Cambridge Assessment English Exams
The University of Sheffield English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) is an authorised centre for Cambridge Assessment English examinations. 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 certificates are recognised by a huge variety of professional, educational and governmental organisations, including the University of Sheffield.
You can apply to just take the exam in Sheffield at the ELTC or choose one of our preparation classes followed by the exam.
A preparation class may give you a better chance of success in the exam, in particular, if you have never taken one before or know little about the skills involved.
If you just want to take the Cambridge exam without following a preparation class, please carry on reading.
Part-time preparation classes are also available.
Available Cambridge exams
Currently we can offer the following Cambridge Assessment English exams below. To find out more about each exam, please click on the link to be taken the Cambridge Assessment English website.
- B1 Preliminary (formerly Cambridge PET)
- B2 First (formerly Cambridge FCE)
- C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge CAE)
- C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge CPE)
- B2 Business Vantage (formerly BEC Vantage)
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
English language tests
- B2 First for schools (FCE for schools): Next Date - July 23 2022 (Application Deadline - June 23 2022)
Due to a lack of candidates the following exams have unfortunately been cancelled:
- B2 First (FCE): Exam Date - June 7 2022 - CANCELLED
- C1 Advanced (CAE): Exam Date - June 8 2022 - CANCELLED
- C2 Proficiency (CPE): Exam Date - June 9 2022 - CANCELLED
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Teacher training tests
- DELTA Module 1: Next Date - June 1 2022 (Application Deadline - May 3 2022)
- Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT): Next Date - June 14 2022 (Application Deadline - May 12 2022)
Exam fees
The cost of each exam is as follows:
- A2 Key - £100
- B1 Preliminary - £102
- B2 First - £145
- C1 Advanced - £150
- C2 Proficiency - £160
- B2 Business Vantage - £145
- 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.