General Questions:

Who can take an Anglia Exam?

Anyone who wants to learn English can take an Anglia Exam. There is no age limit for candidates. You can enter at the level of study you or your teacher considers appropriate.

Where can an Anglia exam be taken?

Contact your local representative to find out where you can take an exam. For more information visit the Anglia Worldwide pages.

Where do the Anglia Exams fit in the Common European Framework?

View the Common European Framework page

What are the benefits of having an Anglia qualification?

Students study to gain an Anglia qualification for many reasons. Some universities will accept Anglia Proficiency if you want to study in the UK. Employers often like to see that a person has successfully studied a course in English. Others will take an exam just because they enjoy studying, and want to improve their English.

How long are Anglia qualifications valid for?

Anglia qualifications are valid for the rest of your life. However, as with all qualifications, the longer ago you took it, the greater chance there is that an employer or institution will ask you to reconfirm you skills to their satisfaction.

Are Anglia exams suitable for candidates of any age and culture?

There is no age limit for candidates. Students will enter at the level of study they or their teacher considers appropriate. There is an Anglia Placement Test to help determine which level of examination is most appropriate. Anglia exams are taken in over 20 countries across 3 continents. They are written only to test English comprehension and candidates from any background should feel comfortable taking one.

Do candidates have to take every language skill (reading, writing, listening & speaking)?

It depends what you want to use the qualifications for. Your certificate will declare which skills you have taken examinations in. Some centres offer the possibility of optional elements at some levels.

Can a candidate with a physical/learning difficulty take an Anglia exam?

Anglia Examinations will make provisions to help candidates with special needs. These depend on the requirements. Further information can be found in the Access & Fair Assessment page or contact Anglia direct at info@anglia.org

How are the exams marked?

Once the exams have been taken they are sent back to England, where they will be marked by a team of experienced examiners. For further information on the marking process go to the Policies and Procedures section.

How many hours of study must candidates do to pass their exam?

There are no minimum required hours of study to take an Anglia Exam. In order to achieve best results, please use the following table as a guideline of recommended hours for each level, based on the Common European Framework. These hours may vary depending on your every day contact with English. Available in the Teachers login section

What are the pass marks for the exams?

View the Grade Boundaries guide.

What materials can be used to help to prepare for an Anglia exam?

There are a wide range of books available to help prepare for an Anglia exam. Click here for suggested publishers. Click here to download the suggested booklist. To view sample papers go to the Student/Parents section.

Is there ongoing support for teachers?

Yes. We provide support for teachers on a local basis. This support includes local networking, member/teacher meetings, teacher training, news and information updates, annual gatherings, and presentations by Anglia examiners from the UK. Please contact your local representative to find out more, and keep an eye on the news section of this website or your local area website. Continue to the Latest News section. If you are a teacher and would like to find out more information about the exams you can register for exclusive access to the teacher's login area. You will find new sample papers to use as practise exams as well as further support for running an examination session. To find out more click here.

Is there a syllabus available for the exams?

Yes.The Teacher's Handbook is available in the Teachers login section

Are vocabulary lists available for the exams?

Yes. The vocabulary lists are available in the Teachers section via the Exam menu.

What is a CITE test?

CITE is designed to give competent teachers of any subject, who may or may not have any other English teaching qualifications, a chance to obtain international recognition for their language skills, knowledge and experience. For further information click here

Is there a minimum age required to take the CITE test?

There are no minimum age requirements or formal entry qualifications needed for the C.I.T.E test. It can be taken by teachers who are currently teaching English, or students who are planning to teach the language, and have gained knowledge of classroom language and practice through study.