The FCE, CAE and CPE are set at the B2, C1 and C2 levels respectively of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework for modern languages.
The FCE is an upper intermediate level exam and recognises the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications. It is set at Level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for modern languages.
| Session | Exam | Centre | Date | SFr | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Vaud West | Written : 10.03.2012, 08:45 Speaking : Between 2 and 9 March 2012 | 360.00 | 11.01.2012 |
| March 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Geneva | Written : 10.03.2012, 08:45 Speaking : 24 Feb, 25 Feb,3 March or 9 March 2012 | 360.00 | 11.01.2012 |
| May 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Geneva | Written : 19.05.2012, 08:45 Speaking : 4, 5, 11 or 18 May 2012 | 360.00 | 22.03.2012 |
| June 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Geneva | Written : 09.06.2012, 08:45 Speaking : 25, 26 May, 1, 2, 8, 15, or 16 June 2012 | 360.00 | 03.04.2012 |
| June 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Vaud West | Written : 09.06.2012, 08:45 Speaking : Between 25 May and 17 June 2012 | 360.00 | 03.04.2012 |
| June 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Geneva | Written : 12.06.2012, 08:45 Speaking : 25, 26 May, 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, or 16 June 2012 | 360.00 | 03.04.2012 |
| June 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Vaud West | Written : 12.06.2012, 08:45 Speaking : Between 25 May and 17 June 2012 | 360.00 | 03.04.2012 |
| August 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Geneva | Written : 23.08.2012, 08:15 Speaking : To be announced | 360.00 | 06.07.2012 |
| December 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Vaud West | Written : 04.12.2012, 08:45 Speaking : Between 16 Nov and 9 Dec / Fees are subject to change | 360.00 | 04.10.2012 |
| December 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Vaud West | Written : 08.12.2012, 08:45 Speaking : Between 16 Nov and 9 Dec / Fees are subject to change | 360.00 | 04.10.2012 |
| December 2012 | FCE – First Certificate in English | Geneva | Written : 08.12.2012, 08:45 Speaking : Between 16 Nov and 9 Dec / Fees are subject to change | 360.00 | 04.10.2012 |
The FCE is an upper intermediate level exam and recognises the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications. The content and treatment of the topics in FCE for Schools have been particularly targeted at the interests and experience of school students. It is set at Level B2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for modern languages.
| Session | Exam | Centre | Date | SFr | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | FCE for Schools – First Certificate for Schools | Vaud West | Written : 12.05.2012, 08:45 Speaking : 11 or 12 May 2012 | 360.00 | 22.03.2012 |
| June 2012 | FCE for Schools – First Certificate for Schools | Geneva | Written : 02.06.2012, 08:45 Speaking : 25, 26 May or 1 June 2012 | 360.00 | 03.04.2012 |
The CAE is an advanced exam and recognises the ability to communicate with confidence in English. It is set at Level C1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for modern languages.
| Session | Exam | Centre | Date | SFr | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2012 | CAE – Certificate in Advanced English | Geneva | Written : 17.03.2012, 08:15 Speaking : Saturday, 3 March 2012 | 370.00 | 11.01.2012 |
| March 2012 | CAE – Certificate in Advanced English | Vaud West | Written : 31.03.2012, 08:15 Speaking : Friday, 30 March 2012 | 370.00 | 16.02.2012 |
| June 2012 | CAE – Certificate in Advanced English | Vaud West | Written : 13.06.2012, 08:15 Speaking : 26 May, 8 or 16 June 2012 | 370.00 | 03.04.2012 |
| June 2012 | CAE – Certificate in Advanced English | Geneva | Written : 13.06.2012, 08:15 Speaking : 25 May, 2 June or 16 June 2012 | 370.00 | 03.04.2012 |
| August 2012 | CAE – Certificate in Advanced English | Geneva | Written : 24.08.2012, 08:45 Speaking : To be announced | 370.00 | 06.07.2012 |
| December 2012 | CAE – Certificate in Advanced English | Geneva | Written : 05.12.2012, 08:15 Speaking : Between 16 Nov and 9 Dec / Fees are subject to change | 370.00 | 04.10.2012 |
| December 2012 | CAE – Certificate in Advanced English | Vaud West | Written : 05.12.2012, 08:15 Speaking : Between 16 Nov and 9 Dec / Fees are subject to change | 370.00 | 04.10.2012 |
The CPE is a very advanced exam approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker. It is set at Level C2 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework for modern languages.
| Session | Exam | Centre | Date | SFr | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2012 | CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English | Vaud West | Written : 14.06.2012, 08:00 Speaking : Between 25 May and 17 June 2012 | 390.00 | 03.04.2011 |
| June 2012 | CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English | Geneva | Written : 14.06.2012, 08:00 Speaking : Friday or Saturday between 25 May and 16 June 2012 | 390.00 | 03.04.2012 |
| December 2012 | CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English | Geneva | Written : 06.12.2012, 08:15 Speaking : Between 16 Nov and 9 Dec / Fees are subject to change | 390.00 | 04.10.2012 |
| December 2012 | CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English | Vaud West | Written : 06.12.2012, 08:15 Speaking : Between 16 Nov and 9 Dec / Fees are subject to change | 390.00 | 04.10.2012 |
