Cambridge English Qualifications

Cambridge English Qualifications

General information

On September 25, 2019, the State Examination Center (SEC) officially partnered with the Cambridge University Press & Assessment by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. As of July 2020, the SEC is one of the official representatives and functions as one of Cambridge's official testing centers in the country.

Cambridge English Qualifications are a graduated series of exams designed to assess competency in English for learners of English as a second or foreign language. As part of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Assessment helps millions of people learn English and prove their skills to the world by making learning enjoyable, effective and rewarding. They motivate people of all ages and abilities to learn English and develop practical skills for the real world. Cambridge English exams are recognized by over 25,000 universities, employers and governments around the world.

As an official test center, the SEC offers the Cambridge English Qualifications, Cambridge English Teaching and LinguaSkill exams. The SEC also organizes the Cambridge English Placement Test (CEPT) on demand.

1. Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ)

CEQ is a series of exams designed to assess English language skills for learners of English as a second or foreign language. Each exam focuses on a level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), helping learners to improve their speaking, writing, reading and listening skills step by step. CEQ offers relevant exams in 4 areas.

• Young Learners
• Schools
• General and Higher Education
• Business.

Young Learners

These qualifications are specifically designed for school-age learners. They provide a strong foundation and learning framework to help children and teenagers gain confidence and improve their English language skills. Every child gets a certificate which is recognized worldwide.

• Pre A1 Starters

This is the first of three exams for young learners. All three exams help younger children take their first steps towards learning English. There is no pass or fail – every child gets a certificate which celebrates their achievement.

• A1 Movers

This is the second exam created specifically for younger children. All our exams for young learners are fun, colorful and activity based, motivating children to learn.

• A2 Flyers

This is the third exam created specifically for younger children. These exams build young learners’ confidence and lay the foundations for future success in English.

Schools

• A2 Key for Schools

This qualification helps learners to fully develop their everyday written and spoken English at Level A2. The exam builds on the skills students have achieved at A2 Flyers.

• B1 Preliminary for Schools

This is an intermediate-level qualification for students who have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.

• B2 First for Schools

This qualification is a great way for learners to prepare for higher level exams, and shows they have the language skills needed to communicate confidently in an English-speaking environment.

• C1 Advanced

This is proof of high-level achievement in English and the ideal qualification for students preparing for university or professional life.

• C2 Proficiency

This is our highest level qualification and it shows the world your learners have mastered English to an exceptional level.

General and higher education

These qualifications are for learners who need English for career and higher education purposes. Whatever your goals, they will give you the skills to succeed.

• A2 Key

This qualification is proof of your ability to use English to communicate in simple situations. A2 Key is a great exam to take if you’re new to learning English.

• B1 Preliminary

This is an intermediate-level qualification for those who have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.

• B2 First

This qualification shows you have the language skills needed to communicate confidently in an English-speaking environment.

• C1 Advanced

This is proof of high-level achievement in English and the ideal qualification to prepare you for university or professional life.

• C2 Proficiency

This is our highest level qualification and it shows the world you have mastered English to an exceptional level.

Young leaners

2. Cambridge English Teaching Qualifications

English Teaching qualifications provide industry-leading English teaching qualifications that prove what teachers of English can do. Taking one of these courses Cambridge English suggests will improve your teaching knowledge and skills, help you build your confidence, and enable you to progress in your teaching career. 

TKT is one of the Cambridge English Teaching qualifications that test your knowledge in specific areas of English language teaching. It will help you to build your confidence, and is a cost-effective way to get an internationally recognized qualification. Whether you are a new teacher or have years of experience, TKT is ideal for people who need to prove their teaching knowledge with a globally recognized certificate.

You can take as many modules as you want, over any time period. You receive a Cambridge English certificate for each module you complete.

There are 3 core and 2 specialist TKT modules you can take:

Core modules:

• Module 1 
  Background to language learning and teaching
• Module 2 
  Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching
• Module 3 
  Managing the teaching and learning process

Specialist modules:

• TKT: CLIL
  Content and Language Integrated Learning
• TKT: YL
  Young Learners

For registration: https://eservices.dim.gov.az/iexams/az/login.aspx

Exam fees

TKT (Teaching  Knowledge Test)

3. LinguaSkill

Linguaskill is a quick and convenient online test to help organizations check the English levels of individuals and groups of candidates, powered by Artificial Intelligence technology. It tests all four language skills - speaking, writing, reading and listening - in modules.

It provides accurate results within 48 hours and is easy to administer; you can administer the test at any time or place, even to candidates at home. Results are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the international standard for describing language ability.

For more information, please contact us at 3105316 (ext. 1206/1212/1215) or by e-mail at international@dim.gov.az.