B2 · FCE
B2 First for Schools
what learners can do, what is tested, what comes next
Can understand more complex texts, argue a position clearly and communicate independently and effectively in most situations.
Start from the learner's current position
Where is your child now?
Original trackA2 Key → B1 Preliminary
School bridgeSchool ability · stage tasks · future options
This creates a content browsing path only. Age and a self-selected goal are not scores or placement decisions.
01 · Level ability profile
Handle complex texts, language use, writing and discussion confidently across broader study and everyday topics.
02 · Matching official exam format
ComponentDurationStructureFocus
Reading & Use of English1 h 15 min7 parts · 52 questionsVaried texts, vocabulary, grammar and discourse control
Writing1 h 20 min2 partsTwo pieces in different genres
Listeningabout 40 min4 parts · 30 questionsNews, presentations and everyday conversations
Speaking14 min per pair4 partsInterview, picture comparison, collaborative task and discussion
Exam format follows the official Cambridge English guideView official page
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