B2 First (FCE) – Cambridge English Certification with Langues Academy

With B2 First (FCE), show that you can use everyday written and spoken English to work or study in a 100% English-speaking environment.

B2 First for Schools is an upper-intermediate English qualification corresponding to CEFR level B2. First for Schools level B2 is the level with which all students should leave lycée in Terminale. In higher education, the First diploma is recognized as a valid English qualification for the engineering diploma.

Tests	Contents	Objective
Reading comprehension and Use of English (1h15)	7 parts/ 52 questions	Be able to understand different types of texts such as newspapers and magazines. Use of English assesses your command of grammar and vocabulary. This test will be graded twice, once for reading comprehension and once for Use of English.
Written expression (1h20)	2 parts	Be able to produce two written expressions, such as letters, reports, reviews or short stories.
Listening comprehension (approx. 40 minutes)	4 parts/ 30 questions	Be able to follow and understand different recordings, such as news programs, presentations and everyday conversations.
Oral expression (14 minutes per candidate duo)	4 parts	Evaluates your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the speaking test with one or two other candidates.

Points Clés Niveau CECR : B2
Echelle de score : 160–190
Format du test : Sur papier ou ordinateur
Nombre d'épreuves : 4 (compréhension et expression, écrite et orale)
Durée du test : Environ 3h30