Cambridge Assessment English Exams
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To download our 2026 Digital Cambridge Information Sheet, showing final entry dates, click here.
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Please be aware that most of our Cambridge Assessment English exams require a minimum of 2 candidates to run. If your exam does not meet this minimum requirement by the exam closing date, we will either refund your exam fee or transfer your booking to the next available exam date. However, we will not be responsible for refunding preorganised travel expenses; we therefore advise you only to book your travel once you have received your Cambridge Assessment English timetable by email, one week before the exam.
- Basil Paterson is one of the largest open test/exam centres in Scotland, with over 3000 candidates taking tests and exams every year.
- Basil Paterson offers Computer-delivered Cambridge Assessment English exams.
- Cambridge Assessment English exams are internationally recognised by thousands of companies, organisations and universities.
- Cambridge Assessment English exams offer an important qualification for life – perfect for your CV.
- Basil Paterson can help you prepare for your exam, offering intensive B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency courses throughout the year
Our historic central Edinburgh premises are accessed by stairs from street level. If you require any form of special assistance to access our building in Edinburgh (e.g. a wheelchair ramp), please contact us at least one week before your exam for this to be arranged.
2026 Cambridge Assessment English Digital exam dates at Basil Paterson
| Exam | Dates |
|---|---|
C2 Proficiency |
19 Feb 2026 (final entry 11 Feb)19 Mar 2026 (final entry 11 Mar)16 Apr 2026 (final entry 08 Apr)14 May 2026 (final entry 06 May)18 Jun 2026 (final entry 10 Jun)16 Jul 2026 (final entry 08 Jul)13 Aug 2026 (final entry 05 Aug)17 Sep 2026 (final entry 09 Sep)15 Oct 2026 (final entry 07 Oct)19 Nov 2026 (final entry 11 Nov) |
C1 Advanced |
19 Feb 2026 (final entry 11 Feb)19 Mar 2026 (final entry 11 Mar)16 Apr 2026 (final entry 08 Apr)14 May 2026 (final entry 06 May)18 Jun 2026 (final entry 10 Jun)16 Jul 2026 (final entry 08 Jul)13 Aug 2026 (final entry 05 Aug)17 Sep 2026 (final entry 09 Sep)15 Oct 2026 (final entry 07 Oct)19 Nov 2026 (final entry 11 Nov) |
B2 First |
19 Feb 2026 (final entry 11 Feb)19 Mar 2026 (final entry 11 Mar)16 Apr 2026 (final entry 08 Apr)14 May 2026 (final entry 06 May)18 Jun 2026 (final entry 10 Jun)16 Jul 2026 (final entry 08 Jul)13 Aug 2026 (final entry 05 Aug)17 Sep 2026 (final entry 09 Sep)15 Oct 2026 (final entry 07 Oct)19 Nov 2026 (final entry 11 Nov) |
| Exam | 2026 Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| C2 Proficiency | £220 | ||
| C1 Advanced | £215 | ||
| B2 First | £210 |
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