Information for students
"I chose Cambridge ICFE because I had difficulty with my ACCA studies and decided to improve my financial English skills in order to understand my ACCA text books. I got more then I expected because studying for Cambridge ICFE has boosted my confidence in the language too."
Mokhira Mahmut Qizi
Uzbekistan
Individuals who pass the International Certificate in Financial English (Cambridge ICFE) will be confident using their language skills in a wide-range of accounting and finance contexts.
Cambridge Financial English is targeted at students with a B2 level of English on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Supporting students
We provide a range of support on this website for students preparing for Cambridge ICFE – including learning materials, useful publications and links to tuition providers.
The benefits
Studying for Cambridge ICFE qualifications can:
- Enhances your employability
- Improve your ability to conduct business internationally or with international clients and colleagues
- Improve your exam and classroom performance in finance and accountancy exams
- Increase your knowledge of English
Who is ICFE suitable for?
For anyone studying towards an accounting or finance qualification, or with an already established career, then Cambridge ICFE will be a valuable addition to your CV.
Cambridge ICFE is suitable for those who are:
- seeking employment or promotion in a finance context, e.g. accounting firms, company departments, and government agencies
- intending to study finance or accounting where the course includes significant English Language content
- seeking certification to demonstrate their English-language proficiency.
Passing Cambridge ICFE
To pass Cambridge ICFE, candidates need a level of English of at least B2 on the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Students electing to take this course are expected to be familiar with some finance and accountancy concepts and terminology.
Further relevant information for students may be accessed in the ICFE FAQ section.
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