You still don’t know how to calculate the score of your Cambridge English exam? Check out this post. I’m going to teach you exactly how to do it, step by step. 😌
Since I published the article about the score required to pass each Cambridge Assessment English exam, I have received countless enquiries via email and comments, almost always raising doubts that showed that nobody, or almost nobody, knows how to calculate their Cambridge exam score. For this reason, despite having the information about the minimum score to pass, all the people who wrote to me didn’t know whether they were reaching the minimum score or not in their mock exams. Therefore, in this post I’m going to explain to you exactly how to calculate your Cambridge exam score. That way you won’t have to pester me anymore! 😂 I’m joking, of course. I’m going to focus mainly on the most popular exams today: A2 Key (KET), B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2 Proficiency (CPE). So pay attention, as this will interest you.
How to calculate your Cambridge exam score
To calculate your own score, simply do the following:
Get the marks for each part of the exam according to the number of correct items.
Convert the marks to the Cambridge scale.
Calculate the average of the parts of the exam.
Check which «grade» you have achieved (Fail, Grade C, Grade B or Grade A).
However, although those steps are simple, the first thing you must do to know how to calculate your own mark is to know the exam inside out. By that I mean you must know how many parts it has and how much each item in each part counts for. Therefore, in the following sections I’m going to present the exam by parts and I will indicate how each item is counted.
How to calculate the A2 Key (KET) score
The A2 Key (KET) exam is composed of 4 components and each one has different parts. Let’s see:
READING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
6
1
Part 2
7
1
Part 3
5
1
Part 4
6
1
Part 5
6
1
TOTAL
30
30
WRITING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
1
15
Part 2
1
15
TOTAL
2
30
LISTENING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
5
1
Part 2
5
1
Part 3
5
1
Part 4
5
1
Part 5
5
1
TOTAL
25
25
SPEAKING
MAX. MARKS
MARKS PER ITEM
Grammar & Vocabulary
5
10
Pronunciation
5
10
Interactive Communication
5
10
Global Performance
5
15
TOTAL
20
45
Great. Now we know the value of each part and each question of the A2 Key (KET). Now I’m going to explain how to calculate your own mark. Pay attention, as here comes the maths 🤓:
Add up the marks for each part separately. For example: R = 23 marks; W = 23 marks; L = 19 marks; S = 27 marks.
Convert those marks to the Cambridge Scale Score:
R = 23 –> 128
W = 23 –> 133
L = 19 –> 127
S = 27 –> 120
Calculate the average of those 4 scores and round as you wish.
Formula: Average = (R + W + L + S)/4
My score = (128 + 133 + 127 + 120)/4
My score = 127 (Grade C – Level A2)
For step 2 (converting the marks), you can use this converter:
Finally, if you want to know what Grade you have obtained, here are the different ranges according to the scores for A2 Key:
PUNTUACIÓN
GRADE
NIVEL MCERL
100 - 119
Level A1 (Fail)
A1
120 - 132
Grade C
A2
133 - 139
Grade B
A2
140 - 150
Grade A
B1
How to calculate the B1 Preliminary (PET) score
The B1 Preliminary (PET) exam is composed of 4 components (papers) and each paper has different parts. Let’s see:
READING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
5
1
Part 2
5
1
Part 3
5
1
Part 4
5
1
Part 5
6
1
Part 6
6
1
TOTAL
32
32
WRITING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
1
20
Part 2
1
20
TOTAL
2
40
LISTENING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
7
1
Part 2
6
1
Part 3
6
1
Part 4
6
1
TOTAL
25
25
SPEAKING
MAX. MARKS
MARKS PER ITEM
Grammar & Vocabulary
5
5
Discourse Management
5
5
Pronunciation
5
5
Interactive Communication
5
5
Global Performance
5
10
TOTAL
25
30
Great. Now we know the value of each part and each question of the B1 Preliminary (PET). Now I’m going to explain how to calculate your own mark. Pay attention, as here comes the maths 🤓:
Add up the marks for each part separately. For example: R = 21 marks; W = 26 marks; L = 16 marks; S = 19 marks.
Convert those marks to the Cambridge Scale Score:
R = 21 –> 136
W = 26 –> 144
L = 16 –> 134
S = 19 –> 142
Calculate the average of those 4 scores and round as you wish.
