B2 First (FCE) Practice

The English Nook October 01, 2025

What is the B2 First (FCE)?  

The B2 First (formerly called FCE – First Certificate in English) is an exam by Cambridge English that tests if your English is at upper-intermediate level (B2 in the CEFR framework). It’s one of the most popular English exams worldwide.

The exam checks if you can use English for real-life situations, like studying, working, or traveling.

What is the Cambridge First test like?

The test has four sections:

  1. Reading & Use of English -80 minutes
  2. Writing - 2 essays, 80 minutes
  3. Listening - 45 minutes
  4. Speaking - interview, with another candidate, 20 minutes aprox

Score
Score: A, B, C (pass), D, E or U (fail)

  • 180–190 = Grade A = C1
  • 173–179 = Grade B = B2
  • 160–172 = Grade C = B2
  • 140–159 = Level B1 = B1

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