What to know on Cambridge exam day
- Remember! Arrive at the Cambridge exam 15 minutes early. This applies to all exam components in both written and oral sections.
- What you need to bring to the Cambridge English exam:
- photo identification document: identity card or passport
- driving license or school ID for minors
- printed Confirmation of Entry
- pencil and black pen
- completed and signed consent for photography – applies to B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency exams
- During the Cambridge English exam, the following are prohibited:
- all electronic devices and readers, particularly recorders, laptops, tablets, smartphones and mobile phones
- study aids such as dictionaries, textbooks, etc.
Attention! According to the rules introduced by Cambridge Assessment English, candidates cannot have a mobile phone or any other electronic device during the session, both during the exam and between individual components.
Consider leaving phones and other electronic devices at home. Candidates who bring them will be asked to deposit them with an Examination Centre staff member for the duration of the session.
Important! The person conducting the examination session has the right to disqualify a candidate who was late for the Cambridge English exam and/or does not respect the rules in force during the exam. Any attempts at non-independent completion of the Cambridge English exam result in disqualification.
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Reporting Concerns about the Exam Process
If you believe that the exam process was irregular or something happened that may affect your result (you felt unwell, there were exam disruptions), report this immediately after the completion of the given component to the person conducting the exam.