C1 Advanced

C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), is one of our Cambridge English Qualifications. It is the in-depth, high-level qualification that shows you have the language skills that employers and universities are looking for.

A C1 Advanced qualification shows that you can:

follow an academic course at university level
communicate effectively at a managerial and professional level
participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic tutorials and seminars
express yourself with a high level of fluency

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Key facts

Scale score	180 – 199
Test format	computer or paperbased
Exam length	approx. 4 hours
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C1 Advanced – explained

Reasons to choose C1 Advanced

More than 9,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English.

Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B2 First and C2 Proficiency.

Exam Format – Overview

Paper	Content	Purpose
Reading and Use of English (1 hour 30 minutes)	8 parts / 56 questions	Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. Tests your use of English with different types of exercise that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary.
Writing (1 hour 30minutes)	2 parts	You create two different pieces of writing, such as essays, letters/emails, proposals, reports and reviews.
Listening (about 40 minutes)	4 parts / 30 questions	Tests your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations.
Speaking (15 minutes per pair of candidates)	4 parts	Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face–to–face situations. You will take the Speaking test with another candidate.