Cambridge English
Accredited preparation courses and official Cambridge English examination host center in Baia Mare
Accredited Excellence in Cambridge English Qualifications
Our Association is accredited to run preparation courses and host Exams across the entire Cambridge English suite. In 2016, we organized the very first objective assessment of primary school children’s English proficiency in Baia Mare, and since then hundreds of children and young people have earned prestigious internationally recognized certificates with us.
Through long-standing partnerships with the British Council, Cambridge University Press, and Fischer International, we systematically organize language preparation programs throughout the school year.
Why Take Your Cambridge Exam at AIST Baia Mare?
- Personalized Individual Guidance: Thanks to our experienced teaching staff, we provide ongoing individual recommendations focused on each student’s well-being and maximizing their exam success.
- Physical & Psychological Comfort at Our Headquarters: We host the majority of exams directly at our Baia Mare center (47 Victoriei Street), offering candidates a welcoming, stress-free environment. Exam calendars and logistics are coordinated with our British Council partners in Cluj-Napoca.
- Complete Pathway (Age 8 to Adults):
- Ages 8 – 11: Young Learners English (YLE: Starters, Movers, Flyers);
- Ages 12 – 15: Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET);
- Ages 16 – 18: KET, PET, First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Advanced (CAE), and Proficiency (CPE);
- Adults (18+): KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, as well as preparation for TOEFL and IELTS upon request.
Age Groups & Preparation Levels
Cambridge English YLE (Starters, Movers & Flyers)
Cambridge English Young Learners (YLE) is the first step in the Cambridge English assessment journey, measuring children’s English proficiency against international standards. Our YLE Starters, Movers, and Flyers courses follow a specialized curriculum focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, culminating in internationally recognized certificates issued by Cambridge Assessment English, UK.
Cambridge English KET (A2 Key)
Cambridge English KET is the second exam tier in the Cambridge English cycle. The targeted preparation course introduces British culture and civilization while building solid competence across all exam sections: Reading & Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
Cambridge English PET (B1 Preliminary)
Preliminary English Test (PET) and Preliminary English Test for Schools (PETfS) demonstrate that students can communicate effectively in practical, everyday situations. Passing with Pass, Pass with Merit, or Pass with Distinction can equate the language proficiency test for admission to bilingual/intensive high schools as well as the Romanian Baccalaureate language exam.
Cambridge English FCE (B2 First)
First Certificate in English (FCE) and FCE for Schools prove that candidates have the language skills needed to live, work, and study independently in an English-speaking environment.
Cambridge English CAE (C1 Advanced)
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) proves high-level English proficiency required by universities and international employers. Candidates master complex reports and emails, note-taking in lectures and meetings, delivering presentations on complex topics, and understanding texts ranging from fiction to editorials.
Cambridge English CPE (C2 Proficiency)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is our highest qualification, proving near-native command of English in demanding academic, research, postgraduate, or senior management settings. Candidates can understand virtually everything heard or read, use formal, academic, and colloquial language effortlessly, and negotiate or argue subtle points on complex topics.
