3. TheThe FCEFCE oror Cambridge English: FirstCambridge English: First
is for learners who have an upper-is for learners who have an upper-
intermediate level of English.intermediate level of English.
This exam proves that you canThis exam proves that you can
use everyday written and spoken Englishuse everyday written and spoken English
for work or study purposes.for work or study purposes.
It isIt is recognised all around the worldrecognised all around the world
by thousands of employers, as well asby thousands of employers, as well as
colleges and universities.colleges and universities.
4. This exam has two versions:This exam has two versions:
TheThe traditional FCEtraditional FCE
TheThe FCE for SchoolsFCE for Schools (up to 18)(up to 18)
TheThe level is exactly the samelevel is exactly the same forfor
both types, but the topics eachboth types, but the topics each
exam deals with are different.exam deals with are different.
8. Paper 1: Reading and Use of English
1 hour and 15 minutes
Part 1 Multiple-choice cloze
Part 2 Open cloze
Part 3 Word formation
Part 4 Key word transformation
Part 5 Multiple choice
Part 6 Gapped text
Part 7 Multiple matching
Test your grammar
and vocabulary
knowledge.
Test your reading
ability and show
you can deal with a
variety of texts.
9. Paper 2: Writing
1 hour and 20 minutes
Part 1 Compulsory essay
Part 2 First for Schools One question from
a choice of four, including one set text
question. Options: article, email, essay,
letter, report, review, story.
Traditional FCE One question from a
choice of three. Options: article, email,
essay, letter, report, review.
10. Paper 3: Listening
40 minutes approximately
Part 1 Multiple choice questions of short extracts
Part 2 Sentence completion
Part 3 Matching questions of five short monologues
Part 4 Multiple choice questions of a dialogue
11. Paper 4: Speaking
15 minutes
Part 1 Interview
Part 2 Long turn
Part 3 Collaborative task
Part 4 Discussion
13. Acquiring an Upper-intermediate level means you are
able to get an A, B or C.
Getting D, E or U means that your level of English is
lower, that’s Intermediate, Pre-Intermediate or
Elementary.
A and B grades are accepted for entry to some
international colleges or universities.
If you get a low grade, you are allowed to sit for the exam
again. In fact, you can do it as many times a you want.
