Cambridge English Certificates: Courses & exams
GLS is a test center for all Cambridge English Exams
... in Berlin and Brandenburg. At GLS you can take all Cambridge English exams on the levels B1, B2, C1 and C2 and thus acquire an internationally known proof of your English skills. A Cambridge certificate never loses its validity, unlike a TOEFL or IELTS certificate.
Dates & prices 2024
You can find the exam dates below - as well as the optional preparation courses. These prepare you specifically for the certificate exam you are aiming for using sample exams. You should already have the language level required for the respective exam when you start the course (try this quick test to check).
Your contact:
Exam Manager Kim Nguyen oversees more than 1000 examinees a year and is happy to answer your questions:
cambridge@gls-campus.de
(030) 780089-22
If you are not from Berlin and would like to take a Cambridge exam in Berlin, we recommend the on-campus hotels of the GLS Language School.
B1 Exam at GLS: 175 €* | Registration | Certificate available after** |
21.02.2024 (CB) | reg. till 06.02. | 14.02.2024 |
13.03.2024 (CB)*** | reg. till 27.02. | 10.04.2024 |
27.05.2024 (CB)*** | reg. till 13.05. | 17.06.2024 |
20.06.2024 (CB) | reg. till 06.06. | 15.07.2024 |
14.09.2024 (CB) | reg. till 31.08. | 07.10.2024 |
Preparation courses available. Online registration for B1 exam.
CB = computer based, PB = paper based
* plus 30 € registration fee
** Cambridge English Assessment only indicates from when the certificates will be sent. In exceptional cases, certificates may be sent later than indicated above. The results can be viewed online before the certificate is received. For computer-based exams usually 2 weeks after the exam date and for paper-based exams after 6 weeks.
*** B1 for schools
Cambridge FCE First Certificate in English = Level B2
You can take the exam without a preparation course, but the preparatory courses are worthwhile (more). Registration for preparatory courses is available upon request. As referred to in the table, deadlines apply for the tests. CB = computer based, PB = paper based. Unless otherwise stated in the exam dates above, the oral and written exams will take place on the same day. Please note: if the deadline is exceeded, the University of Cambridge imposes a fee increase of €45: more
- Evenings: 8 weeks | 30 lessons of 45 minutes | MON and WED, 18.30 - 20.30 | max 12 students
- Afternoons: 1 week | 20 lessons of 45 minutes | MON to FRI, 17.00 - 20.30 | max 12 students
- Private lessons possible: 10 x 45 minutes from 620 €
evenings (online) (380 €)* | Afternoons (online) (255 €)* | B2 exam (255 €)* | Certificate available** |
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08.01. - 12.01.2024 | 13.01.2024 (CB) reg till 29.12.2023 | 07.02.2024 | |
19.03.2024 (CB)*** reg. till 06.03.2024 | 16.04.2024 | ||
18.04.2024 (PB)*** reg. till 05.03.2024 | 06.06.2024 | ||
Mo + We 11.03. – 06.05.2024 | 29.04. - 06.05.2024 | 07.05.2024 (CB) reg. till 23.04.2024 | 03.06.2024 |
01.06.2024 (PB)*** reg. till 17.05.2024 - BOOKED OUT - | 17.07.2024 | ||
Mo + We 22.05. – 10.07.2024 | 08.07. - 12.07.2024 | 13.07.2024 (CB) reg. till 28.06.2024 | 05.08.2024 |
07.10. - 11.10.2024 | 12.10.2024 (CB) reg till 27.09.2024 | 04.11.2024 |
* plus 30 € registration fee each for course and exam and 20 € for teaching materials. When booking group course and exam, only one registration fee will be charged.
10 % discount simultaneous booking of group course and examination
** Cambridge English Assessment only indicates from when the certificates will be sent. In exceptional cases, certificates may be sent later than indicated above. The results can be viewed online before the certificate is received. For computer-based exams usually 2 weeks after the exam date and for paper-based exams after 6 weeks.
