How are Cambridge exams assessed – Cambridge English Scale

Each Cambridge English exam has a different scoring scheme. You will find some comments to sample exam results below.

A2 KEY (KET) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
B1 PRELIMINARY (PET) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
B2 FIRST (FCE) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
C1 ADVANCED (CAE) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
C2 PROFICIENCY (CPE) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
BUSINESS Preliminary (BEC Preliminary) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
BUSINESS Vantage (BEC Vantage) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
BUSINESS Higher (BEC Higher) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)

What is Cambridge English scale

How are the Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers tests assessed

Each candidate taking the Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers test receives a certificate confirming his / her language level. Scores have the form of shields for each language skill:
– Reading & Writing,
– Listening,
– Speaking.
A candidates can receive up to 5 shields from each test component, a total of up to 15 shields per Pre-A1 Starters and A1 Movers and 20 shields in A2 Flyers test.