Tips for your exam

Preparing for a Cambridge exam can be easier if you follow these steps. Here are some practical tips to make your experience smoother and more organized.

Before taking the exam, it's essential to understand its structure: the different parts of the Cambridge exam ( Reading & Use of English, Writing, Listening, and Speaking) , their timing, and how they are scored. You can find this information on the official Cambridge website:
| C2 Proficiency (CPE) | C1 Advanced (CAE) | B2 First (FCE) |
| B2 First for Schools | B1 Preliminary (PET) | B1 Preliminary for Schools |
| A2 Key (KET) | A2 Key for Schools | A2 Flyers |
| A1 Movers | Pre A1 Starters |
Practicing with past exams or timed mock tests will help you familiarize yourself with the timing and format of the tests. You'll also review vocabulary, useful expressions, phrasal verbs , and Structures common grammatical errors. If you high school If the center offers a preparation course , or if an official preparation program is planned, taking advantage of it is a very good idea to consolidate your knowledge and gain confidence.
The institute of modern languages at the University of Navarra offers preparation courses for students aged 16 and over, designed to help you take the exam with confidence and thoroughly understand each part of the test .
To take the exam you will need to bring with you a valid and current original identity document ( National Identity Card , NIE (Foreign Resident Identification Number) , passport or driver's license). Without this document you cannot access it. If it makes you feel safe (it is not mandatory) bring your printed COE or schedule . It is also recommended that you bring a pencil, eraser, sharpener and pen , although they will be provided at the conference room exam if you haven't brought it. White-out is not allowed. You may bring water, provided it's a clear, label bottle or any sustainable, single-color bottle.
No electronic devices are allowed inside the conference room exam papers, and they cannot be used during breaks. Therefore, we recommend not bringing cell phones, tablets, computers, etc.
Check the very well quotation since the days of the written and speaking exams may be different, or even the locations.
Arrive at the corresponding center well in advance, at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam, for both the written and oral phases.
It's important to know how to get to the location you've been summoned to and calculate your time to avoid delays or starting the exam unfocused. Pay attention to the staff 's instructions and follow their directions to properly access the exam. conference room Exam. During the exam, remember that cell phones and electronic devices are prohibited , even during breaks.
Printed certificates arrive at the institute of modern languages Approximately one month after the results are published . After that, distribution may vary depending on the school: some schools collect and distribute them directly to their students, while individual students must go to the institute of modern languages to collect them in person. We will notify you by email in this case.
From the institute of modern languages From the University of Navarra we wish you the best of luck on your exam.
With calmness and preparation, you will achieve your goals!