Exam dates | British Council

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On this page, you can find examination dates for upcoming Cambridge English Qualifications. Computer-based tests are available for some exams. British Council delivers these Cambridge English Qualification exams through certified Partner Institutions (Preparation Centres). If you wish to become a British Council-certified Partner Institution (Preparation Centre), please contact us before you submit your application.

General English Exams for Children (Paper Based)

Please note*: British Council delivers these Cambridge English Qualification exams through certified Partner Institutions (Preparation Centres). If you wish to become a British Council-certified Partner Institution (Preparation Centre), please contact us.

EXAM	DATE
Pre A1 Starters (YLE Starters)	ON DEMAND*
A1 Movers (YLE Movers)	ON DEMAND*
A2 Flyers (YLE Flyers)	ON DEMAND*

Schools can choose the date of examinations that serve their needs, in consultation with British Council. Each school should register a minimum of 100 candidates in total. Please contact our Customer Service team for information.

EXAM	DATE
KET for Schools/ PET for Schools	ON DEMAND*
FCE for Schools	Saturday 23 September 2023
	Saturday 18 November 2023
	Tuesday 21 November 2023
	Saturday 25 November 2023
	Thursday 30 November 2023
	Saturday 02 December 2023
	Saturday 09 December 2023
	Friday 15 December 2023
	Saturday 16 December 2023

Business English

Please note: Cambridge English (BEC) will be discontinued from December 2023. British Council delivers these Cambridge English Qualification exams through certified Partner Institutions (Preparation Centres). For further details and alternative assessment, please contact our Customer Service team.

EXAM	DATE
Cambridge English: B1 Business Preliminary (BEC Preliminary)	Saturday 23 September 2023
	Saturday 25 November 2023
Cambridge English: B2 Business Vantage (BEC Vantage)	Friday 22 September 2023
	Saturday 02 December 2023
Cambridge English: C1 Business Higher (BEC Higher)	Saturday 18 November 2023

Teaching English Qualifications (TKT)

Please note*: British Council delivers these Cambridge English Qualification exams through certified Partner Institutions (Preparation Centres). If you wish to become a British Council-certified Partner Institution (Preparation Centre), please contact us.

EXAM	DATE
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)	ON DEMAND*

For information on exam dates, please contact our Customer Service team.