Important information

All exams will run subject to numbers and closing dates are subject to change by Cambridge. Please allow sufficient time to enroll for your exam.

Any entries received after the closing date will be subject to a €55 late entry fee. 

Should you wish to change your exam level after enrollment a charge of €55 will be incurred. No cancelations are accepted after the closing date.

Apply for your exam

A2 Key (KET)

Key is a great first step in communicating in English. 

It is an elementary-level qualification for basic everyday written and spoken English at Level A2 of the CEFR.

More information on A2 Key (KET)

B1 Preliminary (PET)

Learners who need practical English for everyday use choose Cambridge English: Preliminary. 

At Level B1 of the CEFR, this qualification gives them the skills they need to communicate effectively in work, study or travel settings.

More information on B1 Preliminary (PET)

B2 First (FCE)

This qualification shows that the learner has achieved a good level of skills in English and is ready for success in the real world. 

It is at CEFR Level B2 which means it is suitable for intermediate study such as foundation and pathway courses, or for starting work in an English-speaking environment.

More information on B2 First (FCE)

C2 Proficiency (CPE) and C1 Advanced (CAE)

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) provide assessment of general communication at the higher levels of the CEFR.

More information on C2 Proficiency (CPE)

More information on C1 Advanced (CAE) 

 

The Language Centre will run the following exams in 2024

Cambridge examination 

Exam date 

Speaking will take place on a date to be confirmed between: 

Closing date 

Fees 

A2 Key (KET) 

6 Jun (Thu) 

31/05 - 09/06 

 

02 May 24 

€160 

B1 Preliminary (PET) 

 

9 Mar (Sat) 

11 May (Sat) 

6 Jun (Thu) 

23 Jul (Tue) 

5 Dec (Thu) 

1/03 - 10/03 

3/05 - 12/05 

31/05 - 09/06 

9/07 - 28/07 

29/11 - 08/12 

2 Feb 24 

5 Apr 24 

2 May 24 

19 Jun 24 

1 Nov 24 

 

€160 

B2 First (FCE) 

 

2 Mar (Sat) 

20 Apr (Sat) 

18 May (Sat) 

4 Jun (Tue) 

25 Jul (Thu) 

5 Oct (Sat) 

26 Nov (Tue) 

 

23/02 - 03/03 

12/04 - 21/04 

10/05 - 19/05 

31/05 - 09/06 

19/07 - 28/07 

27/09 - 06/10 

22/11 - 01/12 

26 Jan 24 

13 Mar 24 

11 Apr 24 

30 Apr 24 

21 Jun 24 

30 Aug 24 

23 Oct 24 

€200 

 

B2 First for Schools (FCE) 

 

15 May (Wed) 

10/05 - 19/05 

10 Apr 24 

€200 

C1 Advanced (CAE) 

 

21 Feb (Wed) 

20 Apr (Sat) 

14 May (Tue) 

5 Jun (Wed) 

26 Jul (Fri) 

9 Nov (Sat) 

7 Dec (Sat) 

16/02 - 25/02 

12/04 - 21/04 

10/05 - 19/05 

31/05 - 9/06 

19/07 - 28/07 

1/11 - 10/11 

29/11 - 8/12 

22 Jan 24 

13 Mar 24 

9 Apr 24 

1 May 24 

21 Jun 24 

4 Oct 24 

1 Nov 24 

 

€210 

 

C2 Proficiency (CPE) 

 

 

7 Jun (Fri) 

31/05 - 09/06 

2 May 24 

€220 

Send a completed application form to language.centre@ul.ie (or postal address below) along with proof of payment.

Important information on exams

All exams will run subject to numbers and closing dates are subject to change by Cambridge. Please allow sufficient time to enroll for your exam.

Any entries received after the closing date will be subject to a €55 late entry fee. 

Should you wish to change your exam level after enrollment a charge of €55 will be incurred.

No cancellations are accepted after the closing date.

How to pay

Methods of Payment Details

1. Bank Transfer

Please email us for Bank details
2. Bank Draft Irish or International bank draft made payable to the University of Limerick Language Centre

ULLC will confirm that payment has been received by sending a receipt as well as full joining instructions. In addition a timetable for the day of your exam will also be sent to you.

Important payment information

More information on student fee payments.

Address for correspondence: University of Limerick Language Centre, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Tel No.: 00 353 61 202 777 or 00 353 61 233 237
Email: language.centre@ul.ie 

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