A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use. This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between A2 Key and B2 First.

A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you can:

• read simple textbooks and articles in English
• write letters and emails on everyday subjects
• take meeting notes
• show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English

Reasons to choose B1 Preliminary:

• Develop your ability to communicate in English for practical tasks and situations.
• Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide.
• Improve your work, study, and travel prospects.

A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study courses taught in English. This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B1 Preliminary and C1 Advanced.

A B2 First qualification shows that you can:

• communicate effectively face-to-face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
• follow the news
• write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
• write letters, reports, stories, and lots of other types of text.

Reasons to choose B2 First:

• Accepted for entry to foundation/pathway/pre-sessional courses in English-speaking countries.
• Accepted for entry to undergraduate programmes taught in the medium of English in non-English-speaking countries.

More than 9,000 educational institutions, businesses, and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English. Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working, and living in English-speaking countries. This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B2 First and C2 Proficiency.

A C1 Advanced qualification shows that you can:

• follow an academic course at university level
• communicate effectively at a managerial and professional level
• participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic tutorials and seminars
• express yourself with a high level of fluency.

Reasons to choose C1 Advanced:

• Monthly test dates available at 2,800 exam centres around the world.
• Accepted by over 9,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments.
• Opens doors to international travel, work and study.

A C2 Proficiency qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It proves you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker. Preparing for and passing the exam means you have the level of English that’s needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.

A C2 Proficiency qualification shows that you can:

• study demanding subjects at the highest level, including postgraduate and PhD programmes
• negotiate and persuade effectively at senior management level in international business settings
• understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing
• talk about complex or sensitive issues, and deal confidently with difficult questions.

Reasons to choose C2 Proficiency:

• This is our highest-level exam. Passing it proves that you have mastered English to an exceptional level.
• Helps you to develop the English skills needed to succeed in very high level academic or professional environments.

With a B1 Business Preliminary qualification, you show employers that you have a good knowledge of English for practical, everyday use in business.

A B1 Business Preliminary certificate shows that you can:

• talk about business subjects
• understand charts and graphs
• write a short business email
• follow short telephone conversations

Reasons to choose B1 Business Preliminary:

• Succeed in business-related studies with English language skills you can prove.
• Improve your career opportunities – get the English language skills you need to be successful.
• Accepted globally by top international companies like Procter & Gamble, HSBC and AstraZeneca, as well as education institutions and business schools.

With a B2 Business Vantage qualification, you show employers that you are ready to work successfully in international business. This exam could help you when applying for new jobs, getting a promotion, or developing your career.

A B2 Business Vantage certificate shows that you can:

• write short business messages and reports
• read articles from business publications
• listen to, understand and give your opinions in meetings.

Reasons to choose B2 Business Vantage:

• Improve your career opportunities – get the English language skills you need to be successful.
• Succeed in business-related studies with English language skills you can prove.
• Accepted globally by top international companies like Procter & Gamble, HSBC, and AstraZeneca, as well as education institutions and business schools.

With a C1 Business Higher qualification, you show employers that you have achieved an advanced level of Business English.

A C1 Business Higher certificate shows that you can:

• communicate effectively at managerial and professional level
• participate with confidence in workplace meetings and presentations
• express yourself with a high level of fluency
• react appropriately in different cultural and social situations.

Reasons to choose C1 Business Higher:

• Improve your career opportunities – get the English language skills you need to be successful.
• Succeed in business-related studies with English language skills you can prove.
• Accepted globally by top international companies like Procter & Gamble, HSBC and AstraZeneca, as well as education institutions and business schools.