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 €65 late entry fee. 

Should you wish to change your exam level after enrollment a charge of €65 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 2025

Cambridge examination 

Exam date 

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

Closing date 

Fees 

B1 Preliminary (PET) 

 

08 Mar (Sat) 

10 May (Sat) 

05 Jun (Thu) 

22 Jul (Tue) 

04 Dec (Thu)

28/02 - 09/03 

02/05 - 11/05 

30/05 - 08/06 

08/07 - 27/07 

28/11 - 07/12 

31 Jan 25 

02 Apr 25 

01 May 25 

18 Jun 25 

31 Oct 25 

 

€175 

B2 First (FCE) 

 

01 Mar (Sat) 

12 Apr (Sat) 

17 May (Sat) 

10 Jun (Tue) 

24 Jul (Thu) 

25 Nov (Tue) 

21/02 - 02/03 

04/04 - 13/04 

09/05 - 18/05 

06/06 - 15/06 

18/07 - 27/07 

21/11 - 30/11

24 Jan 25 

07 Mar 25 

08 Apr 25

06 May 25 

21 Jun 25 

22 Oct 25 

€220 

 

B2 First for Schools (FCE) 

 

14 May (Wed) 

09/05 - 18/05 

07 Apr 25 

€220 

C1 Advanced (CAE) 

 

19 Feb (Wed) 

12 Apr (Sat) 

13 May (Tue) 

04 Jun (Wed) 

25 Jul (Fri) 

15 Nov (Sat) 

06 Dec (Sat) 

14/02 - 23/02 

04/04 - 13/04 

09/05 - 18/05 

30/05 - 08/06 

18/07 - 27/07 

07/11 - 16/11 

28/11 - 07/12 

16 Jan 25 

07 Mar 25 

04 Apr 25

01 May 25 

20 Jun 25 

10 Oct 25

03 Nov 25 

 

€230 

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 €65 late entry fee. 

Should you wish to change your exam level after enrollment a charge of €65 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.: +353 61 202 777 or +353 61 233 237
Email: language.centre@ul.ie

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