Formula: Average = (R + W + L + S)/4
My score = (136 + 144 + 134 + 142)/4
My score = 139 (Fail – Level A2 –> On the verge of passing!)
For step 2 (converting the marks), you can use this converter:
Finally, if you want to know what Grade you have obtained, here are the different ranges according to the scores:
PUNTUACIÓN
GRADE
NIVEL MCERL
120 - 139
Level A2 (Fail)
A2
140 - 152
Grade C
B1
153 - 159
Grade B
B1
160 - 170
Grade A
B2
How to calculate the B2 First (FCE) score
The B2 First (FCE) exam is composed of 5 components and each of them has a specific number of parts. Pay attention to the specific number of each part, as although Reading and Use of English are done together, some parts correspond to Reading and others to Use of English:
READING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
8
1
Part 5
6
2
Part 6
6
2
Part 7
10
1
TOTAL
30
42
USE OF ENGLISH
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 2
8
1
Part 3
8
1
Part 4
6
2
TOTAL
22
28
WRITING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
1
20
Part 2
1
20
TOTAL
2
40
LISTENING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
8
1
Part 2
10
1
Part 3
5
1
Part 4
7
1
TOTAL
30
30
SPEAKING
MAX. MARKS
MARKS PER ITEM
Grammar & Vocabulary
5
10
Discourse Management
5
10
Pronunciation
5
10
Interactive Communication
5
10
Global Performance
5
20
TOTAL
25
60
Okay, so now the process for calculating your score is quite simple. I’m going to explain exactly how to calculate the B2 First (FCE) mark, but be careful not to make a mistake, as it’s very easy to get it wrong. Let’s see the steps:
Add up the marks for each part separately. For example: R = 28 marks; UoE = 15 marks; W = 32 marks; L = 19 marks; S = 39 marks.
Convert those marks to the Cambridge Scale Score:
R = 28 –> 166
UoE = 15 –> 151
W = 32 –> 172
L = 19 –> 162
S = 39 –> 163
Calculate the average of those 5 scores and round as you wish.
Formula: Average = (R + UoE + W + L + S)/5
My score = (166 + 151 + 172 + 162 + 163)/5
My score = 163 (Grade C – Level B2)
For step 2 (converting the marks), you can use this converter:
Finally, if you want to know what Grade you have obtained, here are the different ranges according to the scores:
PUNTUACIÓN
GRADE
NIVEL MCERL
140 - 159
Level B1 (Fail)
B1
160 - 172
Grade C
B2
173 - 179
Grade B
B2
180 - 190
Grade A
C1
How to calculate the C1 Advanced (CAE) score
The C1 Advanced (CAE) exam has 5 components and each of them has a specific number of parts and items. Pay attention to the specific number of each part, as although Reading and Use of English are done together, some parts correspond to Reading and others to Use of English:
READING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
8
1
Part 5
6
2
Part 6
4
2
Part 7
6
2
Part 8
10
1
TOTAL
34
50
USE OF ENGLISH
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 2
8
1
Part 3
8
1
Part 4
6
2
TOTAL
22
28
WRITING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
1
20
Part 2
1
20
TOTAL
2
40
LISTENING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
6
1
Part 2
8
1
Part 3
6
1
Part 4
10
1
TOTAL
30
30
SPEAKING
MAX. MARKS
MARKS PER ITEM
Grammatical Resource
5
10
Lexical Resource
5
10
Discourse Management
5
10
Pronunciation
5
10
Interactive Communication
5
10
Global Performance
5
25
TOTAL
30
75
Okay, so now the process for calculating your score is relatively easy, but be careful because any slip-up will ruin the calculation. I’m going to explain exactly how to calculate the C1 Advanced (CAE) mark. Let’s see how it’s done:
Add up the marks for each part separately. For example: R = 45 marks; UoE = 24 marks; W = 35 marks; L = 25 marks; S = 65 marks.
Convert those marks to the Cambridge Scale Score:
R = 45 –> 203
UoE = 24 –> 202
W = 35 –> 202
L = 25 –> 198
S = 65 –> 199
Calculate the average of those 5 scores and round as you wish.
Formula: Average = (R + UoE + W + L + S)/5
My score = (203 + 202 + 202 + 198 + 199)/5
My score = 201 (Grade A – Level C2 –> Great mark!)
