Certificate in Advanced English
The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is the advanced general English examination provided by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in England.
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[edit] Overview
The examination comprises five parts:[1]
- Reading (1 hour and 15 minutes)
- Writing (1 hour and 30 minutes)
- Use of English (1 hour)
- Listening (40 minutes)
- Speaking (15 minutes)
Each component carries 20% of the total marks. There are three pass grades (A, B and C) and certificates are awarded to candidates who achieve these grades. Candidates who achieve a grade D or E are judged not to have reached the required standard for CAE.
In the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CAE is ranked at C1 and C2 levels.[2] Candidates who have obtained an A grade are awarded a C2 certificate, those obtaining grade B or C, are awarded a certificate at C1. Like all the other Cambridge exams, once the exam is passed the qualification never expires. CAE is considered to be very valuable, and is a required qualification for international students applying to many British universities.
[edit] Grading scale
As of March 2010, the following grading scale applies:[3]
| Passing Grades |
| Grade A: 80% and above |
| Grade B: 75% to 79% |
| Grade C: 60% to 74% |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ FCECAE Review, Cambridge ESOL.
- ^ CAE: Your results, Cambridge ESOL.
- ^ CAE HB Introduction, Cambridge ESOL.
