C1 Advanced (CAE)
Are you really good at English? How about getting an internationally recognised certificate as a proof? CAE is a high level C1 exam and is valid for life.
CAE exam dates at IH Bratislava 2020
Exam duration: approx 3 hours, 40 min.Written part is usually on Saturday.
| Level CEFR |
Exam date/ written part |
Registration closing |
Fee | Exam date/ oral part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 Advanced | 11.01.2020 | 01.12.2019 | 195 EUR | 03/01/2020 - 12/01/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 08.02.2020 | 20.12.2019 | 195 EUR | 31/01/2020 - 09/02/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 26.02.2020/ Wednesday | 21.01.2020 | 195 EUR | 21/02/2020 - 01/03/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 14.03.2020 | 05.02.2020 | 195 EUR | 06/03/2020 - 15/03/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 21.03.2020 | 12.02.2020 | 195 EUR | 13/03/2020 - 22/03/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 18.04.2020 | 11.03.2020 | 195 EUR | 10/04/2020 - 19/04/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 16.5.2020 | 07.04.2020 | 195 EUR | 08/05/2020 - 17/05/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 30.5.2020 | 21.04.2020 | 195 EUR | 23/05/2020 - 31/05/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 10.6.2020/ Wednesday | 04.05.2020 | 195 EUR | 05/06/2020 - 14/06/2020 |
| C1 Advanced | 20.6.2020 | 12.05.2020 | 195 EUR | 12/06/2020 - 21/06/2020 |
Online registration form
We can run the testing by four test takers.
Exam process
General binding conditions for registration (PDF 109kb)
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add Why choose C1 Advanced (CAE)?
- Successful completion of C1 Advanced (CAE) exam at level C1 indicates that you are ready to follow an academic course or study at university in English.
- You are able to communicate effectively and professionally at a managerial level.
- It opens new opportunities in travelling, at work and study all over the world as well as in Slovakia, where many employers recognise it.
- Successful candidates get an internationally recognised certificate (Cambridge English: Advanced Certificate), which is valid for life.
add Exam contents and format
| Part | Time | Parts / questions |
Contents, word count | Overall score percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and Use of English | 1 hour 30 minutes |
8 parts/ 56 questions |
Dealing with different text genres such as fiction, newspapers, and magazines. This part tests your grammar and vocabulary in various tasks. |
40 % |
| Writing | 1 hour 30 minutes |
2 parts | Two different pieces of writing such as letters, reports, reviews, proposals and essays. |
20 % |
| Listening | approx. 40 minutes | 4 parts/ 30 questions |
Understanding of different recordings such as interviews, radio news, presentations or everyday communication. |
20 % |
| Speaking | 15 min. | 4 parts | This part tests your ability of effective communication face to face. You will complete this part together with one or two other candidates. |
20 % |
add Evaluation and certificate
Successful candidates are graded by one of the following grades– “A”, “B” or “C”.
| Score | Grade | CEFR Level |
|---|---|---|
| 200–210 | Grade A | C2 |
| 193–199 | Grade B | C1 |
| 180–192 | Grade C | C1 |
| 160–179 | Level B2 | B2 |
If a candidate is graded “A”, they have shown exceptional skills at a level higher than required for the C1 level, therefore they will be awarded a certificate with a higher level – C2.
If a candidate is graded “B” or “C”, they will get a certificate indicating they have successfully reached the level C1.
Candidates who don’t manage to reach the level C1, but pass the exam at a B2 level, will also get a certificate indicating this level.
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If you have any further questions contact us at:
email: exams@ihbratislava.sk, tel: 02/52962675