Teachers
Information for teachers
At Cambridge ESOL, our mission is to provide learners throughout the world with access to language assessment of the highest possible quality. Supporting the teachers who prepare candidates for our exams is a vital part of that mission.
Seminars & Conferences
We supplement our teacher resources with a programme of seminars to support teachers.
Visit the Cambridge ESOL events page for details of the dates and venues for seminars for UK teachers.
TopTeacher's Support
On-line support
There is a wide array of support services available to teachers through the dedicated support site, which features an interactive file-sharing area for classroom resources, advice for teachers, events information and online booking, discussion forums and much more, including:
- Teacher Portfolio - a free online system that any teacher can use to record and document their career progress.
- Exam reports - Exam reports on KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, SFL and YLE give an overview of candidate performance in each exam paper, along with tips for candidate preparation.
- Online Practice Tests - organise extra exam practice for your students with a flexible and comprehensive Online Practice Test.
- Computer-based Practice Tests - a free sample of what the computer-based test will be like including the types of questions that will appear in the live exam.
- Examples of Speaking Test performance
- Online Courses - Cambridge ESOL now produces a range of blended learning (a mix of online and classroom teaching) and self-study (100% online) courses and modules which you can use to help your candidates get the qualification they need. Courses include preparation for IELTS, BULATS, Cambridge Financial English, the Cambridge English B1 Course Online and the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA).
The Support for Teachers brochure has an overview of all the support available.
Download the Support for Teachers brochure (PDF 942Kb)
In print
- Free exam handbooks and reports
- Speaking Test Preparation Packs
- Official IELTS Practice Materials
- Past Paper Packs
- Top Tips Revision Guides
- Newsletters
Face to face
You can also find out which employers and educational organisations recognise Cambridge ESOL exams and search for centres where candidates can take the exams.
TopCareer Development
Cambridge ESOL's Teaching Awards provide a comprehensive suite of assessment for language teachers, which ranges from entry level tests for new teachers through to qualifications for experienced teachers seeking further responsibility and career development.
TopSupport Services
Supporting learners
There is a wide range of free resources and downloads available for candidates, including an information booklet on each exam, sample question papers and a dedicated Candidate Support website.
Supporting tuition providers
By providing teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to help prepare candidates more effectively, we:
- raise the standards of language teaching and improve opportunities for test takers
- make life for teachers easier and more rewarding.
We have a wide range of support materials and services for teachers.
Supporting centres
Customer and technical support
Cambridge ESOL helps centres run exams in a secure, consistent and fair way by offering a wide range of support and help to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
We provide easy-to-use administration procedures and systems, and clear and comprehensive documentation on all of our exams, along with handbooks and other support materials for teachers and candidates.
Our skilled Helpdesk staff can be contacted by phone or email if you need help or advice.
TopRecognition
Cambridge English exams are officially accepted by more than 12,000 employers, universities and government departments around the world. Search our database of recognising organisations.
TopBecoming an Examiner
Cambridge ESOL's international reputation for excellence, reliability and fairness in language assessment depends on the high quality and professionalism of our examiners around the world.
Cambridge ESOL welcomes applications to become examiners from people who meet our minimum professional requirements. Find out more.
TopTeaching Award Centres
Cambridge ESOL's internationally recognised Teaching Awards provide a route into the English Language teaching profession for new teachers and first-class career development opportunities for experienced teachers. Find a Teaching Award centre near you.
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Exam Dates
The exam details and timetables page has all the information about when you can take your exam.
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Find a Centre
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News & Events
Cambridge ESOL carries out 100s of seminars every year and works with strategic partners from school groups to Government ministries.
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Catalogue Download
Cambridge English offers the world's most valuable range of English examinations and qualifications for language learners and teachers. Our exams range from entry-level test for children to high-level qualifications for academic and specific business purposes. For more information please go to the download:
