Like our innovative Smart Learning® method, the CAE English test is designed according to the levels established by the CEFR. Some additional benefits of the test include the fact that it only takes a few minutes to complete, you can do it online, and, as if that weren’t enough, it’s free.
Can you take the CAE exam online?
Cambridge English qualifications must be taken under supervised exam conditions at an authorised exam centre. They cannot be taken online.
Is CAE harder than IELTS?
The IELTS exams are easier than the CAE exam. There are differences between the CAE writing exam and the IELTS writing exams.
Is CAE computer based?
C1 Advanced (CAE)
Register for a Cambridge English computer based exam through our Online Registration System.
Is it difficult to pass CAE?
This exam is the second on the language proficiency scale, after the C2 Proficiency (CPE), so you’ll need to be very confident in your abilities and knowledge when you take it. This test is one of the most requested and is highly demanding, but you don’t have to worry.
Is CAE C1 difficult?
The exam is exhausting, difficult and really tests your English level. If you are not a true C1 level English student with the right strategies, you won’t pass. For this reason, don’t take the test if you are not sure about your level or if your teacher advises against it.
Is CAE valid for life?
How Long Are the Certifications Valid? Unlike the TOEFL and IELTS exams which are only valid for 2 years, the Cambridge exams (FCE & CAE) are valid FOR LIFE! Never take another English exam again!
How many people fail CAE?
The number of people who pass or fail the CAE exam varies from country to country but based on global statistics only less than 5% fail the exam completely. 20% of the candidates get a B2 grade.
What is the minimum to pass CAE?
Valid scores on the CAE Exam range from 160 to 210. A score of 180 or above is considered a “pass” and students with that score will receive the Cambridge C1 Advanced certificate, which corresponds to a level C1 in English on the CEFR.
How long does it take to prepare for CAE?
How many hours do I need to prepare for my exam? It takes approximately 200 guided learning hours for a language learner to progress from one level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to the next.
Is CAE accepted by universities?
The exam is also accepted by institutions in Australia and other countries around the world – 99% of the top 100 universities in the world accept CAE certificate for higher education. Most universities abroad that accept the CAE exam ask for a Grade B or C from their international applicants.
What is CAE equivalent to?
IELTS
A pass grade in CAE would be the equivalent of about 7.0 in IELTS.
Is CAE accepted for US universities?
Our qualifications are now accepted by major public universities and colleges around the country from Hawaii to New York, Texas to Minnesota including: Georgia Tech. Indiana University. Rutgers University.
Is CAE certificate worth it?
In the Speaking Exam it’s just a matter of nerves as it is really a challenge to speak spontaneously to unknown Invigilators knowing that every word you say will be marked. But the Exam is worth it as it has a lot of value for admission in Universities of UK and Australia.
How much does CAE exam cost?
A fee of $500 for ASAE members and $750 for nonmembers must be submitted with your application.
How many mistakes can you make on CAE exam?
How many mistakes can I make on the Cambridge Advanced (C1) Exam in order to get at least 200 points(to equivalate to the C2 level)? Not many. The top of the scale of the CAE is 210, one error is either 1 or 2 (depending on the section) points you don’t get.
What happens if you don’t pass CAE?
Even if you fail to successfully complete C1 Advanced (CAE), you can still get a B2 level certificate that corresponds to the B2 First (FCE) exam. “Certificate of Professional English Language” is an exam for those who speak English at a very high level.
Is Cambridge C1 fluent?
A C1 Advanced qualification shows that you can:
express yourself with a high level of fluency.
Can you get C2 with CAE?
Yes. The exam is targeted at Level C1 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above C1 (Level C2) and the level below (Level B2). Meaning that the exam itself was engineered to measure between the ranges of 160 and 210.
Do UK universities accept CAE?
Almost all UK universities accept C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency as proof of English language ability.
Is CAE harder than CPE?
Is there a really big gap in terms of difficulty between CAE and CPE? Yes, there is. In a typical CPE coursebook you won’t get lots of grammar – you’re expected to know that by now.