For step 2 (converting the marks), you can use this converter:
Finally, if you want to know what Grade you have obtained, here are the different ranges according to the scores:
PUNTUACIÓN
GRADE
NIVEL MCERL
160 - 179
Level B2 (Fail)
B2
180 - 192
Grade C
C1
193 - 199
Grade B
C1
200 - 210
Grade A
C2
How to calculate the C2 Proficiency (CPE) score
The C2 Proficiency (CPE) exam has 5 components and each of them has a specific number of parts and items. Pay attention to the specific number of each part, as although Reading and Use of English are done in one go, in a single part, some exercises correspond to Reading and others to Use of English:
What follows is a breakdown of every paper’s parts and the number of questions and marks assigned to each item in the C2 Proficiency. In the case of Speaking, parts are not assessed individually, so you will see the different criteria for which candidates are awarded marks.
READING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
8
1
Part 5
6
2
Part 6
7
2
Part 7
10
1
TOTAL
31
44
USE OF ENGLISH
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 2
8
1
Part 3
8
1
Part 4
6
2
TOTAL
22
28
WRITING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
1
20
Part 2
1
20
TOTAL
2
40
LISTENING
ITEMS
MARKS PER ITEM
Part 1
6
1
Part 2
9
1
Part 3
5
1
Part 4
10
1
TOTAL
30
30
SPEAKING
MAX. MARKS
MARKS PER ITEM
Grammatical Resource
5
10
Lexical Resource
5
10
Discourse Management
5
10
Pronunciation
5
10
Interactive Communication
5
10
Global Performance
5
25
TOTAL
30
75
Perfect. So now the process for calculating your score is relatively easy, but be careful because any slip-up will ruin the calculation. I’m going to explain exactly how to calculate the C2 Proficiency (CPE) mark. Let’s see how it’s done:
Add up the marks for each part separately. For example: R = 40 marks; UoE = 21 marks; W = 25 marks; L = 23 marks; S = 60 marks.
Convert those marks to the Cambridge Scale Score:
R = 40 –> 225
UoE = 21 –> 216
W = 25 –> 202
L = 23 –> 217
S = 60 –> 214
Calculate the average of those 5 scores and round as you wish.
Formula: Average = (R + UoE + W + L + S)/5
My score = (225 + 216 + 202 + 217 + 214)/5
My score = 215 (Grade B – Level C2)
For step 2 (converting the marks), you can use this converter:
Finally, if you want to know what Grade you have obtained, here are the different ranges according to the scores:
PUNTUACIÓN
GRADE
NIVEL MCERL
180 - 199
Level C1 (Fail)
C1
200 - 212
Grade C
C2
213 - 219
Grade B
C2
220 - 230
Grade A
C2
How was it? Have you managed to calculate your mark? If not, leave me a comment and ask me anything you like. I’m here to help you!
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Hello from Spain,
I prepare my students for KET and PET levels. I am aware that in 2020 Cambridge has made some changes in the exams. Though I have a doubt on this matter.
Would you happen to know if the procedure is the same but just having to readjust the number of items, or have they also made changes in the calculation and scores?
Thank you in advance.
Hi Mónica. I wouldn’t know how to answer your question really, but everything is explained in the post. If I remember correctly, they’ve added some parts and changed others. I believe the new scoring procedure is well explained in this post. Let me know if there’s something wrong. Thanks!
thank you for this article. Regarding CPE, are you sure about the minimum score to pass? Does one really need to achieve a minimum grade? cant’ find this information nowhere else 🙂
(btw reading is 54, not 44 points if my maths are correct)
thx again
The confusion is that you said part 7 counts 2 points for each right question and it actually counts 1. I actually saw this on the link you provided, so thanks. 🙂
Luis @ KSE Academysays:
Ah! Totally correct. Sorry, it was probably a copy-paste issue. It was fine in the Spanish version, but not in the English one. Thanks for spotting it and letting me know! I just corrected it.
Fredsays:
Thank you very much. Now USE of English and Reading are together, which means your formula still applies but you need to divide the average of the percentage scores by 4 instead of 5, right?
Your explanation is extremely helpful !
Hi, Fred. Thanks for your comment. No, not exactly. The Use of English and Reading are still counted separately even though they are done together. And remember, Readind and Use of English is part of the READING, not the UoE. That’s a change from the previous way of scoring. Make sure you follow the instructions on this page and you’ll be good. Let me know if you have any further questions. Take care and Happy New Year!
