Cambridge English Qualifications

The University of Sheffield English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) is an authorised exam centre for Cambridge English Qualifications. Cambridge Assessment English is a department of the University of Cambridge and part of the Cambridge Assessment group set up in 1858.

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About Cambridge Assessment English

According to their website, 'Cambridge Assessment English offers the world's leading range of certificates for learners and teachers of English - taken by over three million people in 130 countries.'

These qualifications are recognised by a huge variety of professional, educational and governmental organisations, including the University of Sheffield. 


Available Cambridge English Qualifications

Currently we can offer the following Cambridge English Qualifications below. To find out more about each exam, please click on the link to be taken the Cambridge Assessment English website.

Teacher training exams

The ELTC also offers teacher training courses leading to TKT, CELTA and Delta certification. Please look at our teacher training webpages or contact us for more details


Upcoming Exam dates

Cambridge English Qualifications

A2 Key for Schools

Next Exam Date: Thursday 5 December 2024

Application Deadline: Wednesday 6 November 2024

B1 Preliminary for Schools

Next Exam Date: Saturday 7 December 2024

Application Deadline: Wednesday 6 November 2024

B2 First and B2 First for Schools

B2 First for Schools

Next Exam Date: Thursday 5 December 2024

Application deadline: Wednesday 6 November 2024


B2 First for Schools

Next Exam Date: Saturday 7 December 2024

Application Deadline: Wednesday 6 November 2024


B2 First

Next Exam Date: Saturday 14 December 2024

(Speaking test date yet to be confirmed - provisionally arranged for Saturday 7 December 2024)

Application Deadline: Wednesday 13 November 2024

C1 Advanced

Next Exam Date: Saturday 7 December 2024

Application deadline: Wednesday 6 November 2024


Next Exam Date: Saturday 14 December 2024

(Speaking test date yet to be confirmed - provisionally arranged for Saturday 7 December 2024)

Application deadline: Wednesday 13 November 2024

C2 Proficiency

Next Exam Date: Thursday 5 December 2024

Application deadline: Wednesday 6 November 2024

Please note: All four papers, 'Reading and Use of English', 'Writing', 'Listening' and 'Speaking', will take place on the Exam Date for each qualification listed above unless otherwise stated.

Teacher training tests

DELTA Module 1

Next Exam Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024

Application deadline: Wednesday 6 November 2024


Exam fees

The current fees for each exam are as follows:

  • A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools - £115
  • B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools - £120
  • B2 First and B2 First for Schools- £170
  • C1 Advanced - £175
  • C2 Proficiency - £185
  • DELTA Module 1 - See application form
  • Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) modules 1-3 - See application form

All exam fees must be paid before you are officially entered with Cambridge Assessment English.

Applications made after the entries deadline will be charged an additional late entry fee of £25.


How to apply

Applications can be made online.

Application formYou will be contacted soon after with further information about paying for the exam and confirming your identity.

To secure your place you must complete all stages of registration by the deadline above.

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International scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.