Free Cambridge B2 / C1 practice tests
Cambridge B2 / C1
On this site: 117 practice sets, 6 full numbered tests and 582 questions. All free, no sign-up.
Who is this exam for?
B2 First (First Certificate) targets CEFR level B2 and C1 Advanced targets level C1. They are taken for study, work and personal goals, including by many school-age learners. Cambridge says its exams are recognised by over 18,000 universities, employers and governments.
Exam format and timing
| Section | Time | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Reading & Use of English | 75 / 90 min | 52 / 56 questions |
| Writing | 80 / 90 min | 2 tasks |
| Listening | ≈40 min | 30 questions |
| Speaking | 14 / 15 min | 4 parts |
The table shows B2 First / C1 Advanced. Reading and Use of English: 75 / 90 minutes, 7 / 8 parts, 52 / 56 questions. Writing: 80 / 90 minutes, two tasks (one compulsory, one chosen). Listening: about 40 minutes, 4 parts, 30 questions. Speaking: 14 / 15 minutes per pair of candidates, 4 parts, taken separately and not timed on this site.
Scoring
Results are reported on the Cambridge English Scale. In B2 First, 160–179 earns a B2 certificate, 180–190 is reported at C1 level, and 140–159 at B1 level. In C1 Advanced, 180–199 earns a C1 certificate, 200–210 is reported at C2 level, and 160–179 at B2 level. Check the current Cambridge pages for exact grade boundaries.
How our practice tests work
Every practice set is written for this site; nothing is copied from past papers. Take a full numbered test with real order and timing, a short mixed session, one level or one section. Listening sections come with recorded audio in a range of English accents. Score estimates are unofficial and no guarantee of your result. Automatic Writing and Speaking scoring is still being added: for now you can record or write your answer and compare it with a model answer.
Sources
- Cambridge English: B2 First exam format
- Cambridge English: C1 Advanced exam format
- Cambridge English: Results for qualifications
Exam details checked on November 9, 2026. Rules change: always confirm the current format and requirements with the official test provider before you register.