C1 Advanced
English language examination provided by Cambridge Assessment English
C1 Advanced, previously known as Cambridge English: Advanced and the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), is an English language examination provided by Cambridge Assessment English (previously known as Cambridge English Language Assessment and the University of Cambridge ESOL examination).
C1 Advanced looks to prove high-level achievement in English and is designed for learners preparing for university or professional life. It focuses on Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
C1 Advanced is one of the examinations in Cambridge English Qualifications. Each Cambridge English Qualification targets a particular level of the CEFR.
History
C1 Advanced was developed in response to feedback from language centres that there was a too great gap between the qualifications now known as B2 First and C2 Proficiency.
C1 Advanced was designed to allow learners to gain certification for advanced levels of English suitable for use in academic and professional life. It was developed using a socio-cognitive approach – that is, it encourages language skills for use in real-life situations.
Following the launch of the exam, the qualification has been continuously updated to reflect changes in language teaching and assessment. The most recent updates took place in 2015. The main differences are: the overall exam is now 45 minutes shorter; there are four exam papers instead of five; the Reading and Use of English papers have been combined into a single paper, and there are some new testing focuses and task types.
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