C1 Advanced (CAE)

Thousands of educational institutions, businesses and governmental departments around the world accept Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) as proof of high-level English language skills. This is a level C1 exam.

  • Certificate is valid for life
  • Internationally recognised
  • Accepted by many universities as proof of English skills for admittance requirements (check with your university for specific requirements and acceptance)
  • Further information and sample tests: download here

Fees

  • Paper-based €265
  • Computer-based €270
  • Discount price for schools €235

The written and speaking exams usually take place on the same day. If the number of registrations is very high, the speaking examination will be held on one of the days within the specified time frame.

Students who are interested in taking a Cambridge English exam should contact the representative in their school for more information. (secondary- and high schools; state and private)

Late entries can be accepted under certain circumstances, in which case an additional fee of €60 will be charged.

Schedule

  • Written exam: 22 Nov 2025 Speaking exam: on 22 Nov 2025
    Result from the: 01 Dec 2025
    Certificate from the: 11 Dec 2025
    Closing date: 09 Nov 2025
  • Written exam: 06 Dec 2025 Speaking exam: 28 Nov 2025–07 Dec 2025
    Result from the: 12 Jan 2026
    Certificate from the: 29 Jan 2026
    Closing date: 26 Oct 2025
  • Written exam: 13 Dec 2025 Speaking exam: on 13 Dec 2025
    Result from the: 22 Dec 2025
    Certificate from the: 05 Jan 2026
    Closing date: 30 Nov 2025
  • Written exam: 21 Feb 2026 Speaking exam: on 21 Feb 2026
    Result from the: 02 Mar 2026
    Certificate from the: 12 Mar 2026
    Closing date: 08 Feb 2026
  • Written exam: 14 Mar 2026 Speaking exam: 06 Mar 2026–15 Mar 2026
    Result from the: 14 Apr 2026
    Certificate from the: 01 May 2026
    Closing date: 26 Jan 2026
  • Written exam: 21 Mar 2026 Speaking exam: on 21 Mar 2026
    Result from the: 30 Mar 2026
    Certificate from the: 10 Apr 2026
    Closing date: 08 Mar 2026
  • Written exam: 11 Apr 2026 Speaking exam: on 11 Apr 2026
    Result from the: 20 Apr 2026
    Certificate from the: 30 Apr 2026
    Closing date: 29 Mar 2026
  • Written exam: 09 May 2026 Speaking exam: 01 May 2026–10 May 2026
    Result from the: 08 Jun 2026
    Certificate from the: 25 Jun 2026
    Closing date: 19 Mar 2026
  • Written exam: 13 Jun 2026 Speaking exam: on 13 Jun 2026
    Result from the: 22 Jun 2026
    Certificate from the: 02 Jul 2026
    Closing date: 31 May 2026
  • Written exam: 20 Jun 2026 Speaking exam: 12 Jun 2026–21 Jun 2026
    Result from the: 17 Jul 2026
    Certificate from the: 05 Aug 2026
    Closing date: 03 May 2026
  • Written exam: 04 Jul 2026 Speaking exam: 26 Jun 2026–05 Jul 2026
    Result from the: 31 Jul 2026
    Certificate from the: 19 Aug 2026
    Closing date: 17 May 2026
  • Written exam: 18 Jul 2026 Speaking exam: on 18 Jul 2026
    Result from the: 27 Jul 2026
    Certificate from the: 06 Aug 2026
    Closing date: 05 Jul 2026
  • Written exam: 29 Aug 2026 Speaking exam: on 29 Aug 2026
    Result from the: 07 Sep 2026
    Certificate from the: 17 Sep 2026
    Closing date: 16 Aug 2026
  • Written exam: 19 Sep 2026 Speaking exam: on 19 Sep 2026
    Result from the: 28 Sep 2026
    Certificate from the: 08 Oct 2026
    Closing date: 06 Sep 2026
  • Written exam: 17 Oct 2026 Speaking exam: 09 Okt 2026–18 Okt 2026
    Result from the: 13 Nov 2026
    Certificate from the: 02 Dec 2026
    Closing date: 03 Sep 2026
  • Written exam: 21 Nov 2026 Speaking exam: on 21 Nov 2026
    Result from the: 30 Nov 2026
    Certificate from the: 10 Dec 2026
    Closing date: 08 Nov 2026
  • Written exam: 05 Dec 2026 Speaking exam: on 05 Dec 2026
    Result from the: 14 Dec 2026
    Certificate from the: 24 Dec 2026
    Closing date: 22 Nov 2026
  • Written exam: 12 Dec 2026 Speaking exam: 04 Dec 2026–13 Dec 2026
    Result from the: 18 Jan 2027
    Certificate from the: 04 Feb 2027
    Closing date: 29 Oct 2026
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