B2 First For Schools

A B2 First for Schools qualification shows that students can

Write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view

Follow the news

Write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text

Easily integrated into a school’s curriculum

Part of a suite of exams that offers step-by-step progression for students

Comprehensive support with exam preparation and administration

Students can gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide

Typical abilities	Reading and writing	Listening and speaking
Overall general ability	CAN scan texts for relevant information CAN make notes while someone is talking or writing a letter, including non-standard requests	CAN follow a talk on a familiar topic CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics
Social and tourist	CAN read the media for information quickly and with a good understanding CAN express opinions and give reasons	CAN ask for clarification and further information and is likely to understand the answer CAN keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics
Study	CAN understand the general meaning of non-routine letters and most of the content CAN write a simple report of a factual nature and begin to evaluate, advise, etc	CAN ask for factual information and understand the answer CAN express own opinion and express arguments to a limited extent
Typical abilities	CAN make simple notes that are reasonably useful for essay or revision purposes, capturing the most important points CAN present arguments, using a limited range of expressions (vocabulary, grammatical structures)	CAN answer predictable or factual questions CAN check that all instructions are understood