C1 Advanced (CAE) – your high-stakes Cambridge English exam in Vienna
As an authorised Cambridge English exam centre in Vienna, The Cambridge Institute offers frequent C1 Advanced exam dates with fast results. This C1-level language certificate is widely recognised by universities, employers and authorities worldwide and is perfect for high-stakes applications in academia and the workplace. With easy online registration and friendly, personal support before, during and after your exam, test day becomes as smooth as possible.
C1 Advanced
A C1 Advanced (CAE) certificate is an in-depth, high-level qualification that shows you have the language skills that employers and universities are looking for. C1 Advanced certificate is proof of high-level achievement in learning English.
Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.
The C1 Advanced certificate shows that you can:
follow an academic course at university level
communicate effectively at a managerial and professional level
participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic tutorials and seminars
express yourself with a high level of fluency
Dates and Fees
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C1 Advanced is made up of four papers developed to test your English skills. The formats below are the same for both the paper-based and computer-based exams.
Reading & Use of English
Writing
Listening
Speaking
The C1 Advanced Reading and Use of English paper is in eight parts and has a mix of text types and questions. Tests your use of English with different types of exercise that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary. Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines.
1 hour 30 minutes
56 questions
3,000–3,500 words to read in total.
Check your answers (see PDF) as you do the test. Once the test has finished you will not be able to check them anymore!
In the two parts of the C1 Advanced Writing paper, you have to show that you can write different types of text in English. You create two different pieces of writing, such as essays, letters/emails, proposals, reports and reviews.
1 hour 30 minutes
Part 1: Write an essay (220–260 words)
Part 2: Write a letter/email, proposal, report or review (220–260 words)
There is no answer key for the Writing paper, but you should take a look at the Writing checklist.
The C1 Advanced Listening paper has four parts. For each part you have to listen to a recorded text or texts and answer some questions. You hear each recording twice. Tests your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations.
About 40 minutes
30 questions
Listening for specific information, stated opinion, feeling, attitude, opinion, purpose, function, agreement, course of action, gist, detail, etc.
Check your answers (see PDF) as you do the test. Once the test has finished you will not be able to check them anymore!
The C1 Advanced Speaking test has four parts and you take it together with another candidate. There are two examiners. One of the examiners conducts the test (asks you questions, gives you the paper with things to talk about, and so on). The other examiner listens to what you say and takes notes.
15 minutes per pair of candidates
One of the examiners talks to you and the other examiner listens
Two or three candidates, two examiners
Check out this example video to see what happens during a C1 Advanced Speaking test.
Please watch the tutorial to familiarise yourself with the functions of the platform and to be well prepared for the exam day.
Preparation needed?
Are you interested in a proper preparation for the exam? Simply give us a call or fill out the contact form to make a free appointment for a detailed consultation.
You can do a full course to increase your language level or just a few hours to prepare for the exam. Together we will find out your right level and can start planning your course immediately!
Here you can book your Cambridge English exam in Vienna. Please note that you will need a valid ID document to complete your booking. You will get all payment details to pay the exam fee (via bank transfer) at the end of this booking process.
You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and use of English, giving you a clear understanding of your performance.
The weighting of all four skills and the use of English is the same (20%). These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam.
Depending on which university, college or organisation you are applying to, you may be asked to achieve a specific score or grade, either overall or for a particular skill. For C1 Advanced, the following scores will be used to report results:
Cambridge English Scale Score
Grade/CEFR
CEFR level
200–210
Grade A
C2
193–199
Grade B
C1
180–192
Grade C
C1
160–179
Grade D (Level B2)
B2
The exam is targeted at Level C1 of the CEFR. The examination also provides reliable assessment at the level above C1 (Level C2) and the level below (Level B2).
Scores between 142 and 159 are also reported for C1 Advanced. You will not receive a certificate, but your Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on your Statement of Results.
Results and Certificates
Your results will be available online within 5-10 working days for digital exams and approximately 4-6 weeks after paper-based exams. About 2-3 weeks later, your certificate will be sent from Cambridge/UK to Vienna – you will be automatically informed once your certificate has arrived and is ready to be picked up at the Institute.
To access your results, you have to register using the ID Number and Secret Number provided on your Confirmation of Entry. After that you can login and check as well as share your results. Online Results Service for Candidates
Standardised Exams
Cambridge exams are designed to ensure standardised test conditions for people of all linguistic backgrounds and nationalities and are supported by a dedicated global research programme.
The exam covers all four language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) and knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
Worldwide Recognition
Cambridge English certificates are recognised by Universities and leading employers globally. For example: Deloitte. Ernst and Young, Marks and Spencer, HSBC, Juilliard and Freie Universität Berlin.
More than 9,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English.
