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Preliminary English TestPET

PET is one of five 'Main Suite' examinations offered by Cambridge ESOL. The level of PET is described as Pre-Intermediate and is at B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The table below shows how PET fits into the Cambridge ESOL framework:

Two versionsPET PET FOR SCHOOLS (Contents of students interests)PaperContentMarks(% of total)PurposeReading and Writing(1 hour 30 minutes)Reading:5parts/35questionsWriting:3parts/7questions50%Shows you can read and understand the main points from signs, newspapers and magazines, and can use vocabulary and structure correctly.Listening(30 minutes,plus 6 minutes' transfer time)4parts/25questions25%You have to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials including announcements and discussions about everyday life.Speaking(1012 minutes per pair of candidates)4 parts25%Shows how good your spoken English is as you take part in conversation by asking/answering questions and talking, for example, about your likes and dislikes. Your Speaking test will be conducted face to face with one or two other candidates and two examiners. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable.Whats in the Exam2015Paper-basedComputer-basedJanuary24 SaturdayFebruary21 Saturday26 Thursday06 FridayMarch14 Saturday25 WednesdayApril

23 ThursdayMay07 Thursday16 Saturday29 Friday21 ThursdayJune04 Thursday20 Saturday05 Friday27 SaturdayJuly28 Tuesday03 FridayAugust01 SaturdaySeptember11 FridayOctober10 Saturday23 FridayNovember14 Saturday19 Thursday28 Saturday

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Certificate

Cambridge English: Preliminary Level B2Pass with DistinctionExceptional candidates sometimes show ability beyond Level B1. If you achieve a Pass with Distinction, you will receive thePreliminary English Testcertificate stating that you demonstrated ability at Level B2.

Cambridge English: Preliminary Level B1Pass with Merit, PassIf you achieve a Pass or Pass with Merit in your exam, you will be awarded thePreliminary English Test certificate at Level B1. Reaching this level shows that you are developing your language abilities and are ready for the next challenge.

Level A2 certificateWe believe it is important to recognize your achievement, even if you do not reach Level B1. If your performance falls within Level A2, you will receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that you demonstrated ability at Level A2.