Each Cambridge English exam has a different scoring system. Below are explanations of sample results for each exam.
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)
B1 BUSINESS Preliminary (BEC Preliminary) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
B2 BUSINESS Vantage (BEC Vantage) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
C1 BUSINESS Higher (BEC Higher) – Understanding your Statement of Results (PDF)
What is the Cambridge English Scale?
How are 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 their language level. The scoring is presented in the form of shields for individual language skills:
– Reading & Writing,
– Listening,
– Speaking.
A candidate can receive a maximum of 5 shields for each part of the test, totaling a maximum of 15 shields for the entire Pre-A1 Starters and A1 Movers exams, and 20 for the A2 Flyers test.