What is the First Certificate in English (FCE)?

The First Certificate in English (FCE) is a Cambridge ESOL examination which is at Level B2 in the Common European Framework. Level B2 is equivalent to an Upper Intermediate Level.

The FCE exam consists of five parts:

The FCE certificate is globally accepted by:

  • Employers
  • Universities
  • Government departments

The FCE exam is available at over 1,000 centres all over the world. With both a paper-based and a computer based exam option, you can choose when, where and how you take the exam.

Why not check out the key dates for the FCE exams which can be found on our Exam Dates page and start planning for your FCE exam?