Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Welcome to the CAE Home page, where you can find all the information and help you need to start preparing for CAE from December 2008.
ABOUT CAE FROM DECEMBER 2008
CAE recognises that you have the ability to communicate with confidence in English and deal with most aspects of everyday life. It is the right exam for you if you want to develop your English to an advanced level, whether for work or study purposes. CAE is at Level C1 of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
What is Level C1?
This means that when you pass CAE, you are able to use English effectively in social and professional situations and in higher education.
What's in CAE from December 2008?
The table below shows you the different parts of CAE. You can also view the CAE papers in more detail.
| Paper | Content | Time | Marks (% of total) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Reading |
4 parts/34 questions | 1 hour 15 minutes | 20% |
 Writing |
2 parts | 1 hour 30 minutes | 20% |
 Use of English |
5 parts/50 questions | 1 hour | 20% |
 Listening |
4 parts/30 questions | about 40 minutes | 20% |
 Speaking |
4 parts | 15 minutes per pair of candidates | 20% |
SUPPORT FOR CAE
Now you can prepare for CAE with Cambridge ESOL Online Practice Tests.
These are very similar to the real test, or you can choose to have more help to answer the questions.
Buy an Online Practice Test here
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Start revising now with Top Tips for CAE, the exciting new revision guide for candidates taking CAE. Contact your local centre for information on how to buy in your country or visit the Cambridge ESOL Publication eShop.
To help you get started, Cambridge ESOL have some FREE material which you can download for CAE.
Top Tips for CAE sample pages
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CAE Information for Candidates (English) from Dec. 2008 (964 Kb)
Understanding your Statement of Results (154 Kb)
Summary Regulations for Candidates (44 Kb)
Sample Papers
CAE sample papers 
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT CAE
Phan Hoang Hoa,Vietnam
I am working in an international environment which requires me to continuously improve my English. … After the exam I got the motivation to study more English and then decided to enroll in an MBA conducted in English. The certificate helped me to complete my enrollment procedures as a proof of my English level.
