CAE is an exam for advanced users of English. This exam is aimed at people who can use written and spoken English for most professional and social purposes. It is widely recognised for work or study purposes.
CAE is the second highest level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level C1 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework.
Can you…
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use English in an effective way for business or study purposes? |
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use English confidently and flexibly? |
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produce well-structured, clear pieces of writing on complex issues? |
If this describes your skills now, or describes the level of skills you are working towards, then CAE is the right exam for you.
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Reading (75 minutes)
This paper tests your ability to understand fiction and non-fiction texts, articles from newspaper and journals. You are expected to understand the text structure and detail and grasp an opinion or standpoint. |
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Writing (90 minutes)
This paper tests your ability to compose two different pieces of writing in the form of a letter, article, review or report covering a range of topics. |
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Use of English (60 minutes)
Your use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary. |
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Listening (45 minutes)
You need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including lectures, radio broadcasts, speeches and talks. |
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Speaking (15 minutes)
You will take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three, and you will be tested on your ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidate and by yourself. |
Each component of the exam carries 20% of the total marks. There are three Pass grades, A, B and C – candidates reaching these grades are awarded a certificate. Candidates achieving grades D or E do not receive a certificate.
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