B1 Preliminary for Schools (PETfS)

Preliminary for Schools qualification shows that a student has mastered the basics of English and now has practical language skills for everyday use.

  • "for Schools" content geared toward school-aged children
  • The exam tests all four English language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Certificate is valid for life
  • Internationally recognised

Fees

  • Paper-based €165
  • Discount price for schools €149

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: 08 Mar 2025 Speaking exam: 01 Mar 2025–10 Mar 2025
    Result from the: 04 Apr 2025
    Certificate from the: 25 Apr 2025
    Closing date: 22 Jan 2025
  • Written exam: 10 May 2025 Speaking exam: 03 May 2025–12 May 2025
    Result from the: 09 Jun 2025
    Certificate from the: 26 Jun 2025
    Closing date: 23 Mar 2025
  • Written exam: 14 Jun 2025 Speaking exam: 07 Jun 2025–16 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: 11 Oct 2025–20 Oct 2025
    Result from the: 14 Nov 2025
    Certificate from the: 03 Dec 2025
    Closing date: 03 Sep 2025
  • Written exam: 22 Nov 2025 Speaking exam: 15 Nov 2025–24 Nov 2025
    Result from the: 19 Dec 2025
    Certificate from the: 15 Jan 2026
    Closing date: 07 Oct 2025
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