Examinations

Each year world wide, students prepare for summer or winter public examinations in English. The most prestigious and recognized provider of these exams is the University of Cambridge's ESOL examination suite designed for non-native English speakers. Each year, they are taken by over 2 million people, in 130 countries and are widely recognised for work and study purposes.

Along with many other reputable centers, CBAM also subscribes to these public examinations. Moreover, CBAM initiates young learners into passing public examinations by offering Trinity College London's oral English exam. Taking these examinations means that a student can demonstrate their proficiency in English. Not only is it very helpful for study purposes, but also highly motivating for students with higher objectives in mind. The certificates are recognised the world over and are prized accreditations. We are very pleased to announce high success rates for students at CBAM in all of these examinations since 1998.

PET, Cambridge ESOL's Preliminary English Test, is in accordance with the Council of Europe's level B1.

FCE, Cambridge ESOL's First Certificate in English, is in accordance with the Council of Europe's level B2. It is one of the most sought after and popular language achievement certificates in the world, accepted by many educational institutions and employers.

CAE, Cambridge ESOL's Certificate in Advanced English, is an advanced examination and in accordance with the Council of Europe's level C1. It is a valuable qualification for anyone wanting to work or study abroad or develop a career which requires language skills, such as medicine, business, engineering and many other professions.

As mentioned in the introductory text, prior to sitting for Cambridge exams the majority of young learners at CBAM take the Trinity College London's oral English exam hosted at CBAM's premise. This exam tests students' oral and auditory skills and consists of 12 different graded levels. The different grades provide a continuous measure of linguistic competence from absolute beginner to full mastery.

Trinity College London oral exams are internationally recognized and are accredited in the UK by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority as an independent award-giving body. Trinity College London has conducted international examinations since the 1880s. CBAM is proud to be an official Trinity College London examination site.

Based on our statistics, we are confident that you will find you can reach your goals with success here at CBAM. Come by, talk to us and let us help you become more successful with your educational /career goals! We look forward to meeting you! Best wishes and good luck!