The Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools (PETfs)
Level B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
The Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools (PETfs) shows that you have mastered the basics of English and have now practical language skills for everyday use. The exam tests all four English language skills – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools (PETfs) is targeted at the same level as Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.
The Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools (PETfs) certificate shows that you can:
- read simple textbooks and articles in English
- write letters and emails on everyday subjects
- understand factual information
- show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English
The Exam Format
Cambridge exams are designed to ensure standardised test conditions for people of all linguistic backgrounds and nationalities and are supported by a dedicated global research programme.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Target: Shows you can read and understand the main points from signs, newspapers and magazines, and can use vocabulary and structure correctly.
Duration: 36 minutes
Target: You have to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials including announcements and discussions about everyday life.
Duration: 10-12 minutes
Target: Shows how good your spoken English is as you take part in conversation by asking/answering questions and talking, for example, about your likes and dislikes. Your Speaking test will be conducted face to face with one or two other candidates and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.
Ready for Exam-Assessment
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The exams at The Cambridge Institute are computer-based, which means that you can take the Reading and Writing as well as the Listening conveniently on the computer.
Here you can see a computer-based sample test video:
Video Tutorial
We offer Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) as well as for Schools on request only. Are you interested in one of these exams? Please contact us – we will be happy to help!