Dates and Fees – Cambridge English exams
Examination fees
What you see below is what you pay. There are no hidden fees, setup costs, or extended contracts.
Just agree an exam date with us, send your booking entry form and complete payment. Further details on the steps involved can be found on the how to book an English exam page.
Exam Entry Fees 2023-24 (paper-based exam)
| Cambridge English Exams | 2023-24 Fees* |
|---|---|
| C2 Proficiency (CPE) | POA |
| C1 Advanced (CAE) | POA |
| B2 First (FCE) / B2 First for Schools | POA |
| B1 Preliminary (PET) / B1 Preliminary for Schools | POA |
| A2 Key (KET) / A2 Key for Schools | POA |
| * Examination fees correct at 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024. | |
| Note: POA = Price on application. Please contact us to obtain the price. |
Paper-based exam:
- To book a school or school group exam session, the minimum number of students/candidates required is 12.
- Admin fee (from 1 August 2023) – a fixed fee of £190 is payable by each school attending the exam day, to lower Speaking test costs.
- Late entry fee – if you enter for the exam after the closing date, there will be a charge of £42 per entry. Late entry is only accepted within 5 working days of the closing date.
- Certificates are posted or delivered to the school customer free of charge.
Cambridge exam dates
ON DEMAND DATES – In 2023-24, we are able to offer paper-based On Demand A2 Key for Schools and B1 Preliminary for Schools exams, for any day of the year, giving schools and students more flexibility and choice.*
Remember to book early to make sure you don’t miss out on your preferred examination date. And don’t forget to ask about availability if you would like to arrange two exam levels for the same day at your school.
The Cambridge English Qualifications for Schools have content designed specifically for school-age students rather than adults.
Please click on the exam for which you wish to see the available dates. When you have finished reading, you can click on the gold ‘Scroll to top’ arrow to return to the top of the page.
*dates available are subject to any prior bookings
For Schools paper-based exams (content suitable for school-age learners):
Standard paper-based exams (general and higher education):
KET for Schools: On Demand exam dates
| Booking | Exam | Main exam date | Speaking test | Price | Closing date | Available places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A2 Key for Schools | Any day of the year session | Ask for details | POA | Make enquiry |  |
| Late entry fee £42 |  | | |
PET for Schools: On Demand exam dates
| Booking | Exam | Main exam date | Speaking test | Price | Closing date | Available places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 Preliminary for Schools | Any day of the year session | Ask for details | POA | Make enquiry | |
| Late entry fee £42 | | | |
FCE for Schools: Exam Dates
| Booking | Exam | Main exam date | Speaking test | Price | Closing date | Available places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2 First for Schools | Saturday 16 December 2023 | Saturday 16 December 2023 | POA | 10 November 2023 |  |
| B2 First for Schools | 2024 Scheduled exam sessions | 2024 Ask for details | POA | Make enquiry | |
| Late entry fee £42 | | | |
KET: Exam Dates
| Booking | Exam | Main exam date | Speaking test | Price | Closing date | Available places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 Key | Friday 01 December 2023 | Friday 01 December 2023 | POA | 27 October 2023 | |
| A2 Key | 2024 Scheduled exam sessions | 2024 Ask for details | POA | Make enquiry | |
| Late entry fee £42 | | | |
PET: Exam Dates
| Booking | Exam | Main exam date | Speaking test | Price | Closing date | Available places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 Preliminary | Friday 01 December 2023 | Friday 01 December 2023 | POA | 27 October 2023 | |
| B1 Preliminary | 2024 Scheduled exam sessions | 2024 Ask for details | POA | Make enquiry | |
| Late entry fee £42 | | | |
FCE: Exam Dates
| Booking | Exam | Main exam date | Speaking test | Price | Closing date | Available places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B2 First | Saturday 09 December 2023 | Saturday 09 December 2023 | POA | 03 November 2023 | |
| B2 First | 2024 Scheduled exam sessions | 2024 Ask for details | POA | Make enquiry | |
| Late entry fee £42 | | | |
CAE: Exam Dates
| Booking | Exam | Main exam date | Speaking test | Price | Closing date | Available places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 Advanced | Saturday 16 December 2023 | Saturday 16 December 2023 | POA | 10 November 2023 | |
| C1 Advanced | 2024 Scheduled exam sessions | 2024 Ask for details | POA | Make enquiry | |
| Late entry fee £42 | | | |
CPE: Exam Dates
| Booking | Exam | Main exam date | Speaking test | Price | Closing date | Available places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2 Proficiency | Saturday 02 December 2023 | Saturday 02 December 2023 | POA | 27 October 2023 | |
| C2 Proficiency | 2024 Scheduled exam sessions | 2024 Ask for details | POA | Make enquiry | |
| Late entry fee £42 | | | |