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Level B1
An pre-intermediate
level English exam for
business and social
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The Preliminary English Test is the second level Cambridge ESOL exam. It is an pre-intermediate level exam, at Level B1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you can deal with everyday written and spoken communications (e.g. read simple textbooks and articles, write simple personal letters, make notes during a meeting), then this is the exam for you.
PET is taken by more than 80,000 people each year in more than 80 countries, and is a valuable qualification if you want to work or study abroad or to develop a career in international business. It is also useful preparation for higher level exams, such as FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) and CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English).
What will taking PET help you do?
PET is at Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) - an internationally recognised framework.
At B1 level, typical users can:
- understand the main points of straightforward instructions or public announcements
- understand instructions on classes and homework given by a teacher or lecturer
- ask simple questions and take part in factual conversations in school and study environments
- write a description of an event, for example a school trip.
Preparation for PET will give a candidate these kinds of practical language skills.
What is involved in taking the PET exam? |
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PET has three papers: |
- Reading and Writing: 1hr 30 min
Candidates need to be able to read texts from signs, journals, newspapers and magazines and understand the main points. They will need to show they can use vocabulary and structure by completing tasks such as producing a short message, and writing a story or letter of around 100 words.
- Listening: 30 min (approx)
Candidates need to show they can understand the meaning of a range of recorded spoken material, including announcements, interviews and discussions about everyday life. They will also need to be able to understand the attitudes and intentions of the speakers.
- Speaking: 12 min
Candidates take part in a conversation, asking and answering questions, and talking freely about their likes and dislikes. They take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three.
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Registration for the PET sessions
You will find information about registration for the PET exams on our contact page. Candidates can also register on-line on this web site.
Registration period and exam fees |
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Exam date |
Final entry date |
Fees |
Saturday 7 August 2010 (CB)
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CLOSED
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Saturday 20 November 2010 |
13 October 2010
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90 € |
Friday 10 December 2010 (CB)
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19 Novembre 2010 |
Saturday 29 January 2011 (CB) |
TBC |
Saturday 19 March 2011 |
TBC |
Wednesday 30 March 2011 (CB) |
TBC |
Saturday 21 May 2011 |
TBC |
Thursday 26 May 2011 ** (CB)
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TBC |
** Session available in Barcelona, Mataró, Manresa & Sant Cugat del Vallès. |
Friday 3 June 2011
Session available only in schools |
TBC |
Saturday 4 June 2011 |
TBC |
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TBC |
Friday 8 July 2011 ** (CB)
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TBC |
** Session available in Barcelona, Mataró, Manresa, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Sant Cugat del Vallès & Sabadell. |
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Late registration and cancellations
A late registration fee of 24 € per candidate will be charged for entries received during the 2 weeks after the end of the registration period and 40 € after this period. If a candidate is unable to attend an exam session on medical grounds, a 24 € administration fee will be retained by the centre and the remainder of the fees will be returned to the candidate. No refund will be made for any other reason.
Special arrangements for candidates
Cambridge ESOL provides a Special Arrangements service for some candidates, for example those with learning difficulties, hearing difficulties or visual difficulties.
For further information on the services we provide, click the links on the left or below:
Learning difficulties
Hearing or speaking difficulties
Visual difficulties
We also have information on the range of modified materials that can be provided for candidates with special requirements.
IMPORTANT
In order to avoid spelling mistakes on exam certificates, please make sure that candidates' names and surnames are spelt correctly and that you have included their date of birth. The centre cannot accept responsibility for spelling mistakes or missing accents on final certificates. Schools registering groups of students should provide us with their name, address, email and telephone number so that we can issue results directly to the school.
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