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Demonstrate high-level English proficiency for academic and professional success worldwide
C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), is a high-level qualification that demonstrates you have the language skills employers and universities are looking for.
More than 9,000 educational institutions, businesses, and government departments worldwide accept C1 Advanced as proof of advanced English proficiency.
Required or accepted by thousands of institutions globally
Demonstrates high-level English for professional environments
Accepted by governments worldwide for immigration purposes
Essential for participation in international academic programs
Proves you can participate effectively in management-level meetings
C1 Advanced is ideal if you:
Understanding the C1 Advanced structure
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Parts: 8 parts / 56 questions
Content:
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Parts: 2 parts
Content:
Duration: About 40 minutes
Parts: 4 parts / 30 questions
Content:
Duration: 15 minutes
Format: Face-to-face with 2 candidates and 2 examiners
Parts:
Take your exam on a computer with faster results (typically 2 weeks).
Traditional format with paper and pencil, results in about 4 weeks.
Same difficulty, same recognition, same certificate.
C1 Advanced uses the Cambridge English Scale, which shows your exact level of achievement. Scores are reported for each skill and overall.
| Grade | Score | CEFR Level | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A | 200-210 | C2 | Pass at Grade A |
| Grade B | 193-199 | C1 | Pass at Grade B |
| Grade C | 180-192 | C1 | Pass at Grade C |
| Level B2 | 160-179 | B2 | Not passed (B2 certificate issued) |
Exceptional performance at C1 level. You've demonstrated C2 level ability and your certificate will show you achieved C2.
Good performance at C1 level. You've clearly achieved the skills required for C1 Advanced.
You've passed and achieved C1 level. Your certificate confirms your C1 proficiency.
You demonstrated B2 level ability but didn't reach C1. You'll receive a certificate showing B2 achievement.
Tips and resources to help you succeed
Access comprehensive preparation materials directly from Cambridge University Press and Assessment:
Complete preparation resources, guidance, and official materials for the exam.
Practice with official sample papers for each section of the exam:
Comprehensive online exam preparation and practice tests:
Online platform offering practice tests, study materials, and exam preparation resources for Cambridge English qualifications.
Use official Cambridge preparation materials:
Free and paid online tools:
Recommended preparation timeline:
Read newspapers, academic articles, and complex texts to build vocabulary
Practice essays, reports, and reviews on various topics
Watch documentaries, lectures, and podcasts in English
Join discussion groups and practice expressing complex ideas
Focus on word partnerships and natural expressions
Practice completing tasks within the exam time limits
Accepted by thousands of institutions including:
Recognized by organizations globally:
Accepted for visa applications:
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