Resources
Throughout this website you can access more information, support materials and the research that we publish.
Here are quick links to some of our most popular areas: if you can't find what you are looking for here, try the specific pages for that exam, or use the search function.
Resources for learners
There is a wide range of free downloads available for candidates, including an information booklet on each exam, sample questions and more.
Resources for teachers
Click here to download a range of handbooks for teachers, sample papers and much more, all available as free downloads. You can also find a teacher seminar near you.
Order past papers
Order past paper packs, exam reports and video packs.
Books for study
List of publishers providing coursebooks, practice tests and learning resources for Cambridge ESOL exams.
Other popular areas
- Cambridge First
Cambridge First is published once a term and is full of news and events about Cambridge ESOL from around the world.
Read the latest edition of Cambridge First online. - Research Notes
Research Notes is published quarterly and contains a number of papers by Cambridge ESOL staff reflecting the latest research and developments.
Download the latest Research Notes and search the articles database. - Annual Review
Each year Cambridge ESOL publishes an annual review of its activities around the world: Read the most recent Annual Review online.
Definitions of resources
- Sample papers — Papers made to the same specifications as real tests, but which were made only as examples, and were never used as live tests.
- Past papers — Papers which were used as live tests but which are now available for classroom practice. Please note that not all past exam papers are released in this way, and any versions not available below remain confidential.
- Handbook — Provides an overview of each paper and the administration of the exams.
- Exam reports — Reports on candidate performance on the past papers, including a selection of sample candidate scripts and commentaries (Writing only) and tips for teachers and candidates.