*** also for high schools, i.e. younger participants. CB = computer based, PB = paper based
Cambridge CAE Certificate in Advanced English = Level C1
You can take the exam without a preparation course, but the preparatory courses are worthwhile more. Registration for preparatory courses is available upon request. As referred to in the table, deadlines apply for the tests. CB = computer based, PB = paper based. Unless otherwise stated in the exam dates above, the oral and written exams will take place on the same day. Please note: if the deadline is exceeded, the University of Cambridge imposes a fee increase of €45. more
- Evenings: 8 weeks | 30 lessons of 45 minutes | TUE and THU, 18.30 - 20.00 | max 12 students
- Afternoons: 1 week | 20 lessons of 45 minutes | MON to FRI, 17.00 - 20.30 | max 12 students
- Private lessons possible: 10 x 45 minutes from 620 €
evenings (online) (380 €)* | afternoons (Online) (255 €)* | C1 exam (265 €)* | Certificate Available** |
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15.01. - 19.01.2024 | 20.01.2024 (CB) reg till 08.01.2024 - BOOKED OUT - | 14.02.2024 | |
Tue + Thu 02.01. – 20.02.2024 | 19.02. - 23.02.2024 | 24.02.2024 (CB) reg till 12.02.2024 - BOOKED OUT - | 20.03.2024 |
Tue +Thu 23.01. – 12.03.2024 | 11.03. - 15.03.2024 | 16.03.2024 (PB) reg till 01.02.2024 - BOOKED OUT - | 03.05.2024 |
Tue +Thu 13.02. – 02.04.2024 | 28.03. - 05.04.2024 | 06.04.2024 (CB) reg till 22.03.2024 | 02.05.2024 |
15.04. - 19.04.2024 | 20.04.2024 (CB) - BOOKED OUT - | 13.05.2024 | |
Tue + Thu 26.03. – 16.05.2024 | 13.05. - 17.05.2024 | 18.05.2024 (PB) reg till 03.04.2024 | 04.07.2024 |
Tue +Thu 11.04. – 04.06.2024 | 27.05. - 31.05.2024 | 05.06.2024 (CB) reg till 22.05.2024 | 01.07.2024 |
10.06.2024 (CB) - BOOKED OUT - | 01.07.2024 | ||
10.06. - 14.06.2024 | 15.06.2024 (PB) reg till 30.04.2024 - BOOKED OUT - | 08.07.2024 | |
Tue +Thu 30.04. – 20.06.2024 | 17.06. - 21.06.2024 | 22.06.2024 (CB) reg till 07.06.2024 | 15.07.2024 |
01.07. - 05.07.2024 | 06.07.2024 (PB) reg till 23.05.2024 | 29.07.2024 | |
Tue +Thu 04.07. – 22.08.2024 | 16.08. - 22.08.2024 | 23.08.2024 (PB) reg till 11.07.2024 | 16.09.2024 |
09.09. - 13.09.2024 | 14.09.2024 (CB) reg till 30.08.2024 | 07.10.2024 | |
07.10. - 11.10.2024 | 12.10.2024 (CB) reg till 27.09.2024 | 04.11.2024 | |
Tue + Thu 23.09. – 14.11.2024 | 11.11. - 15.11.2024 | 16.11.2024 (CB) reg till 01.11.2024 | 09.12.2024 |
* plus 30 € registration fee each for course and exam and 20 € for teaching materials. When booking group course and exam, only one registration fee will be charged.
10 % discount simultaneous booking of group course and examination
** Cambridge English Assessment only indicates from when the certificates will be sent. In exceptional cases, certificates may be sent later than indicated above. The results can be viewed online before the certificate is received. For computer-based exams usually 2 weeks after the exam date and for paper-based exams after 6 weeks.
Cambridge CPE Certificate of Proficiency in English = Niveau C2
You can take the exam without a preparation course, but the preparatory courses are worthwhile (more). Registration for preparatory courses is available upon request. As referred to in the table, deadlines apply for the tests. CB = computer based, PB = paper based. Exam dates are for the written part. Speaking section test on the day before or after written test. CB = computer based. Please note: if the deadline is exceeded, the University of Cambridge imposes a fee increase of €45.
- Evenings: 8 weeks | 30 lessons of 45 minutes | MON and WED, 18.30 - 20.00 | max 12 students
- Afternoons: 1 week | 20 lessons of 45 minutes | MON to FRI, 17.00 - 20.30 | max 12 students
- Private lessons possible: 10 x 45 minutes from 620 €.
evenings (online) (380€)* | afternoons (online) (255€)* | C2 Test (270 €)* | Certificate available** |
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Mo + We 08.01 – 26.02.2024 | 19.02. -23.02.2024 | 28.02.2024 (CB) reg. till 14.02.2024 - BOOKED OUT - | 25.03.2024 |
Mo + We 06.03. – 29.04.2024 | 26.04. - 03.05.2024 | 04.05.2024 (PB) reg. till 19.03.2024 | 21.06.2024 |
Mo + We 08.04. – 05.06.2024 | 31.05. - 06.06.2024 | 07.06.2024 (PB) reg. till 23.04.2024 | 24.07.2024 |
Mo + We 22.05. – 10.07.2024 | 08.07. - 12.07.2024 | 13.07.2024 (CB) reg. till 28.06.2024 | 05.08.2024 |
Mo + We 09.10. – 27.11.2024 | 25.11. - 29.11.2024 | 30.11.2024 (PB) reg. till 17.10.2024 | 23.01.2025 |
* plus 30 € registration fee each for course and exam and 20 € for teaching materials. When booking group course and exam, only one registration fee will be charged.
10 % discount simultaneous booking of group course and examination
** Cambridge English Assessment only indicates from when the certificates will be sent. In exceptional cases, certificates may be sent later than indicated above. The results can be viewed online before the certificate is received. For computer-based exams usually 2 weeks after the exam date and for paper-based exams after 6 weeks.
Certificates and Levels:
If you want to know if you have the right English level to take the desired test, we recommend this quick test.
A 0 | Beginner | |
A 1 | You can understand basic questions | |
A 2 | You can participate in conversations about everyday topics. | A2 Key |
B 1 | You can describe complex situations with occasional grammatical errors. | |
B 2 | You can follow conversations effortlessly and write simple texts without errors | |
C 1 | Literature and newspapers in English are easily accessible for you | |
C 2 | You speak English at a near-native level |
Cambridge English certificates are probably the most internationally recognized proof of English language proficiency, well-known among universities and employers alike. A Cambridge certificate never loses its validity, unlike a TOEFL or IELTS certificate.
Cambridge Zertifikate für Schüler:innen
- Klasse 5 - 7: Young Learners (pre A1 Starters, A1 Moves, A2 Flyers)
- Hauptschule, Klasse 9 - 10: A2 Key
- Realschule, Klasse 9 - 10 und Gymnasium, Übergang Sek. II: B1 Preliminary
- Gymnasiale Oberstufe: B2 First und C1 Advanced
- Abitur Leistungskurs: C2 Proficiency
Wozu ein Cambridge Zertifikat?
Das Video von Cambridge English nennt einige gute Gründe, viele der Sequenzen wurden bei GLS in den Räumen der Sprachschule gedreht: Zum Video