Cambridge English: Financial is also known as the International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE). This qualification proves to employers that you have the necessary advanced English skills to work successfully in international finance or accounting.
Level of qualification: Advanced = B2 and C1 on the Common European Framework.
Who should take this exam?
You should take this exam if you currently work, or want to work, in international finance or accounting. The ICFE proves to employers that you can be effective in a demanding English-speaking finance environment.
To take the exam you should be able to:
- take an active part in business meetings, expressing your opinions and arguing your point of view
- understand financial statements and business reports on topics such as risk assessment, corporate governance, banking and acquisitions and mergers
- write detailed business proposals and letters.
How does the exam process work?
There are four parts to the exam. You complete first three parts on the same day and may need to return to do the Speaking on a different day. All of the exam questions will be based on topics and tasks you would experience working in finance or accounting. You do the Speaking with two examiners and one other exam candidate.
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Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
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| Time allowed |
1 hr 15 mins |
1 hr 15 mins |
40 mins |
16 mins |
| Marks (% of total) |
25% |
25% |
25% |
25% |
