Using Cambridge English exams for international admissions

Blandine Bastié

Regional Manager, UK & Ireland

Petra Olsson

Stakeholder and Key Account Manager, UK & Ireland

1. Can UK HEIs accept Cambridge English exams for

students who need a visa?

2. What security features do you expect from a test?

3. Which exams do Cambridge English produce?

4. Are the Cambridge English exams different from

other English language tests?

5. Where can students take a Cambridge English

exam?

6. How are results reported?

Can UK HEIs accept Cambridge English exams for students who need a visa?

VISA

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Below degree level

Degree level and above

EU students

Non EU students

• World leaders in English language assessment since 1913

• Not-for-profit department of the University of Cambridge

• A world-class research programme

• IELTS, CaMLA and OET partners

What security features do you expect from a test?

Test centre security Secure production of test materials

Enhanced security

Centralised marking Test day photos

Enhanced security

Statistical analysis of results before release of

scores

Enhanced security

Online results verification service

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Which exams do Cambridge English produce?

Demonstrates an extremely high

level of English ability

Targeted at CEFR Level C2

A focused exam that gives students the academic English skills to succeed

Targeted at CEFR Level C1

Gives students the practical English skills they need

Targeted at CEFR Level B2

Foundation / Pre-sessional / Vocational

Undergraduate and graduate

Graduate/ Doctoral

Exams for higher education

Are the Cambridge English exams different from other English

language tests?

• Language improvement course

• 4 papers – 5 skills

• 4 hours

• Use of English – focus on grammar and

vocabulary

Helps students to improve their English

Where can students take a Cambridge English exam?

Taken globally

How are results reported?

Cambridge English Scale

Summary

1. All EU students and non-EU students at UG level and above

2. Robust approach to security and quality management

3. Cambridge English: First, Advanced, Proficiency / IELTS / BEC

4. In-depth level-based tests 5. Globally available 6. Clear and precise results reporting with

the new Cambridge English scale

Any questions?