International exam B1 Preliminary

Name: International exam B1 Preliminary
SKU: B1 Preliminary
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B1 Preliminary is one of the Cambridge Assessment English exams. It is the English language exam that shows you have mastered the basics.

A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between A2 Key and B2 First.

A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you can:

read simple textbooks and articles in English
write letters and emails on everyday subjects
take meeting notes
show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English.

Reasons to choose B1 Preliminary:

Develop your ability to communicate in English for practical tasks and situations.
Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide.
Improve your work, study and travel prospects.

Click here to see who recognises and accepts B1 Preliminary: (https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/why-choose-us/global-recognition/)

B1 Preliminary is made up of four papers developed to test your English skills. You can see exactly what’s in each paper below.

How will I get my results?

All candidates receive a Statement of Results, and if you are successful in the exam you will also receive a certificate.

B1 Preliminary results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale.

You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), giving you a clear understanding of your performance. These four scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam. You will also be given a grade and Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level.

When will I get my B1 Preliminary Statement of Results?

Your Statement of Results is released online, approximately four to six weeks after the exam.

When will I get my B1 Preliminary certificate?

We will receive your certificate about seven to nine weeks after the date of your exam. You can either collect your certificate from the exam centre or the exam centre will send it to you.

The exam is targeted at Level B1 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above B1 (Level B2) and the level below (Level A2).

Scores between 120 and 139 are also reported on your Statement of Results, but you will not receive the Preliminary English Test certificate.

The relationship between the CEFR levels, the Cambridge English Scale and the grades awarded in B1 Preliminary is illustrated.