Cambridge English: First is also called First Certificate in English (FCE) and First Certificate in English for Schools (FCEfS).
This General English qualification shows that you can speak and write English well enough to work or study in an English-speaking environment.
Who is this exam for?
You should prepare for the FCE if you want to work in an English-speaking business, live in an English-speaking country or study a preparatory or pre-university course in English.
To take the exam you should be able to
- Write short reports and emails
- Explain an idea or hold a detailed discussion in English
- Understand general English on television and in newspapers