Pre-A1 Starters
A bright, playful first step into English for young learners.
Cambridge Examinations
Cambridge English, assessed across Sri Lanka.
Globally recognised Cambridge English Qualifications — from Pre-A1 Starters to C1 Advanced — prepared and assessed at JPI branches and partner centres across every province.
Cambridge English Authorised Exam Centre
Qualifications offered
What you can take.
One continuous Cambridge English pathway — start where you are, and we prepare and examine you here in Sri Lanka.
Young Learners
Ages 6–12 · Pre-A1 → A2A1 Movers
Building confidence and everyday language, one badge at a time.
A2 Flyers
The final Young Learners step, ready for the Main Suite.
Smart Kids English
A pre-Starters programme — songs, stories and play before Pre-A1.
Main Suite
A2 → C1 · School & beyondA2 Key (KET)
Proof of practical, everyday written and spoken English.
B1 Preliminary (PET)
An intermediate qualification for study, work and travel.
B2 First (FCE)
The qualification universities and employers ask for by name.
C1 Advanced (CAE)
High-level English for demanding academic and professional settings.
Professional & Skills
For work, teaching & bridgingLinguaskill
The modular online test of workplace English — results in 48 hours.
TKT
The Teaching Knowledge Test — a globally recognised teaching credential.
DELTA
An advanced diploma for experienced English language teachers.
IT Courses
Practical digital-skills courses to complement your English.
After O/L English
A guided bridge from O/L to confident, exam-ready English.
After A/L English
Preparation for higher study and the professional world.
How it works
How Cambridge exams work.
Every Cambridge English exam is built the same way — a fair, four-skill assessment mapped to the international CEFR standard.
Four skills assessed
Every exam measures Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking — a complete, balanced picture of real English ability.
Paper or digital
Sit your exam on paper or on screen, depending on the qualification and venue — the same trusted Cambridge content either way.
Mapped to the CEFR
Results sit on the international scale — Pre-A1 · A1 · A2 · B1 · B2 · C1 — so your level means the same thing anywhere in the world.
There's no simple pass or fail. Every candidate receives a CEFR level and a Cambridge English Scale score, showing performance in each skill — Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking — and overall.
Sessions
Exam dates.
Cambridge English exams run in regular sessions through the year. Exact dates depend on the qualification and your chosen venue — confirm yours with the centre when you register.
| Exam date | Exam | Venue | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2026 | YLE | JPI Wennappuwa | 28 Apr |
| 29 Jun 2026 | KET, PET | JPI Wennappuwa | 28 Apr |
| 04 Jul 2026 | YLE, KET, PET | Payagala | 04 May |
| 05 Jul 2026 | YLE, KET, PET | Bopitiya | 05 May |
| 12 Jul 2026 | CAE, TKT MOD 01 | JPI Wennappuwa | 12 May |
| 29 Jul 2026 | FCE, KET, PET | Daluwakotuwa | 29 May |
| 12 Sep 2026 | YLE, TKT MOD 02 & 03 | JPI Wennappuwa | 12 Jul |
| 13 Sep 2026 | KET, PET | JPI Wennappuwa | 12 Jul |
| 19 Sep 2026 | FCE | JPI Wennappuwa | 19 Jul |
| 17 Oct 2026 | CAE | JPI Wennappuwa | 17 Aug |
| 24 Oct 2026 | YLE, KET, PET | Trinco | 24 Aug |
| 31 Oct 2026 | YLE | Gampaha | 31 Aug |
| 01 Nov 2026 | KET, PET | Gampaha | 31 Aug |
| 12 Dec 2026 | KET, PET, FCE | Colombo | 12 Oct |
| 13 Dec 2026 | YLE | Colombo | 12 Oct |
Linguaskill is available on demand — results in 48 hours. Contact us to book.
Centres
Find your nearest centre.
Six JPI branches and 46 partner preparation centres island-wide — 52 centres in all. Search by town or province to find where to prepare and sit your Cambridge exam.
