Succeeding

on the B2 First
Everything you need to know about the B2 First
How to prepare for the B2 First
Succeeding on the B2 First with GlobalExam
 Everything you need to know
about the B2 First

Why take the B2 First?

This qualification certifies a B2 level in English.

It can be useful in a professional context (joining a business, gaining skills)

or in a university context:

‫ ظ‬Studying abroad with an academic exchange program

‫ ظ‬Enrolling in certain English-speaking universities
‫ ظ‬Obtaining your diploma (if you’re a student at an engineering school
in France, for example)

The B2 First, in short

The B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First) from the University
of Cambridge confirms your language level for life!

Taking this exam will cost you € 221.

Each year more than 350,000 candidates take this exam, which is
recognized by more than 20,000 organizations across 130 countries.

CPF Code: 237021

Which Cambridge test should I take?

GlobalExam trains you for the B2 First and the C1 advanced:

B2 First C1 Advanced
Prove that you can make yourself understood, in Prove that you’re comfortable exchanging in
writing and orally, to work or study in an English- English for your studies or professional life.
speaking context.

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Other certifications

A2 Key C2 Proficiency
Prove that you’ve mastered the basics of the English language.
Prove that you’re able to
express yourself easily
and without hesitation
B1 Preliminary on technical subjects, by
Prove that you can understand English in a school or professional setting. expressing nuances.
How to prepare for
the B2 First

1 Define your goal score

A good goal must be bold, realistic and defined over time.
It’s important to know where you’re going in order to figure
out how to get there!

2 Familiarize yourself with the exam

This is an integral part of test preparation. It’s important to
practice under real conditions to ensure success on D-Day.

3 Evaluate your language level

Evaluate your initial language level based on the criteria
measured by the test you wish to take.

4 Improve your skills

Now that you’re familiar with the test and have assessed
your initial language level, you can practice regularly,
under real exam conditions.

5 Re-evaluate your language level

To know if your training has been effective, you need
to be able to re-evaluate your language level.

6 You’re ready for exam day!

Exam Day, in detail

Exam Duration Around 3h30

Exam Format Paper or computer

Written and oral comprehension

Associated Skills
Written and oral expression

Graded from 80 to 190 points

Scoring
(min. 160 points to obtain your certification)
+20 points / 180 on the B2 First
with GlobalExam!
Average results observed after 30 days of training.

1 adaptive test to determine your language level

3 mock exams to assess your abilities under real

exam conditions

204 training sessions or more than

1,470 questions to improve your understanding
and your expression, written and oral

23 study paths to help organize your work

390 review worksheets to supplement

your learning

Corrections and statistics to track your progress

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