Cambridge English Qualifications: Explaining results for A2 Key to C2 Proficiency

After sitting a Cambridge English exam, getting your result is an exciting time. It is worth understanding what your results represent when you receive the statement and certificate.

All Cambridge English qualifications are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference, an international standard that describes English ability on a six-point scale. It ranges from A1 for those that have started a language, to C2 for those who have mastered a language. The CEFR describes the things a language learner can do at each of the six levels at each of these four skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. All of the qualifications are aligned to the Cambridge English scale which gives more detail so that learners know how they are progressing from one level to the next. Some Cambridge exams have a standard version suitable for adults, and a full-schools version which is suitable for school age learners. Both versions are reported at the same level, but the way content is presented for each of the exams is different. From A2 to C2, a candidate will receive the same statement of results, and if you are successful in any of the exams you will also receive a certificate.

You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and this will give you a clear understanding of your performance. Use of English is an additional score for B2 up to C2. These scores are averaged to give you an overall result of the exam. You will also receive a grade and the CEFR level achieved.

Your statement of results is released online about four to six weeks after the paper-based exams, and two to three weeks after the computer-based exams. The fastest way to get your results is to sign up for the free online results service. Your certificate will be sent to you a few weeks after your results are available online.

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