Useful Information
Exams at IH Dublin
At IH Dublin, we prepare students for internationally recognised English language exams, essential for education, employment, and immigration purposes.
Our Exam Offerings
We provide exams for all proficiency levels, from Elementary (A2) to Advanced (C2). All long-term students are required to take an internationally recognised exam to certify their progress.
The exams we prepare students for include:
Cambridge English Exams
Recognised worldwide by universities, employers, and governments.
- A2 Key (KET) – Basic level English proficiency.
- B1 Preliminary (PET) – Intermediate level English for everyday use.
- B2 First (FCE) – Upper-intermediate level English for academic and professional use.
- C1 Advanced (CAE) – High-level English for university and workplace settings.
- C2 Proficiency (CPE) – The highest level of English proficiency, proving mastery of the language.
Exam Dates
2025
A2 Key (KET): 4th December
B1: 22nd November, 4th December.
B2: 4th October, 8th November, 13th December.
C1: 18th October, 15th November, 13th December.
C2: 13th of December
2026
A2 Key (KET): 9th of May, 13th of June
B1 Preliminary (PET): 7th of March, 9th of May, 13th of June, 21st of July, 21st of November, 3rd of December
B2 First (FCE): 28th of February, 13th of March, 18th of April, 16th of May, 20th of June, 30th of July, 27th of August, 10th of October, 7th of November, 12th of December
C1 Advanced (CAE): 24th of January, 18th of February, 21st of March, 18th of April, 16th of May, 20th of June, 31st of July, 28th of August, 12th of September, 17th of October, 14th of November, 12th of December
Additional Cambridge exam dates will be offered for computer-based exams.
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/qualifications/general/
For more information or to book a Cambridge Exam with IH Dublin please contact exams@ihdublin.com
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required for university admissions, visa applications, and professional recognition worldwide.
- IH Dublin provides intensive IELTS preparation courses to help students achieve their target scores.