Cambridge English exams — which one?
Cambridge English offers exams at every CEFR level: A2 Key (KET), B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE). B2 First is the most-taken — it's the standard "I speak business English" credential. C1 Advanced is required by most UK universities + many global employers.
Pick the level that matches your current ability, plus 6–12 weeks of focused prep. Cambridge tests are notorious for catching weak speakers — strong on paper, breaks down in the interview. Our test tells you whether your speaking is keeping up.
How Nivelo's Cambridge-aligned test works
Our 5-minute test gives you a CEFR range. The 30-minute paid test mirrors the Cambridge format: reading (multiple-choice cloze, gapped text, multiple matching), use of English (word formation, key word transformation), listening (multi-task audio), writing (essay + email), and speaking (monologue + interactive).
The detailed feedback report after the paid test breaks down your performance per skill, cites your specific responses, and gives you 3–5 prioritized next steps — exactly what you'd want before sitting the real Cambridge exam.
Cambridge English vs IELTS for university admission
Cambridge certificates are lifetime-valid. IELTS scores expire after 2 years. UK universities accept both — but Cambridge often counts as more credible because it's harder to game. If you have time, Cambridge. If you need a score in 2 months, IELTS.
Either way, both report against CEFR. Our test gives you your CEFR level once; you can use it to pick the right Cambridge exam OR predict your IELTS band.