Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Difficulty level: C1 / Alte 4 / advanced
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:
- Reading – 75 minutes
- Writing – 2 or 3 tasks , 120 minutes
- English in Use – 6 tasks with 80 questions – 90 minutes
- Listening – 45 minutes
Speaking – interview, normally with another candidate, 15 minutes
Score
A, B, C (pass), D, E or U (fail)
FCE A grade pass is accepted for entry to some universities
Level
Advanced.
Where do I take the test?
At a test centre.
When can I take the test?
Arrange with your closest test centre. The test can only be taken three times a year, in March, June and December.
How much does it cost to take CAE?
Fees are set by test centres. Expect to pay around €150 euros.
