B2 First
- Reading and Use of English
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Writing
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Listening
- 40 minutes
- Speaking
- 14 minutes
B2 First (FCE)
The exam at upper intermediate level (B2). It shows that you are able to speak and write English on a daily basis for work or study.
Who it is for
The general version is for adults and students, and the for Schools version is for young people aged 12-16.
It allows an exemption from English language courses at some universities. It is honoured by many employers, institutions and organizations in Poland and abroad. It gives the right to teach English in primary schools and kindergartens (after fulfilling certain formal requirements).
B2 First for Schools version is also available for young people aged 12 to 16. The exam is the same as B2 First, only the vocabulary and subject matter used are adapted to this age group.
Information about B2 First
- the exam for people at B2 level of language proficiency on the Council of Europe scale
- the exam tests the ability to understand the main ideas in a complex text, to talk about a number of topics, to express one’s own opinion and arguments, to write a complex text, to express one’s own point of view in writing, to discuss the arguments for and against. In addition, the exam tests the correctness and diversity of the lexical-grammatical structures used
Level
- B2 First: level B2
- B2 First for Schools: level B2
The labels from Pre A1 to C2 are levels of the European CEFR scale (Council of Europe).
Exam parts and timing
B2 First for Schools
- Reading and Use of English
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Writing
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Listening
- 40 minutes
- Speaking
- 14 minutes
Results and certificate
Exam results are released online about 4 weeks after a given exam session, on the Cambridge Assessment English website. Certificates can be collected at the Exam Centre after about 7 weeks.
Fee
- B2 First
- 880 PLN
- B2 First for Schools
- 880 PLN
Next exam dates
Dates are the days of the written part of the exam.
B2 First
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12 December 2026 Saturday
B2 First
Speaking part from 4 to 13 December. Register by 29 October 2026.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First, 12 December 2026 -
27 February 2027 Saturday
B2 First
Speaking part from 19 to 28 February. Register by 15 January 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First, 27 February 2027 -
12 March 2027 Friday
B2 First
Speaking part from 5 to 14 March. Register by 1 February 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First, 12 March 2027 -
17 April 2027 Saturday
B2 First
Speaking part from 9 to 18 April. Register by 26 February 2027.
880 PLN
Session closed: 2 LO w Opolu
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17 April 2027 Saturday
B2 First
Speaking part from 9 to 18 April. Register by 5 March 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First, 17 April 2027 -
15 May 2027 Saturday
B2 First
Speaking part from 7 to 16 May. Register by 2 April 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First, 15 May 2027 -
29 May 2027 Saturday
B2 First
Speaking part from 21 to 30 May. Register by 16 April 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First, 29 May 2027
B2 First for Schools
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12 December 2026 Saturday
B2 First for Schools
Speaking part from 4 to 13 December. Register by 29 October 2026.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First for Schools, 12 December 2026 -
30 January 2027 Saturday
B2 First for Schools
Speaking part from 22 to 31 January. Register by 16 December 2026.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First for Schools, 30 January 2027 -
6 March 2027 Saturday
B2 First for Schools
Speaking part from 26 February to 7 March. Register by 22 January 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First for Schools, 6 March 2027 -
20 March 2027 Saturday
B2 First for Schools
Speaking part from 12 to 21 March. Register by 5 February 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First for Schools, 20 March 2027 -
10 April 2027 Saturday
B2 First for Schools
Speaking part from 2 to 11 April. Register by 26 February 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First for Schools, 10 April 2027 -
8 May 2027 Saturday
B2 First for Schools
Speaking part from 30 April to 9 May. Register by 24 March 2027.
880 PLN
Register for B2 First for Schools, 8 May 2027
How to register
Choose a date from the list and fill in the online registration form. Check the registration deadline. If an exam has no dates on the list, ask about a date: call or write to us.
The registration refers to individual candidates and groups registered by universities, schools, firms and institutions.
Important. The mere fact of making a cash payment or a bank transfer does not mean that you are registered for an exam. The mere fact of providing a registration form without a proof of payment does not mean that you are registered for an exam.
Questions and answers
What is the difference between B2 First and B2 First for Schools?
The exams are the same, only the vocabulary and subject matter used are adapted to young people aged 12-16.
Does B2 First exempt you from a language course?
It allows an exemption from English language courses at some universities.
When will I find out my exam result?
Exam results are released online about 4 weeks after a given exam session, on the Cambridge Assessment English website. The address of the website, results release date and an individual access code to the website are given on a Confirmation of Entry.
When and how do I collect my certificate?
Certificates can be collected at the Exam Centre after about 7 weeks, in person or through a person authorised in writing. The candidates registered for exams by universities, schools, firms and institutions are informed about the date and way of certificate receipt by the person registering them.
Does my certificate expire?
A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency certificates are valid for an indefinite period.
Can I apply for special arrangements during the exam?
Candidates requiring special arrangements (e.g. with visual or hearing difficulties) and candidates with dyslexia, dysgraphia or dysorthography (25% additional time in written exams) should note this in the registration form and submit a special arrangements application form together with the required documents (a medical certificate or a certificate from a psychological counselling centre not older than 2 years) before the registration deadline. Cambridge accepts certificates issued to people aged 13 or older. Special arrangements apply to paper-based exams.
How and by when do I pay for the exam?
In cash or by credit card at the Exam Centre, or by bank transfer. The exam fee must be paid no later than within 5 calendar days of being entered on the list of candidates and, if you register in the last days of registration, no later than the day after the registration deadline.