Study Cambridge B2 First Exam Course in Brighton
Cambridge B2 First is an upper-intermediate level exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English and is an ideal to those who use English for work or study purposes.
What will Cambridge B2 First exam do for you?
Getting a Cambridge B2 First certificate is an achievement and a reward in itself. However, there are many other benefits to taking Cambridge B2 First:
- a Cambridge B2 First certificate is valid for life
- Cambridge B2 First is an internationally recognised qualification for business and study purposes
- thousands of employers, universities and government departments officially recognise Cambridge B2 First as a qualification in upper-intermediate English.
- Cambridge B2 First gives you a pathway to higher qualifications such as the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
The examination fee for Cambridge B2 First in 2026 ranges from £235 - £287 per candidate.
The examination dates for 2026 are:
| Day | Date | Format | Entry Closing Date |
| Friday | 13th March 2026 | Paper-based | 11th February 2026 |
| Saturday | 9th May 2026 | Digital | 4th May 2026 |
| Tuesday | 9th June 2026 | Paper-based | 1st May 2026 |
| Thursday | 30th July 2026 | Paper-based | 1st July 2026 |
| Thursday | 27th August 2026 | Paper-based | 23rd July 2026 |
| Saturday | 7th November 2026 | Paper-based | 2nd November 2026 |
| Tuesday | 24th November 2026 | Digital | 21st October 2026 |
At ISE we offer a fully flexible timetable for Cambridge B2 First, where you can study from 6, 9, 12 or 15 hours each morning per week. We also have evening classes of 4 hours per week on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00. You can also book private lessons to focus on specific skills, typically from 13:30 - 15:30 each afternoon.
An intensive programme of study for Cambridge B2 First would include:
15 hours per week morning classes 09:30 - 12:30
1 or 2 hours private classes each afternoon 13:30 - 15:30
2 hours of evening classes 18:00 - 20:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays.
We have a range of experienced teachers at ISE who specalise in getting the best results for our Cambridge B2 First students.
ISE staff are trained to recognise students that are ready to pass the exam, we will make sure that your learning goals are realistic and that you are advised to only enter the exam when you have a strong chance of success.
ISE run Cambridge B2 First classes all year round in the mornings (full time & part time) and the evenings too (part time only). We also do specialist Cambridge B2 First exam workshops and mock papers just before the exam, to help students achieve the best possible results.