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Who accepts B1 Preliminary?

These are just a few of the leading organisations that will accept your certificate:

  • Universidad de Chile
  • Freie Universität Berlin
  • Tec de Monterrey
  • Metrostav
  • MNG Airlines
  • StudyPortals

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B1 Preliminary, formerly known as ÄÛÌìÌà English: Preliminary (PET), is one of our ÄÛÌìÌà English Qualifications. It is the English language exam that shows you have mastered the basics.

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A B1 Preliminary qualification shows that you have mastered the basics of English and now have practical language skills for everyday use.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between A2 Key and B2 First.

Key facts

CEFR level: B1 What's this?
Scale score: 140–159 What's this?
Test format: Digital or paper-based
No. of papers: 4
Exam length: About 2 hours 20 minutes



Teacher encouraging a student to speak English

  • read simple textbooks and articles in English
  • write letters and emails on everyday subjects
  • take meeting notes
  • show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English.

Teacher helping four ÄÛÌìÌà English: Preliminary kids

  • Develop your ability to communicate in English for practical tasks and situations.
  • Gain a valuable qualification that is accepted worldwide.
  • Improve your work, study and travel prospects.

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