Cambridge Assessment English

Cambridge Assessment English, or University of Cambridge English Language Assessment, is one of three exam boards which form the Cambridge Assessment Group, a non-teaching department of the University of Cambridge.[3] The organisation contributed to the development of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the standard used around the world to benchmark language skills.[4] Its qualifications and tests are aligned with the levels of the CEFR.[5] Contents 1 Individual exams 1.1 Cambridge English Qualifications: Schools 1.2 Cambridge English Qualifications: General and higher education 1.3 Cambridge English Qualifications: Business 1.4 Multilevel tests 1.5 Cambridge English Teaching 1.6 Discontinued exams 2 Partnerships 3 Alignment with the CEFR 4 Research 5 Awards 6 Qualification development 6.1 Cambridge University’s examination board (UCLES) 6.2 The first Cambridge English exam 6.3 Exam questions in 1913 6.4 Revisions to the 1913 exam 6.5 World War II 6.6 Post-war 6.7 Qualification at different levels 6.8 IELTS 6.9 RSA and teaching qualifications 6.10 China and business English 6.11 Young learners 6.12 Candidates 6.13 The Cambridge English Scale 6.14 Timeline 1209–2017 7 See also 8 External links 9 References Individual exams[edit] Cambridge English Qualifications.jpg Cambridge English Qualifications provide a path to improving language skills. Each qualification focuses on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).[6] Cambridge English Qualifications: Schools[edit] Cambridge English Qualifications: Schools provide a learning framework to help children and teenagers improve their English language skills.[7] Exams[8][9] Pre A1 Starters A2 Movers A2 Flyers A2 Key for Schools B1 Preliminary for Schools B2 First for Schools C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency Cambridge English Qualifications: General and higher education[edit] These qualifications are designed for adult learners.[10] A2 Key, B1 Preliminary and B2 First have the same exam format (e.g. number of papers, number of questions, time allowance) as the schools versions of these qualifications, but use different topics and content suited to adult learners. Exams[11][12] A2 Key B1 Preliminary B2 First C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency Cambridge English Qualifications: Business[edit] Cambridge English Qualifications: Business are set in a business context.[13] Exams[14] B1 Business Preliminary B2 Business Vantage C1 Business Higher Multilevel tests[edit] Multi-level tests, such as Linguaskill, BULATS, the Cambridge English Placement Test and the Cambridge English Placement Test for Young Learners, cover multiple levels of the CEFR in one test. They are used to find out the levels of mixed-ability groups of students, and place them on the right English learning programmes or enter them for the right exams. Cambridge Assessment English is also the producer of IELTS. The organisation produces IELTS resources and materials to help learners prepare and practice for their tests. IELTS is managed by an international partnership of not-for profit organisations – the British Council, Cambridge Assessment English and IDP: IELTS Australia.[15] Tests CEFR level Cambridge English Placement Test[16] A1-C2 Cambridge English Placement Test for Young Learners Pre-A1-A2 Linguaskill[17] A1-C BULATS[18] A1-C2 IELTS A1-C2 Cambridge English Teaching[edit] Qualifications and courses for teachers of all levels of experience. Exams[19] Teaching level on the Cambridge English Teaching Framework Course delivery CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)[20] Foundation/Developing Full-time/part-time. Face-to-face course or online course with face-to-face teaching practice. CELT-P (Certificate in English Language Teaching – Primary)[21] Foundation/Developing Online modular course with optional face-to-face elements. Assessed through an exam and teaching practice. CELT-S (Certificate in English Language Teaching – Secondary)[22] Foundation/Developing Online modular course with optional face-to-face elements. Assessed through an exam and teaching practice. Language for Teaching[23] Foundation/Developing/Proficient Online learning with optional face-to-face elements. TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test)[24] Foundation/Developing Exams with a flexible modular format. ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching)[25] Developing/Proficient Part-time face-to-face course with teaching practice and distance learning support. Delta (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)[26] Proficient/Expert Flexible modular format combining coursework and exams. Distance learning support, local tutoring and assessed teaching practice. Certificate in EMI Skills (English as a medium of instruction in Higher Education)[27] Proficient/Expert Online learning with optional face-to-face sessions. Train the Trainer[28] Proficient/Expert Part-time face-to-face course.