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First Certificate in English (FCE) Overview

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First Certificate in English (FCE) Overview

What is the FCE?

  • An upper-intermediate English language examination
  • Developed by Cambridge Assessment English
  • Demonstrates B2 level proficiency on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) scale
  • Widely recognized by employers and educational institutions worldwide
  • Tests all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking

Exam Format and Structure

Reading and Use of English(1 hour 15 minutes)

Writing (1 hour 20 minutes)

Describe el proceso y el ritmo con el que una persona adquiere una nueva habilidad. Cuanto más clara y accesible sea la información, más rápida será la progresión.

Consiste en aplicar dinámicas de juego (retos, recompensas, niveles) en entornos de aprendizaje para aumentar la motivación y el compromiso del usuario.

Speaking (14 minutes)

Listening (40 minutes)

Estrategia de aprendizaje basada en pequeñas unidades de contenido que se consumen rápidamente. Ideal para reforzar conceptos o aprender de forma flexible.

Es la retroalimentación que recibe el usuario justo después de una actividad. Ayuda a corregir errores rápidamente y mejora la comprensión.

Exam Format and Structure

Reading and Use of English

  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • 7 parts, 52 questions
  • Tests vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension

Exam Format and Structure

Writing

  • 1 hour 20 minutes
  • 2 essays including formal/informal writing

Exam Format and Structure

Listening

  • 40 minutes
  • 4 parts, 30 questions

Exam Format and Structure

Speaking

  • 14 minutes
  • 4 parts
  • paired examination

Scoring System

Results reported on Cambridge English Scale (120-190)

Pass grades: A (180-190), B (173-179), C (160-172)

Minimum passing score: 160

Certificates valid for life

Each paper weighted as 20% of total score

Results typically available 4-6 weeks after exam

Cambridge English Scale

El entorno digital te da el control: exploprende y evoluciona a tu propio ritmo, con recursos pensados para acompañarte en cada po.

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."

Benjamin Franklin

Questions?

Good luck!