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.
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
- Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
- Cambridge Assessment English: DELTA Module 1 (Teaching Exam for external candidates)
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: Available on request - See application form for further information
- B1 Preliminary for Schools
Next Exam Date: Available on request - See application form for further information
- B2 First and B2 First for Schools
B2 First
Next Exam Date: Saturday 26 July 2025
(Speaking test will take place on the same date)
Application Deadline: Thursday 26 June 2025
B2 First for Schools
Next Exam Date: Available on request - See application form for further information
- C1 Advanced
Next Exam Date: Available on request - See application form for further information
- C2 Proficiency
Next Exam Date: Available on request - See application form for further information
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 June 2025
Application deadline: Tuesday 6 May 2025
Exam Date: Wednesday 3 December 2025
Application deadline: Wednesday 5 November 2025
- TKT Module 1-3
Next Exam Date: Thursday 5 June 2025
Application deadline: Thursday 1 May 2025
Exam fees
The fees for each exam are listed on the 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.
You 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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