Passing Mark: | 16/31 | |
Duration: | B1 - B2 | 35' |
C1 - C2 | 40' |
The Listening Part consists of 31 multiple choice questions (a, b, or c), and is divided in 3 parts. Each part is heard twice.
Before each part, candidates have 2 minutes to read the questions and another 2 minutes at the end to check and transfer their answers on the Answer Sheet.
The topics are based on everyday situations / scenarios.
Passing Mark: | 16/31 | |
Duration: | B1 - B2 | 60' |
C1 - C2 | 75' |
The Reading unit consists of 4 texts with 31 multiple choice questions (a, b, c).
Candidates are asked to answer clear written comprehension questions and questions related to error detection (e.g. spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax), synonyms, opposites or fill in a blank. Candidates must submit their answers on the Answer Sheet.
Passing Mark: | 12/24 | |
Duration: | B1 - B2 | 60' |
C1 - C2 | 75' |
The Writing unit consists of 2 parts where for each part the candidates must write one composition. For each composition, the candidates are given 3-4 optional development points. The overall mark for the Writing unit results from each composition’s mark divided by 2. See here the criteria by which the compositions are marked.
The range of words for each composition, depending on the level being examined, is defined as follows:
Level | 1st composition | 2nd composition |
---|---|---|
B1 | 75-100 | 100-125 |
B2 | 100-150 | 150-200 |
C1 | 150-200 | 250-300 |
C2 | 200-250 | 250-300 |
Candidates write both compositions on the Answer Sheet.
Passing Mark: | 17/33 | |
Duration: | B1 - B2 | 9' |
C1 - C2 | 13' |
The Speaking unit consists of 3 parts with an examiner and a candidate and the topics are drawn from everyday situations.
The oral examiner, when necessary, reformulates the question and gives examples to the candidate.
For the Speaking Mark Scheme click here.