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Frequently asked questions about the Certificate
in Advanced English
I've decided to take
the CAE. How do I enrol for the exam?
In order
to take the exam you will need to enrol at one of the 1,000 examination centres
that Cambridge ESOL
has throughout the world. (Clicking will let you search the Cambridge ESOL web
site to find your nearest one.)
How many
components are there?
There are five separate
papers: Reading, Writing,
English in Use (grammar and vocabulary), Listening
and Speaking. Click on each one to get a summary of
what you have to do in each paper.
What's
the best way of preparing for the exam?
That
depends on you, how much money you want to spend and how you like to learn! You
may decide to take a CAE course in a language school; you may decide to study
on your own with CAE books and software; or you may decide to combine both of
these ways. The Flo-Joe site will be a great addition to any of the options that
you choose.
N.B. In December 1999 the CAE exam was changed slightly. Make
sure that any books or other materials you use are fully up-to-date with the new
specifications.
How is the exam graded?
How many marks
do I need to pass, and do I need to pass each paper in order to pass the exam?
Each paper is worth a maximum of 40 marks. The total
number of marks available is therefore 200 and you will need to achieve around
60% overall in order to get a grade C. (Individual papers are not marked on a
pass/fail basis.)
Does the CAE satisfy the
requirements for university entrance in the UK?
All
UK universities, in addition to their specific course requirements, will ask you
for evidence of competence in English. Many universities accept CAE as this evidence,
although some may ask for a B or even an A grade. For more information on recognition
of CAE in UK universities go to Cambridge ESOL website.
http://www.cambridgeesol.org/recognition/index.php
Adapted from 'FCE Handbook', which is available
from Cambridge ESOL (Clicking here
will take you to their site.)
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