British Council offers Cambridge English Qualifications Digital exams:
- A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools
- B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools
- B2 First and B2 First for Schools
- C1 Advanced
- C2 Proficiency
What are the benefits of a computer-based test?
Computer based exam is conducted in-person in computer rooms provided by the exam organizer (the British Council or school) under exam conditions with supervision.The main advantages of Digital exams are:
- Quick results – within 2-3 weeks after the exam,
- Quick certificates – available no later than 6 weeks after the exam,
- Comfortable exam conditions in fully equipped computer rooms in convenient locations
- Clear audio through headphones in the Listening section,
- Automatic word count in the Writing section and the ability to highlight the text in any part of the test,
- Exam time control – the computer clock counts down the remaining time for each section, with automatic notifications alerting the user when the end of the exam is approaching,
- Particular special arrangements available.
Paper-based and computer-based tests consist of exactly the same parts. Candidates receive identical certificates, without any reference to the test version they have taken (paper or computer based).
Learn more about the Speaking part of the computer based test
In A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency exams the spoken part has the traditional form and is taken in the format of two candidates and two oral examiners.
How can I register my students for a Cambridge English Qualifications Digital exam?
There are two types of exam sessions we offer:
- An open, publicly available exam session held year-round in 12 cities across Poland. Your candidates take the exam at a British Council Examination Centre together with other candidates,
- A closed exam session, held at your school exclusively for your candidates. We provide full administration for this type of exam anywhere in Poland. The conditions that must be met for the exam to take place at your venue are:
- an appropriate venue where all the examination parts can be held. The venue must meet official Cambridge English exam hall requirements.
- the minimum number of candidates for a closed session discussed individually with your exam centre.
Why should I organise a Cambridge English Qualifications Digital exam at my school?
In addition to the benefits for candidates mentioned above, a computer-based session offers your school:
- Flexible dates – thanks to the ability to choose the date of computer-based sessions, the British Council can adjust the exam date at your school to fit the school calendar,
- Fewer candidates required per level to hold a closed session at your school – due to the flexibility of computer-based sessions, we can organize exams for your students at different levels during a single session in the same room. For example: 5 students at B1 Preliminary for Schools and 5 students at A2 Key for Schools can take the exam at the same time,
- Fewer rooms required to organise the exam – candidates at different levels can take the exam in the same room,
- Tailored service along with support from a British Council representative at every stage of exam administration.
Computer-based exams provide greater flexibility in scheduling an exam at your school and promote your innovative institution!
How can I register my school for Cambridge English Qualifications Digital?
For group registration for computer-based Cambridge English Qualifications exams, you should contact your chosen exam center.
Schools in the Mazowieckie and Małopolskie regions should contact joanna.gorska@britishcouncil.pl