Cambrige ESOL
Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is a course offered by Leicester Business Academy as an affiliate of the University of Cambridge that provides qualifications for learners of English. The ESOL exams are well known for their high quality assessment of real English, as used in everyday work, study and leisure situations. These exams are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. Each year, they are taken by over 1.5 million people, in 135 countries and are widely recognized for work and study purposes.
People take the exams for many reasons. They can help you to:
- Improve your English
- Follow a course taught in English at university or college
- Get a good job
- Travel or live abroad
Cambridge ESOL examination and certificates are recognized bythousands of employers, universities & colleges, professional bodies and ministry & government organizations throughout the world. They are linked to the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) levels and to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are the only certificated examinations referred to in the framework document as specifically linked to it by a long-term research program examinations are recognized by thousands of employers, universities & colleges, professional bodies and ministry & government organizations throughout the world.
They are linked to the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) levels and to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and are the only certificated examinations referred to in the framework document as specifically linked to it by a long-term research program. They can open doors to higher education, improve job prospects and, because the qualifications are so well known globally, increase mobility.
The courses and tests offered include
KET (Key English Test)
This is an elementary level exam, testing your ability to deal with
basic written and spoken communications.
PET (Preliminary English Test)
PET is an intermediate level exam, testing your ability to cope
with everyday written and spoken communications.
FCE (First Certificate in English)
An upper intermediate level exam is FCE and it is ideal if you
can deal confidently with a range of written and spoken
communications.
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
An advanced exam - if you can communicate with confidence in
English for work or study purposes, this is the exam for you.
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
CPE is a very advanced level exam in ESOL in which it is perfect
for an individual if you have achieved a high level of language
skills and are able to function effectively in almost any Englishspeaking
context.