ICFE

What is ICFE?

1. ICFE is an examination that assesses language at upper-intermediate and advanced levels.
2. It spans levels B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework of References for Languages and tests language skills in the context of finance and accounting.
3. It has been developed jointly by Cambridge University and the ACCA.

Benefits of ICFE?

1. the Cambridge ICFE is an ideal qualification for financial professionals as providing proof of financial English language skills and your linguistic ability and expertise.
2. Studying for the qualification and attempting the examination both provide certifiable CPD points for ACCA qualifieds.

The Examination:

1. The ICFE Test is held twice a year, in May and November,
2. and is administered in Latvia by the Baltic Council for International Education.
3. The Test comprises four elements:* Reading* Writing* Listening* Speaking
4. Each element of the Test is based on realistic texts, tasks and topics similar to those that finance and accountancy professionals can expect to encounter in their working lives.
5. The total time for the four elements of the test is approximately 3 hours.

Eligibility for the Test

1. There are no formal eligibility requirements – anybody can enter for the exam.
2. However, the test does require a very good knowledge of English and of all aspects of accounting and finance.
3. We therefore strongly recommend that anyone attempting the Test should have at least completed the Fundamentals examinations of the ACCA Qualification (or equivalent).