates expected to

demonstrate reading for specific information, detail, opinion and attitude$


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-11https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First_for_Schools_(FCE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-12https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-12https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-13https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-13https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Scalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-11https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English_Language_Assessmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Key_(KET)_for_Schoolshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_Preliminary_(PET)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First_for_Schools_(FCE)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-12https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-13


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sources, such as news programmes, radio broadcasts, speeches and public announcements$ %n 2art , candidateslisten to a series of unrelated recordings (approx$ 01 seconds each) and answer one multiple&choice 'uestion for


















comment about the photographs in response to a task read out by the examiner and a prompt 'uestion written

above the photographs$ 3he listening candidate is also asked to comment briefly after their partner6s long&turn$







broaden and discuss further the topics introduced in 2art 0$ 3he 'uestions ask primarily for evaluation rather

than for information and give candidates an opportunity to show they can discuss issues in more depth than in


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-14https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_English:_First#cite_note-14


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Scoring






8riting, "peaking and Listening) and for !se of English, with these scores averaged to give an overall score forthe exam$+>-



performance.

• score on the Cambridge English Scale for each sill (/eading ;riting 5istening andS$eaing) and for se of English










1+"


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• grade (


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weeks after the computer&based exam$ "uccessful candidates (those scoring above :1 on the Cambridge

English "cale) receive a hard&copy certificate within three months of the paper&based exam and within six


'sage





significant number of higher education institutions accept Cambridge English. First for admissions or

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