Hi Luis,
I’m Ludovico and I have a little question for you about the scores of the singular topic in the exams: when you write «Minimum score to pass …» it means that if I do a lower score in 1 of the 5 parts I don’t pass the exams?. Because in your example in C1 you put R=30 when the minimum is 32.
Could you explain this please??
Hello! Thank you for the explanations. Do you have some information on how TKT is scored? There is no information on the Cambridge website and I couldn’t find any searching on the web also.
Hello! Do I fail the cpe exam the overall score is higher than 200 but i have less than the minimum score to pass for one part? (for example if I have 26points at reading, but overall I have a 68% score) Thank you!!!
Hi, Bianca. Yes, if one of the parts doesn’t reach the minimum score to be evaluated (approx. 32%, if I remember correctly), you will not have the chance to pass the test, as the score for that part is not even reported.
Hi Luis
First of all let me congratulate you for your excellent work whis is really helpful. I was wondering if you´ve got something similar with BEC exams(CAMBRIDGE Business English Certificates).
Thanks in advance
Hi, yesterday I exercised myself with a B2 level reading and use of English text and in the Reading part I made 24/42 which is the minimum score to pass but when I converted the result It said that I didn’t pass which confused me.
Hi, Marco! Yeah, sorry. This calculator (and the way of calculating it) isn’t 100% accurate. Cambridge no longer works with percentages, so it doesn’t always work, especially when working with minimum scores. I recommend you try this other website of mine (https://cambridge-score.com/) where you will find an accurate calculator which I will soon be using here. The thing is that you have to forget about percentages. So if you got the minimum score in one part, consider that the minimum score on the Cambridge Scale. For example, if you got 16 points in Use of English in C1, that would mean you have 180 points in the Use of English as per the Cambridge Scale, regardless of the fact that 16 is less than 60% of the total percentage.
Hi there! Thanks for your comment. To be honest, I would not go for that. There’s no guarantee of any change and I’ve rarely seen anyone pass after a recheck. It is costly and usually doesn’t change anything. Good luck to your friend whatever they decide!
I have a quick question. On my official Statement of Result for Cambridge CPE I have a score of 205 for the writing-part. I am trying to reconstruct my overall score through various methods but I have a problem, on the writing-part I only end up with a score of 204 OR 206. A 205 seems impossible. Can you help me with your expertise?
Hey Ruud. You’re absolutely right. Not sure how Cambridge arrived at that score. According to their notes, it’s not possible, but maybe they do use decimal points when calculating internally, and that’s how you can get a 205 instead of 204 or 206. However, I wouldn’t be too concerned about that. Is there a particular reason why you are trying to figure that out?
According to the Cambridge helpdesk, a 205 score for writing is possible on a live C2-exam. Nonetheless, thank you for your expertise!
Luis @ KSE Academysays:
Cool. Thanks for the info. I’m sure they must be rounding decimals somehow to be able to get a 205. Still, it’s not very important. 🙂
Marianelasays:
Hi, Luis. First of all, I´d like to thank you for the information in this post. Secondly, there is something I want to ask you about regarding the scores. For the FCE scores, you explained the following:
R: 42- UOE:28- W:40- L:60- S:60
However, this gives me 200 as a result, and as far as I know, the maximum score obtained at this level is 190. Can you explaint this to me, please? Thanks in advance
Hey, Marianela. Thanks a lot for your comment. The problem is that you’re adding the points, but that’s not how it works. To calculate the score of a test, you can do one of the following things:
A) The easiest way, but not so accurate: 1) transform the points of each part into percentages –> 2) Calculate the average of the 5 percentages –> 3) transform the average percentage to the Cambridge Scale Score.
B) The perfectly accurate way: 1) transform the points of each part into the Cambridge Scale Score; –> 2) Calculate the average of the 5 scores
In the second case, which is not the one shown on this page, you don’t even need percentages, which removes any possible deviation from obtaining an accurate final score. If you really want an accurate score for your B2 First exam, I suggest you use my other set of calculators, available here: https://cambridge-score.com/calculator-fce-b2-first/
I can’t find anywhere the math behind the convertion from the percentage of the test score to the Cambridge scale. I mean, do you know what’s the formula that converts a test result of 69% to a Cambridge scale score of 208? (for CPE in this case).
