Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Cambridge English: Preliminary English Test (PET) FAQs:
Ques 1. What is the purpose of the test?
Ans. The purpose of the test is to learn intermediate level of English for everyday use.
Ques 2. What is the difficulty level of the test?
Ans. The difficulty level of the test is Low Intermediate (B1) so that it is easy to understand for each type of applicant.
Ques 3. What are the scores for the test?
Ans. Following are the scores:
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Pass
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Pass with Merit
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Narrow Fail
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Fail.
Ques 4. What are the passing marks for PET exam?
Ans. Scores for the PET Exam range from 120 to 170 out of which 140 score or above is considered a 'pass' and the students who have acquired the marks receive the PET Test certificate.
Ques 5. Where can a candidate take the Test?
Ans. The tests are conducted at designated test centres.
Ques 6. How must does it cost to appear in PET?
Ans. Fees are set by Test Centres but in general it is around 130 euros.
Ques 7. Which level is considered B1 in English?
Ans. The third level of English as per the CEFR or Common European Framework of Reference is English level B1. It's a definition of different language levels written by the Council of Europe and is also called 'intermediate'.
Ques 8. How long is the Cambridge certificate test valid for?
Ans. There is no such restrictions for Cambridge tests (KET, PET, FCE, CAE and CPE).
Ques 9. How can an applicant apply for the test?
Ans. Following are the steps:
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Firstly an applicant must look for the nearest test centre from the website.
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Contact the test centre and the information regarding application is provided by the centres only.
Ques 10. How many centres are there for PET test?
Ans. There are over 2,800 centres in 130 countries around the world and the centres get inspected by Cambridge English to meet the standards.
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