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Given the wide difference between the First Certificate in English and the Certificate of Proficiency in English, CAE helps you make the transition towards the highest level.

DATES AND FEES FOR 2012

Fees for 2012: EUR 175,00

*Due to regulations, it is not possible to change the date once enrolments are made.

HOW TO ENROL
Enrolments can only be accepted if payment is made by the enrolment deadline. You can enrol:

1. By post
   Download the enrolment form (pdf, 162k), follow the simple instructions and return it to your nearest centre, together with a photocopy of your ID card and a cheque made payable to 'British Council' for the examination fee.
2. In person
   At any British Council office (please check opening hours). You will need to complete the examination enrolment form and bring with you your ID card. Payment can be made by Multibanco, cheque or cash.

CONTENTS

			Reading (75 minutes)
			Writing (90 minutes)
			English in Use (60 minutes)
			Listening (40-minutes approx.)
			Speaking (15 minutes)

MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Cambridge ESOL site.

MARKING AND ISSUE OF RESULTS

All completed exam papers are returned to Cambridge for marking. The examiners are English-teaching specialists with relevant experience at the appropriate level. Examiners are trained, their work is continuously monitored and checked by highly experienced senior examiners as they work.

There are five possible grades for CAE: A, B and C are 'pass' grades; D and E are 'fail' grades. The grade is based on your total score in all the papers. Eight weeks after the exam, you will receive a Statement of Results giving the overall grade and including a graphical display of your performance in each component. These are shown against the scale Exceptional - Good - Borderline - Weak.

Certificates are issued if you are successful approximately four months after the exam.