B2 First (FCE)

A First (FCE) certificate proves you have the language skills to live, work and study independently in an English-speaking. This is a B2 level exam.

  • Certificate is valid for life
  • Internationally recognised
  • Accepted by many universities as proof of English skills for admittance requirements (check with your university for specific requirements and acceptance)
  • Further information and sample tests: download here

Fees

  • Paper-based €245
  • Computer-based €245
  • Discount price for schools €215

The written and speaking exams usually take place on the same day. If the number of registrations is very high, the speaking examination will be held on one of the days within the specified time frame.

Students who are interested in taking a Cambridge English exam should contact the representative in their school for more information. (secondary- and high schools; state and private)

Late entries can be accepted under certain circumstances, in which case an additional fee of €60 will be charged.

Schedule

  • Written exam: 14 Dec 2024 Speaking exam: 06 Dec 2024–15 Dec 2024
    Result from the: 20 Jan 2025
    Certificate from the: 06 Feb 2025
    Closing date: 03 Nov 2024
  • Written exam: 08 Mar 2025 Speaking exam: 08 Mar 2025
    Result from the: 17 Mar 2025
    Certificate from the: 27 Mar 2025
    Closing date: 23 Feb 2025
  • Written exam: 17 May 2025 Speaking exam: on 17 May 2025
    Result from the: 26 May 2025
    Certificate from the: 05 Jun 2025
    Closing date: 04 May 2025
  • Written exam: 14 Jun 2025 Speaking exam: 06 Jun 2025–15 Jun 2025
    Result from the: 11 Jul 2025
    Certificate from the: 30 Jul 2025
    Closing date: 27 Apr 2025
  • Written exam: 18 Oct 2025 Speaking exam: on 18 Oct 2025
    Result from the: 27 Oct 2025
    Certificate from the: 06 Nov 2025
    Closing date: 05 Oct 2025
  • Written exam: 13 Dec 2025 Speaking exam: 05 Dec 2025–14 Dec 2025
    Result from the: 19 Jan 2026
    Certificate from the: 05 Feb 2026
    Closing date: 02 Nov 2025
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