CAE

Full Name
Certificate of Advanced English

Examination Board
Cambridge

Purpose    
CAE is a general test of English ability.  It is well known by employers especially in Western Europe.  It is accepted by some British universities as proof of English level for entry onto an undergraduate course.

Price
£93 approx

Level of English
Pre Advanced or Advanced (Excel English Levels 5 & 6). 

Frequency
2 times - June & December

Enrolment time
12 weeks.  Less than 12 weeks a late booking fee may be charged

Preparation time
Minimum 12 weeks recommended unless preparation has been started in your own country.

Type of exam
Paper based. Interview (in pairs) & Listening sections

What is tested
Reading, Writing, Use of English, Speaking, Listening

Results
Pass Grades given from A to C.  C = average pass; B = good pass; A = excellent pass.

Time to get results
3 months from date of examination