Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

Here's a summary of CAE exam, I hope you'd find it useful.

Who is it for? If you can communicate with confidence in English for work or study purposes, this is the exam for you. CAE is taken by more than 60,000 people each year in more than 60 countries.

What is the CAE test like? The test has five sections:

1.     Reading - 75 minutes

2.     Writing - 2 or 3 tasks , 120 minutes

3.     Use of English- 5 tasks with 50 questions - 60 minutes                                   

4.     Listening - 40 minutes, 30 questions

5.     Speaking - interview, normally with another candidate, 15 minutes

Difficulty level: C1 

Score:
A, B, C (pass), D, E or U (fail)

The Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening & Speaking sections each count for 20% of the marks.

You will receive a Statement of Results. If your performance ranges between CEFR Levels B2 and C2, you will also receive a certificate.

Pass grades: 
Grade A (C2), Grade B (C1), Grade C (C1)

If you do not pass, but still do reasonably well you are issued a B2 certificate.