Cambridge English Qualifications Digital (Computer Based Test) is another way to sit a Cambridge English Qualifications exam. If you prefer using keyboard rather than a pen and paper, it is the right option for you. We currently offer the following Cambridge English Qualifications in digital format at our Yangon test centre (British Council Kanna Lan Office): A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First and C1 Advanced.
Both versions (digital and paper-based) contain the same parts and lead to the same certificate. Upon success, you will receive a certificate that does not show which option you selected.
Only the Speaking component is not taken on a computer. This part is conducted face-to-face with a trained examiner and another candidate.
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What is the advantage of taking a test on a computer?
- You can register for an exam up to 6 working days before the test day
- Your result will be available just 5 – 10 days after the test day
- The certificate will be ready 6 weeks after the test day for collection
- There is no late fee for registration
During the test
- If you prefer to write on a keyboard rather than using a pen and paper, it is the right option for you
- The writing component has an automatic word counter
- You will be provided with a piece of paper which you can use for taking a note
- All components enable you to highlight any part of the text on your screen
- Every candidate is provided with headphones for listening part
- There is a timer on your screen which will tell you how much time you have to complete that section of the exam
- There will be 10-minute and 5-minute warnings on your screen before the end of each component.
Get familiar with a Cambridge English Qualifications Digital (Computer Based Test)
We recommend you to watch the tutorial which tells you how these tests look like and how to answer the exam questions.