B1 Preliminary shows that you can communicate in English in practical, everyday situations. It will give you a good foundation if you want to study for a professional English qualification.
B1 Preliminary for Schools is at the same level as B1 Preliminary and leads to exactly the same internationally accepted certificate. The only difference is that the exam content is targeted at the interests and experiences of schoolchildren.
Level of qualification: Intermediate = B1 on the Common European Framework.
Who should take this exam?
Studying for the B1 Preliminary/B1 Preliminary for Schools exam will improve your English so that you can communicate when travelling or dealing with English speakers for work.
To take the exam you should be able to:
- write a personal letter or take notes from a meeting or discussion.
- express your likes and dislikes, and discuss them with others
- understand spoken and written announcements and instructions.
How does the exam process work?
There are four parts to the exam. You do the Reading, Writing and the Listening papers on the same day. You may need to return to do the Speaking on a different day. You attend the Speaking with two examiners and one other exam candidate.
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B1 Preliminary/B1 Preliminary for Schools |
READING |
WRITING |
LISTENING |
SPEAKING |
| Time allowed | 45 min | 45 min | 30 min | 10–12 min per pair of candidates |
| Marks (% of total) | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |