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CAE · Advanced Certificate in English

Cambridge English: Advanced is also called Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE).

This General English qualification shows that you have the level of English expected of a business professional or a university student.

Who is this exam for?

You should take the CAE if you want to show any company or university that you can communicate confidently in English in high-level professional and academic situations.

To take the exam you should be able to

  • Write complex reports and emails and take notes in meetings or lectures
  • Give presentations on complex ideas in English
  • Understand a variety of texts, from fiction to opinion columns

What is the exam format?

The CAE exam has five parts. You will take the Reading, Writing, Use of English and Listening exams on the same day. The Speaking exam may take place on another day. You will take the Speaking exam with two examiners and another candidate.

Score breakdown

  • Reading

    1 hour 30 minutes

    40%Score

  • Writing

    1 hour 30 minutes

    20%Score

  • Listening

    40 minutes

    20%Score

  • Speaking

    15 minutes per pair

    20%Score

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