A one-to-one programme built around your level and exam date: all four parts, writing to the criteria and mock tests
Lasting proof of level B2 wherever Cambridge English is accepted
Objective proof of level for an employer — the certificate also states C1
The certificate has no expiry date and does not lapse after two years
A snapshot in the B2 First format: level, stronger and weaker parts
A programme around your starting level and exam date, focused on the weak spots
Full runs in the real B2 First format with error analysis
The biggest score gains come not from cramming words but from regular practice of all four skills in the exam format. So we drill the format until it is automatic
FCE assesses all four skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking — plus grammar and vocabulary in the separate Use of English section. The idea is simple: to show that you understand general and slightly more demanding texts, can write a coherent letter or essay, follow spoken English and speak freely on everyday and somewhat abstract topics.
Reading and Use of English — 75 minutes. Seven parts, 52 questions: comprehension texts plus grammar and word-formation tasks (multiple choice, gap-fill, sentence transformations). This is the longest part, and timing is tightest here.
Writing — 80 minutes. Two texts of 140–190 words. The first task is a compulsory essay based on two given points. The second is a choice: an article, a letter or email, a report or a review.
Listening — about 40 minutes. Four parts, 30 questions. Each recording is played twice, with a range of voices and accents.
Speaking — 14 minutes. Taken in a pair with another candidate and assessed by two examiners. Four parts: a short interview, a long turn with pictures, a collaborative task with your partner and a discussion. Interaction matters here, not a «report» to the examiner.
Reading and Use of English, Writing and Listening are taken on the same day (about 3 hours 30 minutes in total with short breaks), while Speaking may be on a different day. Both paper-based and computer-based formats are available.
Results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale. For B2 First, scores are reported from 122 to 190, a certificate is issued from 140, and level B2 is confirmed from 160. Separate scores are given for five components: the four skills plus Use of English. The overall mark is their average.
Grades break down as follows: Grade A — 180–190 (the certificate states level C1), Grade B — 173–179 and Grade C — 160–172 (level B2). A score of 140–159 is not a pass at B2 but earns a B1-level certificate.
Practising with official past papers works best: they show the real format and timing. Before the exam, sit a few full tests against the clock — especially Reading and Use of English, where time runs short most often. In Writing, learn the task types and keep within 140–190 words, because padding and going off-topic lose marks.
For Use of English, systematic work on word formation and collocations helps. For Listening, get used to different accents — British, American, Australian. Prepare for Speaking with a partner: practise picking up your partner’s point, asking questions and reaching a shared decision.
Arrive early and bring valid photo ID — without it you will not be admitted. Phones are handed in before the start. In Speaking you work in a pair: interact calmly with your partner rather than competing; the examiner also assesses how well you sustain a dialogue.
Always check exact conditions, dates and fees on the official Cambridge pages: the B2 First (FCE) overview and the Cambridge English Scale explainer.
A full 60 minutes · personal attention from your teacher and a programme tailored to you
Preparation for B2 First is one-to-one only: a plan built around your level and exam date. Larger packages carry a discount of up to −20 %
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