Cambridge exams online: choose yours and start practising today

A2 shows that you can get by in simple situations; B1, that you can communicate with some independence; B2, that you can use English confidently to study and work; and C1, that you can communicate fluently and accurately in academic and professional contexts. If you don’t know where you are, take our free level test.

No. You don’t need to have passed A2 or B1 to go straight to B2 First, for example. You can choose the exam that matches your level and your goals.

It depends on the university, employer or institution. As a guide, B2 First and C1 Advanced are common levels for university study and professional settings. Always check the specific requirements before choosing your exam.

It depends on your starting level and how much you practise. As a guide, moving from A2 to B1 usually takes about one school year. From B1 onwards, moving up to the next level usually takes about two school years, although it depends on how often you study and how much English you are exposed to.

The level, the task types and the certificate are the same. The digital exam is more flexible: more dates, registration closer to the exam and much faster results, usually in 5-10 working days compared with 4-6 weeks on paper.

Practise the way you will be tested and find out what you need to work on. Take full simulations or practise part by part, understand your mistakes with detailed explanations and get scores and feedback on Writing and Speaking. You can also repeat the exercises as many times as you like and track your progress.