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CambridgeEnglishScale
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
Level B2
Grade B
Grade C
Grade A
Level B1
Distinction
Merit
Pass
Level A2
Merit
Pass
Distinction
Level A1
B2
Common European Framework of
Reference (CEFR)
CambridgeEnglish:
First
CambridgeEnglish:
Preliminary
CambridgeEnglish:
Key
CambridgeEnglish:
Advanced
CambridgeEnglish:
Proficiency
Grade B
Grade C
Grade A
Level C1
CambridgeEnglishScale IELTS
C2
C1
B1
A2
A1
Below
A1
Inde
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8.0
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The Cambridge English
Global Schools Forum 2013:
teacher development and support
23–24 May 2013
Programme
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Cambridge English Language Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge.
We develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications for learners and
teachers of English in the world. Over 4 million people take Cambridge English exams
each year in more than 130 countries. Around the world over 13,500 universities,
employers, government ministries and other organisations accept our certificates.
Cambridge English Language Assessment – a not-for-profit organisation.
Based on original illustrations by Peter Grundy
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www.cambridgeenglish.org/schools
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Contact us
Cambridge English
Language Assessment
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
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Cambridge English Language Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge. We develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English in the world. Over 4 million people take Cambridge English exams each year in 130 countries. More than 13,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations accept our certificates.
Cambridge English Language Assessment – a not-for-profit organisation.
Contact us
Cambridge English Language Assessment 1 Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU United Kingdom
www.cambridgeenglish.org/help
facebook.com/CambridgeEnglish
www.cambridgeenglish.org/firstforschools
twitter.com/CambridgeEng
youtube.com/CambridgeEnglishTV
Brief exam guide
First Certificate in English (FCE) for Schools
© U
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*53231
29882*
What’s next?Contact your local exam centreYour local centre can give you details of dates, costs, how to prepare and how to register for an exam. Find your nearest centre at www.cambridgeenglish.org/centres
Get supportFind a wide range of support, including official Cambridge English preparation materials, at www.cambridgeenglish.org/firstforschools
Ready for success in the real world• Helpstudentsdevelopreal-lifeEnglish
skills for work and study
• ProvetheycanuseeverydaywrittenandspokenEnglishatanupper-intermediatelevel
• ShowtheyarereadytoworkorstudyinanEnglish-speakingenvironment
Ready for success in the real world
13,000+organisations worldwide trust
Cambridge English exams
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The Cambridge English
Global Schools Forum 2013:
teacher development and support
23–24 May 2013
Programme
© U
CLES
201
3 | C
E/15
04/3
Y04
*34169
99585*
Cambridge English Language Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge.
We develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications for learners and
teachers of English in the world. Over 4 million people take Cambridge English exams
each year in more than 130 countries. Around the world over 13,500 universities,
employers, government ministries and other organisations accept our certificates.
Cambridge English Language Assessment – a not-for-profit organisation.
Based on original illustrations by Peter Grundy
facebook.com/CambridgeEnglish
www.cambridgeenglish.org/schools
twitter.com/CambridgeEng
youtube.com/CambridgeEnglishTV
Contact us
Cambridge English
Language Assessment
1 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB1 2EU
United Kingdom
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Cambridge
English
Scale
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
Level B2
Grade B
Grade C
Grade A
Level B1Distinction
Merit
Pass
Level A2Merit
Pass
Distinction
Level A1
B2
Common European
Framework of
Reference (CEFR)
Cambridge
English:
FirstCambridge
English:
PreliminaryCambridge
English:
Key
Cambridge
English:
Advanced
Cambridge
English:
Proficiency
Grade B
Grade C
Grade A
Level C1
Cambridge
English
Scale
IELTS
C2
C1
B1
A2
A1
Below
A1
Inde
pend
ent
user
Profi
cien
t us
er
Basi
c use
r
8.59.0
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
90
80
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
90
80
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
© U
CLES
201
3 | C
E/10
00/3
Y01
*ARTIC
LE-NO*
Cambridge English Language Assessment is part of the University of Cambridge. We develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English in the world. Over 4 million people take Cambridge English exams each year in 130 countries. More than 13,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations accept our certificates.
Cambridge English Language Assessment – a not-for-profit organisation.
Contact us
Cambridge English Language Assessment 1 Hills Road Cambridge CB1 2EU United Kingdom
www.cambridgeenglish.org/help
facebook.com/CambridgeEnglish
www.cambridgeenglish.org/firstforschools
twitter.com/CambridgeEng
youtube.com/CambridgeEnglishTV
Brief exam guide
First Certificate in English (FCE) for Schools
© U
CLES
201
3 | C
E/10
05/3
Y02
*53231
29882*
What’s next?Contact your local exam centreYour local centre can give you details of dates, costs, how to prepare and how to register for an exam. Find your nearest centre at www.cambridgeenglish.org/centres
Get supportFind a wide range of support, including official Cambridge English preparation materials, at www.cambridgeenglish.org/firstforschools
Ready for success in the real world• Helpstudentsdevelopreal-lifeEnglish
skills for work and study
• ProvetheycanuseeverydaywrittenandspokenEnglishatanupper-intermediatelevel
• ShowtheyarereadytoworkorstudyinanEnglish-speakingenvironment
Ready for success in the real world
13,000+organisations worldwide trust
Cambridge English exams
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Cambridge EnglishKeyfor Schools
English Opens Doors: Chile
Client: Ministry of EducationCountry: Chile
In 2003, as part of its strategy for improving quality and equity in its education system, the Chilean Ministry of Education launched a national English project, ‘English Opens Doors’.
One of the project’s aims was for all state school students to reach a level equivalent to Cambridge English: Key (Level A2) by the end of primary school and a level equivalent to Cambridge English: Preliminary (Level B1) by the end of high school.
Cambridge English Language Assessment worked closely with the Chilean Ministry of Education to gather and diagnostically analyse data on language learning levels that helped validate and refine its English Opens Doors programme.
“Analysis of the results indicated there was a clear progression of English language proficiency.”
Evaluating the existing English competence of school students was an important first step in this strategy, and we were chosen to design a diagnostic test to establish students’ listening and reading comprehension.
The diagnostic test we designed was developed from our own bank of materials, which had already been extensively internationally trialled and validated.
The diagnostic test consisted of two parts which tested Reading and Listening and was calibrated to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
A sample of 12,000 students, representing 8th grade (13–14 year olds) and 12th grade (17–18 year olds) school students took the test in 2004. A similar profile of students was tested again in 2008 to determine what progress had been made.
Analysis of the results indicated a clear progression of English language proficiency in the intervening four years. The Chilean Ministry of Education was provided with empirical evidence
indicating that the interventions implemented as part of their English Opens Doors strategy were successful.
Data gathered through the test, the questionnaires and the accompanying student tracking forms also allowed comparison of results from di�erent types of schools, according to how they are financed and administered.
This analysis enabled the Ministry to further refine and reshape its English Opens Doors strategy.
