IMPORTANT NOTE: All exams will run subject to numbers and closing dates are subject to change by Cambridge. Please allow sufficient time to enrol for your exam. Any entries received after the closing date will be subject to a €50 late entry fee. Should you wish to change your exam level after enrolment a charge of €50 will be incurred. No cancellations are accepted after the closing date.
Cambridge English: Key is a great first step in communicating in English. It is an elementary level qualification for basic everyday written and spoken English at Level A2 of the CEFR.
Learners who need practical English for everyday use choose Cambridge English:Preliminary. At Level B1 of the CEFR, this qualification gives them the skills they need to communicate effectively in work, study or travel settings.
This qualification shows that the learner has achieved a good level of skills in English and is ready for success in the real world. It is at CEFR Level B2 which means it is suitable for intermediate study such as foundation and pathway courses, or for starting work in an English-speaking environment.
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) provide assessment of general communication at the higher levels of the CEFR.
The BEC suite is linked to the five ALTE/Cambridge Levels for language assessment, and to the Council of Europe's Framework for Modern Languages. It is also aligned with the UL Qualification and Curriculum Authority's National Standards for Literacy, within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
| BEC | Equivalent Main Suite Exam | Council of Europe Level | |
| Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | C2 (ALTE level 5) | Level 2* | |
| BEC Higher | Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | C1 (ALTE level 4) | Level 1 |
| BEC Vantage | First Certificate in English (FCE) | B2 (ALTE level 3) | Engry 3 |
| BEC Preliminary | Preliminary English Test (PET) | B1 (ALTE level 2) | |
| Key English Test (KET) | A2 (ALTE level 1) |
* This represents the level typically required for employment purposes to signify the successful completion of compulsary secondary education in Ireland and the UK.
At all three BEC levels, the "business" aspect of this examination affects the vocabulary, the types of texts selected and the situations presented in the tasks.
| Cambridge examination | Exam Date |
Speaking exam - This will take place on a date to be confirmed between |
Closing date | Fees |
| Key English Test (KET) | 04 Jun 20 |
29 May to 07 Jun 20 |
29 Apr 20 | €150 |
| Preliminary English Test (PET) |
22 Feb 20 04 Apr 20 04 Jun 20 |
14 Feb to 23 Feb 20 27 Mar to 05 Apr 20 29 May to 07 Jun 20 |
17 Jan 20 28 Feb 20 29 Apr 20 |
€150 |
| First Certificate in English (FCE) |
18 Apr 20 09 Jun 20 27 Aug 20 |
10 Apr to 19 Apr 20 05 Jun to 14 Jun 20 21 Aug to 30 Aug 20 |
13 Mar 20 08 May 20 24 Jul 20 |
€195 |
| First Certificate in English (FCE) for Schools | 27 May 20 |
22 May to 31 May 20 |
21 Apr 20 |
€195 |
| Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) |
21 Mar 20 |
13 Mar to 22 Mar 20 |
14 Feb 20 |
€200 |
| Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | 12 Jun 20 |
05 Jun to 14 Jun 20 |
08 May 20 |
€210 |
| BEC Vantage |
05 Dec 20 |
27 Nov to 06 Dec 20 |
30 Oct 20 |
€195 |
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Note for Schools/groups: ULLC can arrange other Cambridge exam dates for closed groups of students (minimum of 10 candidates). Contact the office for more information. |
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Send a completed application form to language.centre@ul.ie (or postal address below) along with proof of payment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All exams will run subject to numbers and closing dates are subject to change by Cambridge. Please allow sufficient time to enrol for your exam. Any entries received after the closing date will be subject to a €50 late entry fee. Should you wish to change your exam level after enrolment a charge of €50 will be incurred. No cancellations are accepted after the closing date.
| Methods of Payment | Details |
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1. Bank Transfer
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Account name: University of Limerick Language Centre Postal Address: Bank of Ireland University of Limerick Limerick, Ireland IBAN No: IE41 BOFI 9043 0910 8132 08 Swift Code/ BIC Code: BOFIIE2D |
| 2. Bank Draft | Irish or International bank draft made payable to the University of Limerick Language Centre |
ULLC will confirm that payment has been received by sending a receipt as well as full joining instructions. In addition a timetable for the day of your exam will also be sent to you.
IMPORTANT: For student fee payments, please see: General Queries FAQ 2021-22_0.pdf (ul.ie)
