The most popular English language proficiency exams which will be taken by adults in 2022

Nowadays, there is an increasing tendency to go abroad to work or study and it is not surprising that the English language has become a working tool of making this dream come true, however, far too often before the exam preparation starts many students have doubts in terms of which exam to take.

Below you will find the list of most popular exams which will be taken by adults in 2022!

FCE (First Certificate in English)

For whom: EU school leavers wanting to go on to higher education, students applying for a Master’s degree, university professors, other candidates who enter the job market and face the requirements to know the language at B2 level.

Notes: B2 (upper intermediate) level exam!

Learn more about FCE Preparation.

CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)

For whom: for students who want to study or work abroad.

Notes: C1 (advanced) level exam, recognized by a large number of British universities as an alternative to IELTS.

Learn more about CAE Preparation.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

For whom: students who want to study in the UK, Australia, Canada, countries of EU (IELTS academic), immigrants (IELTS general).

Notes: The exam is not targeted at a specific level; candidates get a score which indicates their ability, however, in the majority of educational establishments it is required to get not less than 7 which equals C1 level.

The exam expires after 2 years.

Learn more about IELTS Preparation.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

For whom: mainly for students who want to study in the USA.

Notes: The exam is not targeted at a specific level, candidates get a score which indicates their ability, and, nevertheless, if a candidate wants to get a university education, it is desirable to score not less than 92 points from 120 possible.

The exam expires after 2 years. 

Learn more about TOEFL preparation.

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