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Cambridge English

Why Cambridge English?

Cambridge Assessment English offers a wide range of internationally recognised English language qualifications including specialised examinations in business English and English for young learners as well as certificates for language teachers. Around the world, thousands of universities, employers and government ministries rely on Cambridge English certificates as proof of English language ability.

The University of Cambridge has a global reputation for academic excellence, and creates insights derived from research and expertise. Combining all of this ensures its unique approach meets the real-life needs of learners through inclusive and accessible products and services. The learning experiences it creates could only come from Cambridge. Its solutions for teaching and assessment are empowering millions of learners everywhere and are built on unique insights from research, expertise and experience.

What makes Cambridge English different

We’re focused on meeting the needs of our learners, authors and customers by bringing research, teaching, learning and assessment together.

The exams

Cambridge English examinations have a long-established and well-deserved reputation for excellence. Over 5.5 million people in 130 countries take the exams every year: It is essential to the quality of the exams and the continued reputation of Cambridge English, that each one of those candidates experiences a test that consistently meets the high standards set. The exams are specifically designed to be fair to all test takers, whatever their age, gender, nationality, first language, culture or ethnic background.

Cambridge English Qualifications

Our qualifications are designed specifically for school-aged students and are backed by extensive research into how children develop language skills. They give students regular milestones to keep them motivated and celebrate their progress.

Cambridge English Materials

As the creators of Cambridge English Qualifications, we provide a comprehensive range of exam preparation, support materials and resources for teachers and schools preparing students.

Teacher Training and Development

Better teaching leads to better outcomes for learners and we can help support teachers every step of the way. As the world’s leading provider of English teaching qualifications and courses, we offer a comprehensive range of training and support to help teachers continually develop their professional skills.

Recognition and validity

The exams are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), published by the Council of Europe, making simple for employers, universities and other organisations to specify levels of language ability and easy for learners to choose the right exam. Cambridge Assessment English was one of the organisations involved in the early development of this language benchmark, wich is used internationally to describe language ability. Cambridge English remains at the hearth of the development of the CEFR through being a key partner in English Profile, a research programme that will further develop the CEFR, providing detailed descriptions of learner English at each of the six levels.

Cambridge English Qualifications

  • Our qualifications are designed specifically for school-aged students and are backed by extensive research into how children develop language skills. They give students regular milestones to keep them motivated and celebrate their progress.

Teacher and training development

  • Better teaching leads to better outcomes for learners and we can help support teachers every step of the way. As the world’s leading provider of English teaching qualifications and courses, we offer a comprehensive range of training and support to help teachers continually develop their professional skills.

Support for teachers and learners

  • As the creators of Cambridge English Qualifications, we provide a comprehensive range of exam preparation, support materials and resources for teachers who are preparing students for our exams.

Cambridge Centre is your guide to Cambridge English in Japan

Level Check
Discover your level of English with our quick, free online test! Explore the next steps on your English language journey. Prove your knowledge, work towards an exam or continue learning.

Information for Parents
Cambridge assessment English has practical tips and advice to help you confidently support your child’s learning. The articles are full of ideas on how to encourage your child to communicate in English, including some great activities you can do together and as a family.

Preparation Courses
We offer 40-minute lessons at our Ichigaya, Tokyo classroom, tailored to meet each student’s needs. Whether aiming to build confidence, prepare for a Cambridge exam, or enhance school English, our lessons focus on developing key skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. We customise each session to support our student’s individual learning goals, helping them progress at their own pace.

Online Courses
We offer courses online as well! Online courses have made distance learning more accessible than ever – all you need is a computer linked to the internet.

Study Abroad
Cambridge Center Study Abroad Courses are more than just a summer school, they are a horizon-widening experience. Shape your future on a Cambridge Centre study abroad program!

Learning English Resources
Over 80 activities for learners of English. Choose the skill you want to practise, click on your level of English and start practising.