Just so you know, Cambridge no longer works with percentages (the info on this page needs updating), so they go straight from points in the exam to the Cambridge Scale Score, without using percentages. The thing is that, for older certificates, there is a converter (like the ones on this page) that does % to Cambridge Scale, but that would be «valid», so to speak, for final test scores, not for each separate paper, because in some cases the current minimum score to pass each paper isn’t necessarily the old minimum percentage (60% or 70%).
Please, let me know if you have any questions, and visit my other site https://cambridge-score.com/ to find updated calculators you can use. Thanks!
Monica says:
Hello from Spain,
I prepare my students for KET and PET levels. I am aware that in 2020 Cambridge has made some changes in the exams. Though I have a doubt on this matter.
Would you happen to know if the procedure is the same but just having to readjust the number of items, or have they also made changes in the calculation and scores?
Thank you in advance.
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hi Mónica. I wouldn’t know how to answer your question really, but everything is explained in the post. If I remember correctly, they’ve added some parts and changed others. I believe the new scoring procedure is well explained in this post. Let me know if there’s something wrong. Thanks!
Vincent says:
Hello Luis,
thank you for this article. Regarding CPE, are you sure about the minimum score to pass? Does one really need to achieve a minimum grade? cant’ find this information nowhere else 🙂
(btw reading is 54, not 44 points if my maths are correct)
thx again
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hi Vincent! Thanks for your comment. Yes, I’m sure about the minimum score for each part to pass, unless I’ve made a typo or misread, but you can check it out yourself here, page 6 (C2 Proficiency): https://kseacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/Calculating-Scores-2019-2020.pdf
You’ll also see that it’s 44 points for Reading, not 54. Maybe you’re doing an old exam (before the 2013 changes)?
Let me know if you have any other questions I might be able to help with. 🙂
Paola says:
The confusion is that you said part 7 counts 2 points for each right question and it actually counts 1. I actually saw this on the link you provided, so thanks. 🙂
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Ah! Totally correct. Sorry, it was probably a copy-paste issue. It was fine in the Spanish version, but not in the English one. Thanks for spotting it and letting me know! I just corrected it.
Fred says:
Thank you very much. Now USE of English and Reading are together, which means your formula still applies but you need to divide the average of the percentage scores by 4 instead of 5, right?
Your explanation is extremely helpful !
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hi, Fred. Thanks for your comment. No, not exactly. The Use of English and Reading are still counted separately even though they are done together. And remember, Readind and Use of English is part of the READING, not the UoE. That’s a change from the previous way of scoring. Make sure you follow the instructions on this page and you’ll be good. Let me know if you have any further questions. Take care and Happy New Year!
Fred says:
Thank you. This was very clarifying!
Ludovico says:
Hi Luis,
I’m Ludovico and I have a little question for you about the scores of the singular topic in the exams: when you write «Minimum score to pass …» it means that if I do a lower score in 1 of the 5 parts I don’t pass the exams?. Because in your example in C1 you put R=30 when the minimum is 32.
Could you explain this please??
carlos says:
Hello I have a question what would happen If you get b1 in one part of the FCE for example the speaking part however the final score is b2
Ina says:
Hello! Thank you for the explanations. Do you have some information on how TKT is scored? There is no information on the Cambridge website and I couldn’t find any searching on the web also.
Bianca says:
Hello! Do I fail the cpe exam the overall score is higher than 200 but i have less than the minimum score to pass for one part? (for example if I have 26points at reading, but overall I have a 68% score) Thank you!!!
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hi, Bianca. Yes, if one of the parts doesn’t reach the minimum score to be evaluated (approx. 32%, if I remember correctly), you will not have the chance to pass the test, as the score for that part is not even reported.
Mariano says:
Hi Luis
First of all let me congratulate you for your excellent work whis is really helpful. I was wondering if you´ve got something similar with BEC exams(CAMBRIDGE Business English Certificates).
Thanks in advance
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hi, Mariano. Unfortunately, I don’t have much experience with BEC exams, so I haven’t written anything about them. Sorry!
Marco says:
Hi, yesterday I exercised myself with a B2 level reading and use of English text and in the Reading part I made 24/42 which is the minimum score to pass but when I converted the result It said that I didn’t pass which confused me.
