The FCE exam puts the candidates in real life situations, which enables them to show the competences that are necessary to learn english at higher level. Moreover, with this certificate from the University of Cambridge, the successful participants can show their English ability at B2 level of the Council of Europe Frame of Reference.
This levels means that they can study at a basic level of English, that they can work in an English-speaking environment, and that they can live independently in an English-speaking country. This certificate is accepted by many universities and employers around the world.