Preparation course for the First

Get ready to achieve the Cambridge B2 First with the ABA English course. Register for free at ABA English and prepare for the First exam.

Keep reading to know all the information related to the B2 First certificate, how to prepare to get it, what the exam consists of, and the benefits it will have for your future.

Level:

B2

Valid for:

Valid for students of foreign universities or those who want to work in the international labor market

Cost:

195 Euros

Duration:

4 hours.

Type of English:

British 

Validity:

Permanent

Versions:

Online or face-to-face exam

What is the Cambridge B2 First certificate valid for?

This certificate is valid to demonstrate that you have the necessary language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country, as well as the ability to study courses taught in English.

The First certificate, affiliated with the University of Cambridge, in relation to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) corresponds to level B2.

Preparation course for the First

What student profile is this certificate aimed at?

This certificate is appropriate for those students who want to open doors to the international labor market, or be accepted as students in foreign universities, since it grants language skills of a certain level, suitable for real life in English-speaking countries.

How will ABA English help you obtain this certificate?

With ABA English’s paid subscription, you will get a very competitive price compared to those who take the course without being part of ABA English. In addition, you will have the right to access all the content of the course, grammar content, review classes and group conversation classes.

You will have the possibility to access the preparation area for one year, take mock exams to evaluate your progress, and personalize your study plan with exercises adapted to your level and corrected in real time.

Preparation course for the First
Preparation course for the First

Where can you take the B2 First exam and what is its price?

You can take this exam at any authorized Cambridge English exam center, which are spread across the different Autonomous Communities of Spain. The fee for this exam is 195 €. If you want to pay in dollars, it will cost $235. In Colombian pesos its value is $742,000. And in Mexican pesos, the exam costs $4,450.00.

What is the structure and duration of the B2 First exam?

This table details the four parts that structure the B2 First exam, the duration of each, and their scoring weight in the final grade.

Test

Duration

Score

Listening

40 minutes

20%

Reading and Use of English

1 hour and 15 minutes

40%

Writing

1 hour and 20 minutes

20%

Speaking

14 minutes

20%