B2 First

Who accepts B2 First?

These are just a few of the leading organisations that accept B2 First:

• Seattle Central College, USA
• RMIT University, Australia
• Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

B2 First proves that students have the practical language skills they need to study on foundation, pathway or pre-sessional programmes, and on courses taught in the medium of English.

Test format

B2 First is a test of all areas of language ability and uses tasks that reflect situations found in everyday life or study.

Test delivery

Our global network of test centres allows students to typically take B2 First in their own country. This means your selection procedure is accessible to all applicants, wherever they may be, and quick and convenient for your staff.

Students can choose to take the paper-based or the computer-based version of the exam. The Speaking test is face-to-face with at least one other candidate. The paired format means candidates experience a more authentic exercise in communication, which gives a more reliable measure of their ability to use English.

B2 First results

B2 First is targeted at CEFR Level B2 (Cambridge English Scale: 160–179). The exam also provides reliable assessment at the level above B2 (Level C1) and the level below (Level B1).

The following scores are used to report results.

The overall score is calculated by averaging the scores achieved in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Use of English. The weighting of each of the four skills and Use of English is equal.

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