Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 7:40am to 2:25pm (see schedule below)
Location: Megyeri Úti Primary School
Administered by: Bilingual Program in conjunction with the British Council
What is the mock exam?
The mock exam is a practice test – free of charge to students and families. Every spring starting in Grade 2 the Bilingual Program administers a Cambridge Final Exam as an external benchmarking tool. We use official test materials and run the exams under strict testing conditions. For Grade 8, the relevant exam is the Cambridge First for Schools (FCE) at level B2. The Council will deliver final results two to three weeks after the mock exam.
For more information please see the following:
If my child has taken a Cambridge B2 exam in the last few months, does he/she still need to take the mock exam?
Yes. All 8th grade students are required to take the Mock Exam, which is the final milestone in the English language development of students in the Bilingual Program. The results of the mock exams provide us with critical data to measure the success of the Program in the primary schools. Moreover, our teachers are still working hard to raise the level of each student’s English, and the information from this mock exam will help them hone their work and do their best for the kids through the very end of 8th grade. Moreover, if you have NOT taken a Cambridge B2 exam in the last few months, the results of this mock exam can help students and their families decide whether to sign up for our next official exam with the British Council. Furthermore, these results are used as exit exam data, similar to the Math and Hungarian exams, which we report to the Educational Authorities (Klebelsberg Központ).
What is the schedule for February 27th?
All components (Listening, Reading & Use of English, Writing and Speaking) of the mock exam will be held on February 27th.
Here is the detailed schedule for the February 27th First for Schools (FCE) B2 mock exam:
| Time | Activity | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-8:40 | Listening | |
| 8:40-9:00 | Break | |
| 9:00-10:15 | Reading and Use of English | |
| 10:15-10:30 | Break | |
| 10:30-11:50 | Writing | |
| 11:50-12:50 | Lunch Break | |
| 12:30-14:21 | Speaking | |
| Pairings: | ||
| 12:30-12:45 | Markowski Péter | Rácz Dalma |
| 12:46-13:01 | Szabó Fanni Zsófia | Szakolczay-Vrábel Gergely |
| 13:02-13:17 | Stibi Ramóna | Varga Viktória Bianka |
| 13:18-13:33 | Balázs Bianka Luca | Kovács Emil |
| 13:34-13:49 | Demeter Bertalan | Király Bendegúz |
| 13:50-14:05 | Dimitrova Regina Sofia | Ráczky Flóra |
| 14:06-14:21 | Altner Zalán | Gbilimou Noel |
What else should I know about the speaking exam?
There are three important things to keep in mind regarding the speaking component:
- Students take the speaking component in pairs (or in case of an odd number, in one group of three). Pairs are formed prior to exam day by the Bilingual Program main class teacher.
- The speaking exam sessions may run later than scheduled, or may finish earlier.
- There will not be any further classes or tutorials after the exam on February 27th.
What else should I know about the schedule for February 27th?
In order to have enough time to prepare for the start of the exam, students are expected to arrive at the school no later than 7:30 on the day of the exam. The exam begins at 8:00 sharp. Students should wear comfortable clothes and bring three pens. Please make sure to have water on hand, as it is not permissible to leave the room during the test.
After the mock exam results arrive, what’s the next step?
If, based on your child’s mock exam score, you decide to sit for the official First for Schools (FCE) B2 Exam:
- You willcontact the British Council directly to register for our exclusive Cambridge B2 exam session, reserved for Bilingual Program students only.
- This exclusive Cambridge B2 exam session will be: May 31, 2025
- Speaking Exam: Saturday, May 31, 2025 (in the afternoon)
- Written Exam: Saturday, May 31, 2025 (paper-based)
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 6, 2025, midnight
- Registration link
- Please note that registration and payment are the family’s responsibility
Is the Cambridge B2 First for Schools Exam valid in Hungary?
All Cambridge exams (whether “For Schools” or for adults) at levels B1, B2 and C1 are accepted in Hungary as equivalent to the State-recognized, accredited language examinations systems in Hungary, as per this government decree on language examinations – 137/2008. (V.16.) Korm. rendelet, particularly Paragraph 14, Section 10 and Appendix 3.
We are very happy to make use of Cambridge exams and for the Bilingual Program to be recognized as an official Cambridge test preparation center. Learn more here.
For information on interpreting your child’s results, more details on the status of Cambridge exams in Hungary, and other frequently asked questions, please visit >>this link<< to learn more.
How can I find out more?
You can:
- Check out the website links in this document
- Contact our staff members:
- Luke Jones, Bilingual Program Grade 8 Main Class Teacher
- William Robb, Bilingual Program Teacher Trainer – Megyeri
- Réka Ürögi, Bilingual Program Manager – Megyeri
We will also hold parent-teacher conferences after the mock exam results are published – date and times forthcoming. You’ll be able to talk with Luke, Bill and Réka to clarify any questions you have about your child’s mock exam results and the best course of action going forward. If you choose to come to this meeting, and your son or daughter would like to attend along with you, please feel free.
If you have any questions about your child’s Cambridge exams, please contact your Bilingual Program Manager or your child’s Bilingual English teacher directly.
We look forward to seeing the students on exam day and we wish them all the best!