At CES, we offer the Language Cert International ESOL Exams at the following levels: A2 Access, B1 Achiever, B2 Communicator, C1 Expert, C2 Mastery.

We deliver the tests on multiple dates throughout the year. To view our full list of dates you can view our calendar or visit our booking page.

The Language Cert examinations cover a wide range of levels. Choosing the right exam is important. If the level of the exam is too high, you may not reach the mark you aim for. A teacher can help advise on which level might be best. Alternatively you could try past papers to see which test would suit you best. There is more information on this in our Preparation Section.

You can use the calendar to go to our booking page or by clicking Book Tests. Booking is quite straightforward.

1. Complete the application form.

2. You will receive an email confirming receipt of application and asking you to send us a scan/photo of your ID document. We accept either valid EU National ID cards or valid in date passports.

3. We will send you a secure payment link via worldpay.

4. Once we receive payment of the test fee and the scan/photo of the main page of your ID document, your test is confirmed.

You can take the examination as many times as you wish. However, to minimise the amount of times required to take the examination, we recommend either taking a preparation course or using self study materials.

Separate Written Exams (Listening, Reading & Writing) & Spoken Exams (Speaking), leading to two separate certificates

The written sections of the test (Reading, Writing, Listening) are typically done in the morning between 09.00 and 12.00. The speaking is held in the afternoon (usually on the same day but in rare instances, it may be held a day or two prior). The speaking test lasts approximately 15 minutes. You are given a scheduled time for your speaking test.

The A2 fee is 120 EUR.

The B1 fee is 140 EUR.

The B2 fee is 185 EUR.

The C1 fee is 185 EUR.

Once we receive your application, we will send a secure payment link via Worldpay. This will arrive in your inbox and you have 3 days to pay the test fee. Alternativey, you can pay in person at our office - 31 Dame Street, Dublin 2.

Yes. It is a good idea to book your test as early as possible. Typically entries close approximately one week before the test date. As spaces are limited, early booking is advised.

If your test is more than 2 weeks away, you can cancel your test and receive a refund minus admin charge. If your test is more than 2 weeks away, you can transfer to a different test date at no cost. Contact us at exams@ces-schools.com If your test is less than 2 weeks away, it is not possible to cancel your test or transfer your test date without losing the test fee. If you are unable to attend your test because you have extenuating circumstances (e.g. illness or family trauma such as the serious illness or death of a close family memeber), please contact us. Please note that in order to process a refund or test date transfer, we will require supporting evidence (e.g. a letter from a doctor) received no later than 5 days after the test date.

Unfortunately, if you arrive late, you may not be allowed sit the test and you will lose the test fee. If you miss the test, you will lose the test fee unless you have extenuating circumstances (such as illness or family tragedy). To qualify for a refund or test date transfer, you must contact the exam centre within 5 days of the test with written proof of the extenuating circumstance.

Results are available within 10 days of the test.

The most important thing you need is your ID document. We accept either valid, in-date passports or valid, in-date EU National ID cards. We cannot accept any other form of ID - we cannot accept driver licences, GNIB cards, etc.

You can bring pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, but we also have these so if you forget, it is not a problem.

You might also want to bring some refreshment - a bottle of water in a transparent bottle with the label removed.

You are not allowed to bring any electronic equipment into the test room - no phones, watches, earbuds, headphones, tablets, etc. You will be asked to switch these off and leave them in the cloakroom.

You will be welcomed by a staff member. We will ask you to store your belongings. We will then check your ID document and take your photograph. You will then be taken into the test room. You will do Listeningfirst, then Reading, then Writing. After the Writing test, there will be a lunch break. You can take your belongings during the lunch break and leave the building if you wish. Speaking tests are then held in the afternoon. Speaking tests are 1:1 with an examiner.

Yes, if you believe that there may have been an error in the grading of your test, you can contact us to request an enquiry about results.

If you want to make a complaint regarding the conduct of your test, you must do so before you leave the test venue on the test day. Please speak to the Test Day Supervisor about your complaint. They will give you a form to complete.

If you have a complaint that does not relate to the conduct of the test please contact the exams office .

For information about the Cambridge English Complaints Policy please visit their website.