CAMBRIDGE EXAMS

The Cambridge Exam which is held in June or March has three levels. This assessment also gives the overall English Language result. This will be the same as in the main report, a breakdown of English Language skills, and a comment section. The teacher will only use this section if he/she feels it necessary to explain some points to the parents. Please note that while 4 is the pass mark for all school exams, 6 is a pass mark for the Cambridge exams, 8 is a very good mark, 9 an excellent mark, and to achieve 10 the student must be outstanding.

Dublin Oak Academy students receive Cambridge University English Language Certificates, depending on their level of expertise in the use of English.

Cambridge certificates are recognised internationally as proof of competence in English language.

Our students will present the following levels at the Cambridge University English exams:

• Preliminary English Test (PET)
  Level 2 of the Cambridge exam system. Students who pass this exam are able to cope with a range of everyday situations in their own or in a foreign country, with native and non-native speakers of English. This exam requires about 380 hours of study overall, including previous years of English language learning. In general terms it is about Pre-Intermediate.
   
• First Certificate of English (FCE)
  This exam supposes that the student is fluent and accurate in English. It is generally taken by professional people or high school graduates who are working or want to work in an English speaking environment. The topics are very demanding and difficult for younger students. A pass here is an excellent result since it supposes up to 600 hours of study. This level corresponds to Upper-Intermediate level.