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B2 First (FCE)

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The B2 First (FCE) is Cambridge's most popular exam, accepted by thousands of businesses and educational institutions worldwide. A B2 First qualification proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English.

The B2 First certificate shows that you can:

  • communicate effectively face-to-face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
  • follow the news
  • write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
  • write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text.

B2 First Digital tutorial

Please watch the tutorial to familiarise yourself with the functions of the platform and to be well prepared for the exam day.


Preparation needed?

Are you interested in a proper preparation for the exam? Simply give us a call or fill out the contact form to make a free appointment for a detailed consultation. You can do a full course to increase your language level or just a few hours to prepare for the exam. Together we will find out your right level and can start planning your course immediately!

Dates and Fees

Click to expand and see all exam dates as well as the registration deadlines and prices. Please note that real-time availability will only be checked once you clicked on the button “Registration”.

B2 First (FCE)
Date
Type
Registration Deadline
Results Release Window
Price
Details
Date:
Tue 09.04.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
30.03.2024
Results:
17.04.2024 -
23.04.2024
17.04 - 23.04
Price:
255 €
Date:
Thu 16.05.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
06.05.2024
Results:
24.05.2024 -
30.05.2024
24.05 - 30.05
Price:
255 €
Date:
Sat 18.05.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
08.05.2024
Results:
27.05.2024 -
31.05.2024
27.05 - 31.05
Price:
255 €
Date:
Thu 06.06.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
27.05.2024
Results:
13.06.2024 -
20.06.2024
13.06 - 20.06
Price:
255 €
Date:
Fri 21.06.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
11.06.2024
Results:
28.06.2024 -
05.07.2024
28.06 - 05.07
Price:
255 €
Date:
Fri 05.07.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
25.06.2024
Results:
12.07.2024 -
19.07.2024
12.07 - 19.07
Price:
255 €
Date:
Fri 26.07.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
16.07.2024
Results:
02.08.2024 -
09.08.2024
02.08 - 09.08
Price:
255 €
Date:
Sat 31.08.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
21.08.2024
Results:
06.09.2024 -
13.09.2024
06.09 - 13.09
Price:
265 €
Date:
Wed 25.09.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
15.09.2024
Results:
02.10.2024 -
09.10.2024
02.10 - 09.10
Price:
265 €
Date:
Sat 19.10.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
09.10.2024
Results:
25.10.2024 -
01.11.2024
25.10 - 01.11
Price:
265 €
Date:
Fri 15.11.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
05.11.2024
Results:
22.11.2024 -
29.11.2024
22.11 - 29.11
Price:
265 €
Date:
Fri 13.12.2024
Type:
digital
Registration Deadline:
03.12.2024
Results:
20.12.2024 -
27.12.2024
20.12 - 27.12
Price:
265 €

Registration

Here you can book your Cambridge English exam in Vienna. Please note that you will need a valid ID document to complete your booking. You will get all payment details to pay the exam fee (via bank transfer) at the end of this booking process.

B2 First Scores

You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and use of English, giving you a clear understanding of your performance.

The weighting of all four skills and the use of English is the same (20%). These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam.

Depending on which university, college or organisation you are applying to, you may be asked to achieve a specific score or grade, either overall or for a particular skill. For B2 First, the following scores will be used to report results:

Cambridge English Scale ScoreGrade/CEFRCEFR level
180–190Grade AC1
173–179Grade BB2
160–172Grade CB2
140–159Level B1B1


The exam is targeted at Level B2 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above B2 (Level C1) and the level below (Level B1).

Scores between 122 and 139 are also reported for B2 First. You will not receive a certificate, but your Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on your Statement of Results.

Results and Certificates

Your results will be available online within 5-10 working days for digital exams and approximately 4-6 weeks after paper-based exams. About 2-3 weeks later, your certificate will be sent from Cambridge/UK to Vienna – you will be automatically informed once your certificate has arrived and is ready to be picked up at the Institute.

To access your results, you have to register using the ID Number and Secret Number provided on your Confirmation of Entry. After that you can login and check as well as share your results. Online Results Service for Candidates

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Standardised Exams

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.

The exam covers all four language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) and knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

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Worldwide Recognition

Cambridge English certificates are recognised by Universities and leading employers globally. For example: Deloitte. Ernst and Young, Marks and Spencer, HSBC, Juilliard and Freie Universität Berlin.

It is widely accepted for entry to foundation/pathway/pre-sessional courses in English-speaking countries and for entry to undergraduate programmes taught in the medium of English in non-English-speaking countries.

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