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hi, Marco! Yeah, sorry. This calculator (and the way of calculating it) isn’t 100% accurate. Cambridge no longer works with percentages, so it doesn’t always work, especially when working with minimum scores. I recommend you try this other website of mine (https://cambridge-score.com/) where you will find an accurate calculator which I will soon be using here. The thing is that you have to forget about percentages. So if you got the minimum score in one part, consider that the minimum score on the Cambridge Scale. For example, if you got 16 points in Use of English in C1, that would mean you have 180 points in the Use of English as per the Cambridge Scale, regardless of the fact that 16 is less than 60% of the total percentage.
Paolo Donadio says:
Hi Luis, thanks for your post. A friend of mine tried CPE and he got 199,4. Do you advise to ask for a recount/check?
Thanks
Paolo
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hi there! Thanks for your comment. To be honest, I would not go for that. There’s no guarantee of any change and I’ve rarely seen anyone pass after a recheck. It is costly and usually doesn’t change anything. Good luck to your friend whatever they decide!
Ruud says:
Hi there,
I have a quick question. On my official Statement of Result for Cambridge CPE I have a score of 205 for the writing-part. I am trying to reconstruct my overall score through various methods but I have a problem, on the writing-part I only end up with a score of 204 OR 206. A 205 seems impossible. Can you help me with your expertise?
Kind regards!
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hey Ruud. You’re absolutely right. Not sure how Cambridge arrived at that score. According to their notes, it’s not possible, but maybe they do use decimal points when calculating internally, and that’s how you can get a 205 instead of 204 or 206. However, I wouldn’t be too concerned about that. Is there a particular reason why you are trying to figure that out?
Ruud says:
Hi Luis,
According to the Cambridge helpdesk, a 205 score for writing is possible on a live C2-exam. Nonetheless, thank you for your expertise!
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Cool. Thanks for the info. I’m sure they must be rounding decimals somehow to be able to get a 205. Still, it’s not very important. 🙂
Marianela says:
Hi, Luis. First of all, I´d like to thank you for the information in this post. Secondly, there is something I want to ask you about regarding the scores. For the FCE scores, you explained the following:
R: 42- UOE:28- W:40- L:60- S:60
However, this gives me 200 as a result, and as far as I know, the maximum score obtained at this level is 190. Can you explaint this to me, please? Thanks in advance
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hey, Marianela. Thanks a lot for your comment. The problem is that you’re adding the points, but that’s not how it works. To calculate the score of a test, you can do one of the following things:
A) The easiest way, but not so accurate: 1) transform the points of each part into percentages –> 2) Calculate the average of the 5 percentages –> 3) transform the average percentage to the Cambridge Scale Score.
B) The perfectly accurate way: 1) transform the points of each part into the Cambridge Scale Score; –> 2) Calculate the average of the 5 scores
In the second case, which is not the one shown on this page, you don’t even need percentages, which removes any possible deviation from obtaining an accurate final score. If you really want an accurate score for your B2 First exam, I suggest you use my other set of calculators, available here: https://cambridge-score.com/calculator-fce-b2-first/
Please, let me know if you have any questions. 🙂
Brian says:
Hi, how are you?
I can’t find anywhere the math behind the convertion from the percentage of the test score to the Cambridge scale. I mean, do you know what’s the formula that converts a test result of 69% to a Cambridge scale score of 208? (for CPE in this case).
Thank you in advance!
Luis @ KSE Academy says:
Hi, Brian. The info can be found in this PDF document: https://files.kseacademy.com/file/CAMBRIDGESCORE/C2PROFICIENCY/c2-proficiency-converting-practice-test-scores-to-cambridge-english-scale-scores.pdf
Just so you know, Cambridge no longer works with percentages (the info on this page needs updating), so they go straight from points in the exam to the Cambridge Scale Score, without using percentages. The thing is that, for older certificates, there is a converter (like the ones on this page) that does % to Cambridge Scale, but that would be «valid», so to speak, for final test scores, not for each separate paper, because in some cases the current minimum score to pass each paper isn’t necessarily the old minimum percentage (60% or 70%).
Please, let me know if you have any questions, and visit my other site https://cambridge-score.com/ to find updated calculators you can use. Thanks!