C1 Advanced, formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE), the English language certification so sought-after by employers and universities.
Exam format
C1 Advanced provides an in-depth assessment of your command of English.
The new version of the exam was updated in 2015. It consists of 4 tests designed to prove your level of English C1 on the CEFR. The content of each test is detailed below:
The oral expression test takes place face-to-face, with 2 candidates and 2 examiners. This enables us to accurately assess your ability to communicate orally in English.
Overview of exam format :
| Tests | Contents | Objective |
|---|---|---|
|
Reading comprehension and Use of English (1h30) |
8 parts/56 questions |
Be able to easily understand different types of texts such as newspapers or magazines. Use of English assesses your command of grammar and vocabulary. This test will be graded twice, once for reading comprehension and once for Use of English. |
|
Written expression (1h30) |
2 parts | Be able to produce two written expressions, such as letters/emails, reports or notices. |
|
Listening comprehension (approx. 40 minutes) |
4 parts/30 questions |
Be able to follow and understand different recordings, such as interviews, radio recordings, presentations, speeches or everyday discussions. |
|
Oral expression (15 minutes per pair of candidates) |
4 parts | Evaluates your ability to communicate in face-to-face situations. You will take the speaking test with one or two other candidates. |
The scores given for each skill and the overall score are aligned with the Cambridge English Scale.
The first reading comprehension and Use of English test is marked with 2 scores: one for the reading comprehension section and one for the Use of English section. The score for reading comprehension is the result of parts 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8, and the score for Use of English is the result of parts 2, 3 and 4.
Your overall performance will be calculated by averaging your scores in reading, listening, writing, speaking and Use of English. The coefficients for each of the four skills and Use of English are equal.
The exam is available on paper and on computer.
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