JPI Branch
Head Office · Wennappuwa
North Western Province
Lunuwila Junction, Chilaw Road, Wennappuwa
JPI Branch
Colombo Office
Western Province
Level 12, One Galle Face Tower, Centre Road, Colombo 02
JPI Branch
JPI Institute · Chilaw
North Western Province
Chilaw
JPI Branch
JPI Institute · Puttalam
North Western Province
Puttalam
JPI Branch
JPI Kandy Branch
Central Province
Kandy
JPI Branch
JPI Institute · Marawila
North Western Province
Marawila
Partner Centre
Highworth Language Empowerment & Higher Studies
Western Province
Avissawella
Partner Centre
Ave Maria Convent
Western Province
Negombo
Partner Centre
Bright Star Education Centre
Western Province
Negombo
Partner Centre
British World
Western Province
Homagama
Partner Centre
Cambridge College of English Language Training
Central Province
Kandy
Partner Centre
Cambridge International School
Eastern Province
Trincomalee
Partner Centre
Cambridge School of English
Western Province
Negombo
Partner Centre
Campbell International School
Western Province
Colombo 10
Partner Centre
Global Gate Institute
Western Province
Veyangoda
Partner Centre
Good Shepherd Convent
Central Province
Kandy
Partner Centre
Holy Cross College
North Western Province
Kuliyapitiya
Partner Centre
Institute of Cambridge Examination
Northern Province
Jaffna
Partner Centre
Jaffna College
Western Province
Negombo
Partner Centre
Kingsway Language Centre
Western Province
Pamunugama
Partner Centre
Loyola College Cambridge English Academy
Western Province
Daluwakotuwa
Partner Centre
Loyolian Cambridge English Academy
Western Province
Malwana
Partner Centre
New British Academy
Western Province
Moratuwa
Partner Centre
Our Lady of Victories Convent
North Western Province
Marawila
Partner Centre
Radiance Pre School & English Academy
Central Province
Kandy
Partner Centre
St. Anthony's College
Western Province
Colombo
Partner Centre
St. Nicholas' International College
North Western Province
Wennappuwa
Partner Centre
St. Xavier's College
Uva Province
Girandurukotte
Partner Centre
Sunflower English Academy
Central Province
Maskeliya
Partner Centre
Tea Leaf Trust
Western Province
Colpetty
Partner Centre
Unikey Global Campus
North Western Province
Nikawaratiya
Partner Centre
Win Win International School
Western Province
Piliyandala
Partner Centre
Your English Tutor
Online · island-wide
Online
Partner Centre
Miracle International School
Western Province
Nugegoda
Partner Centre
St Bridget's College
Western Province
Colombo 7
Partner Centre
Aspire Business School
Western Province
Dehiwela
Partner Centre
STEMpire
Western Province
Colombo · Havelock Road
Partner Centre
Bright Minds
Central Province
Gampola
Partner Centre
Apex Business Academy
Western Province
Gampaha
Partner Centre
Oxford College of English
Western Province
Gampaha
Partner Centre
Cambridge Lanka Academy
Western Province
Kalutara
Partner Centre
Holy Angels
Western Province
Kalutara
Partner Centre
Holy Cross College
Western Province
Kalutara
Partner Centre
Celestia College
Sabaragamuwa Province
Ratnapura
Partner Centre
Golden Gate International School
Western Province
Beruwela
Partner Centre
School of Excellence
North Western Province
Puttalam
Partner Centre
Mercy Education Campus
North Western Province
Puttalam
Partner Centre
Genesis College of English
North Western Province
Kurunegala
Partner Centre
Kandy Grammar International School (KGIS)
Central Province
Gelioya
Partner Centre
Asian Campus of Management & Technology
Central Province
Nuwara Eliya
Partner Centre
Eduglobe International
Western Province
Colombo
Partner Centre
Wingham College
Central Province
Nawalapitiya
Showing town and province for each centre. Full addresses and exam-day details are confirmed when you register.
Island-wide
Across every province, a centre is near you.
JPI & branches
Partner + exam venue
Gold marks a JPI branch; red marks a partner preparation centre that also serves as a Cambridge exam venue. Hover any point to see its name.
Registration
How to register.
Registration windows are set per session — register early to secure your seat for your chosen exam and venue.
Registering at —
1
Choose your exam
Pick the qualification and level that fits you or your child — from Young Learners to C1 Advanced.
2
Pick a session & venue
Select a session date and the JPI branch or partner venue nearest to you.
3
Register at a JPI centre
Register online, at any branch or over the hotline — we confirm your seat and send preparation materials.
4
Sit the exam & get certified
Sit your exam and receive your official, globally recognised Cambridge English certificate.
On the day & after
Exam day, and your results.
What to bring, what to expect, and how your Cambridge English result reaches you.
On exam day
Bring photo ID & confirmation
A valid photo ID and your registration confirmation are required to enter the exam room.
Arrive early
Come at least 30 minutes before your start time to check in calmly and settle in.
Follow venue guidance
Our exam-day team will guide you through timing, materials and what you can bring into the room.
Results & certificates
Cambridge English Scale
A precise score for each skill and overall — a clear, detailed picture of your English.
A CEFR level per skill
Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking are each mapped to the international CEFR.
An official Cambridge certificate
Results are released online, with your official certificate following from Cambridge.
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Which exam is right for my child or my level?
As a rule of thumb: ages 6–12 begin with Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers); school leavers and adults sit the Main Suite (A2 Key to C1 Advanced); working professionals often choose Linguaskill. Take the free placement test or speak to an advisor at any centre and we'll point you to the right level.
How do I register?
Register online, at any JPI branch, or over the hotline on 0711 640 640. Choose your qualification, a session and your nearest venue — we confirm your seat and send preparation materials. Registration windows are set per session, so it's best to register early.
Are exams paper-based or digital?
Both options exist depending on the qualification and venue. Many Main Suite and Young Learners exams are available on paper, while Linguaskill is fully online. The content and standard are identical — your centre will confirm the format for your chosen exam.
When will I get my results?
Linguaskill results arrive within 48 hours. Paper-based Cambridge exams are typically released a few weeks after the session, with the official printed certificate following from Cambridge shortly after. Results are released online first.
What ID do I need on exam day?
Bring a valid photo ID along with your registration confirmation. Young Learners requirements are lighter — your centre will tell you exactly what to bring when you register, so there are no surprises on the day.
Can I take exams outside Wennappuwa or Colombo?
Yes. Cambridge exams run across our island-wide network — six JPI branches and 46 partner preparation centres, 52 in all, from Jaffna in the north to Ratnapura, the hill country and the western coast. Use the centre finder above to choose the venue closest to you.
Ready to register?
Choose your exam, pick a session and venue, and register at any JPI centre — or talk to us about where to start.
