Examinations and tests

Cambridge English offers the world’s leading range of certificates for learners and teachers of English - taken by over 3 million people in 130 countries. They help people gain entrance to university or college, improve job prospects or measure progress in English. More than 10,000 employers, universities and government bodies around the world recognise Cambridge English qualifications.

Successful candidates receive a certificate awarded by the University of Cambridge English Examinations, and recognised by universities and employers in many countries. Candidates can access their results through the internet on a given date. Instructions, user names and passwords will be sent with the timetables. Candidates can view a statement of results, with a profile showing how they performed in each of the five papers.

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Cambridge English exams – Mandatory test day photos

Candidates taking most Cambridge English exams from now on will have their photo taken on the day of the exam. This increases the security of the test and will help organisations such as universities, employers and immigration authorities to confirm your results quickly and easily. No-one will be able to access your picture unless you give them access to it.

You will be asked to sign a document, such as a registration form, where you agree to have your photo taken on the test day. If you are under 18, your parents or legal guardian will need to sign this document.

Your photo can be taken on either the day of the speaking test or the day of the written test. We will tell you when to arrive at the test venue. Make sure you get there on time. When you get to the venue, follow the instructions of the centre staff. They will take a passport-style photo of you. See the guidance in the information leaflet for advice about what you should and shouldn't do in the photo.

Your photo is treated as confidential, like all your other personal information. Your photo is stored by Cambridge ESOL, and is only visible on the secure Results Verification website. This website is used by universities, immigration authorities and other professional organisations to verify a candidate's result.

You choose which of these organisations can see your photo, by giving them your ID number and secret number which are on your Confirmation of Entry.

Examinations, dates and fees

The FCE, CAE and CPE comprise the following five subtests: Reading, Writing, Use of English, (CAE: English in Use), Listening and Speaking.

For more information, please download our ESOL Exam Guide.

Download our ESOL Exam Guide (PDF)

Minimum Entry Requirements

Four candidates, provided that the combined total of FCE and/or CAE, and/or CPE candidates in the same session is at least 10.

Results online

In the FCE, CAE and CPE examinations, candidates will have access to their results online. They will receive a letter along with their timetable, which will have the instructions, user names and passwords to enable them to see their results as soon a they are published.

Regulation, exam handbooks etc. are available online from the following link: Cambridge Support

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PET is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an intermediate level. It covers all four language skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking. Preparing for the exam is a popular way to develop and improve your language skills because it provides practical language practice in a variety of everyday work, study and leisure situations.

PET reflects the use of language in real life, such as understanding signs and announcements, and is accepted by many employers as proof of ability to use English in clerical, secretarial or managerial jobs. It is also widely accepted for use in jobs where spoken English is necessary such as tourism, retail, construction, manufacturing and engineering.

Further information about the test available on the Cambridge ESOL website.

Please contact our office for further information about the test and when you can take it.

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The Business English Certificates are a suite of three examinations (BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher) designed to test the English used in business. They are suitable for adults (aged 16 and over) who are either preparing for a career in business or already in work.

Examinations, dates and fees

At all three levels, the materials and tasks are accessible to candidates who have experience of, or are interested in entering, a range of business fields, including marketing, production, financial services and general office work.

For more information, please download our BEC Exam Guide.

Download our BEC Exam Guide (PDF)

Anyone wishing to take these tests should consult the Centre Exams Manager or visit Cambridge ESOL website for more information: Cambridge BEC

Minimum Entry Requirements

Four candidates, provided that the combined total of FCE and/or CAE, and/or CPE candidates in the same session is at least 10.

Results online

In the BEC examinations, candidates will have access to their results online. They will receive a letter along with their timetable, which will have the instructions, user names and passwords to enable them to see their results as soon a they are published.

Regulation, exam handbooks etc. are available online from the following link: Cambridge Support

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English is an essential tool for any lawyer working with international matters. It is the lingua franca of the legal profession, of business and international affairs. Employers need to know that the legal staff they appoint have a sufficient level of English to be able to communicate with clients and professionals in other countries, and to handle information written in English. At the same time, law students and newly-qualified lawyers need to be able to show employers that they have these skills.

The new Cambridge International Legal English Certificate - ILEC - was created to meet these needs. It is suitable for students with some legal knowledge intending to study law courses which include a significant English-language content, either in their own country or abroad.

• High-level language qualification for lawyers

• Internationally recognised

Grading and certification

Written papers will be marked in the UK, by Cambridge ESOL examiners.

Test results are normally reported within six weeks of the test date. There is a range of passing and failing grades to distinguish levels of performance.

All candidates receive a statement of results showing their performance on each of the four papers and an overall grade, and candidates who achieve passing grades will receive an official certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

Enrolment for these tests can be done in person at the FINNBRIT, Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9, 00120 Helsinki between 9 am and 3 pm or over the internet through our web site here.

Candidates should enter their details individually and pay the appropriate examination fee either in cash at the time of entry, or by requesting an invoice when submitting the registration through the internet.
Account No: FI7231313001254507
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Both the completed Entry form and the Examination fee should reach the Centre Exams Manager by the last date of entry, normally at least 6 weeks before the test date.

More information: Legal English Test

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FINNBRIT also offers Examination Services for students wishing to sit their foreign university exams in Helsinki. We are an examination centre for the University of London External Examinations, ACCA, CIMA, Heriot-Watt and others and provide Examination services on behalf of the British Council in Helsinki.

Service charges:

Any courier fees will be charged at cost.

Please contact us to ask for further information and to book our examination services.