Cambridge English: First
An introduction to the Cambridge FCE exam
Cambridge English: First
The Cambridge English: First, formally known as First Certificate in English examination, or FCE for short, is a qualification in English as a Foreign Language awarded by Cambridge English. The current version of the exam was introduced in January 2015 and is sometimes referred to as the 'revised FCE'. It is a popular exam with over 250,000 candidates per year.
FCE is one of five 'Main Suite' examinations offered by Cambridge English. The level of FCE is described as Intermediate. The table below shows how FCE fits into the Cambridge English framework:
| Cambridge English: Proficiency |
| Cambridge English: Advanced |
| Cambridge English: First |
| Cambridge English: Preliminary |
| Cambridge English: Key |
Because FCE is internationally recognised, people choose to take the exam for work purposes, study purposes or just for their own interest.
Adapted from the 'FCE Handbook', which is available to order from Cambridge English.
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