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Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is a high quality, international English language qualification that you can use for your university and student visa application. Preparing for the exam helps you develop the language skills needed for success in study and work.
Prove To Universities You Are Prepared For Study
The exam is accepted by educational institutions worldwide, including top universities and colleges in Australia, North America, the UK and Europe.
Show Employers You Are Ready To Work
High level English language skills enhance your employment opportunities.
Many of the world’s top employers accept the exam, including Accenture Bayer, Dell and Ernst & Young.
Use The Exam For Visa Applications
As well as using your certificate for university applications worldwide, you can also it for your visa application to Australia. The exam is also accepted for student visas in Ireland.
What Level Is The Exam?
The exam focuses on Level C1 (IELTS band score 6.5 to 8.0) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – the level required for academic and professional success.
What’s In The Exam?
Supported by the largest research programme of its kind, the exam is designed to be fair to users of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds.
It covers all four language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) and knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
| Paper Details | Skills Assessed |
|---|---|
| Reading and Use of English : hour and 30 minutes |
Shows that you understand texts from publications such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspaper and magazines. |
| Writing : 1 hour 30 minutes |
Shows that you can produce two different pieces of writing, including an essay. |
| Listening : 40 minutes |
Shows that you can follow and understand a range of spoken materials. |
| Speaking : 15 minutes |
Shows that you can communicate in a real life context. You take the test face-to-face with one or two candidates. |
Your overall performance is calculated by averaging the scores you achieve in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking and Use Of English. The weighting of each of the four skills and Use of English is equal.
Sample Certificate
