CAE is a high quality, international English language qualification that candidates can use for college or university admissions and student applications.
Educational institutions worldwide accept the CAE test, including universities and colleges in Australia, the UK, New Zealand, Canada and the US. It is also trusted and accepted globally for work, study and immigration purposes by over 4,000 organizations as proof of high-level English language skills.
Preparing for the exam helps candidates develop the language skills needed for success in study and work. CAE covers all four language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) and knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. The exam is available up to 37 times a year with test dates available at least once every month. CAE is available as both a paper-based and computer-based format and the certificate never expires.
The CAE Exam Format changed from January 2015. The new exam format is made up of four papers developed to test your English language skills. You can see exactly what is in each paper below.
The Speaking test is taken face-to-face, with two candidates and two examiners. This creates a more realistic and reliable measure of your ability to use English to communicate.
CAE Exam Format:
The CAE test takes approximately 3 hours 55 minutes to complete and tests skills in Reading & Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
|
Paper |
Content |
Marks |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading and Use of English (1 hour 30 minutes) |
8 parts/56 questions |
40% |
Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. Tests your use of English with different types of exercise that show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary. |
|
Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) |
2 parts |
20% |
You create two different pieces of writing, such as essays, letters/emails, proposals, reports and reviews. |
|
Listening (about 40 minutes) |
4 parts/30 questions |
20% |
Tests your ability to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as interviews, radio broadcasts, presentations, talks and everyday conversations. |
|
Speaking (15 minutes per pair of candidates) |
4 parts |
20% |
Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the Speaking test with another candidate. |
The Certificate of Advanced English can be taken as a standard test (pencil and paper) or a computer-based test.
CAE AT ULCI
• Classroom instructions using lively presentations
• Intensive guidance on all sections
• Online interactive lessons with audio files and transcripts
• Mock test on alternate Sundays in a real test environment, using the actual test format and timings
• Ample study materials and practice tests on ULCI's Online Resource Center
• Library and Digital Multimedia Lab
• Online guidance to students' queries
• New classes start every Monday
PRESENTATIONS
The CAE students are provided with live video presentations of national and international programmes related to the CAE sub-test modules: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
ONLINE SELF-ACCESS RESOURCE CENTER
The CAE Online Self-Access Resource Centre contains the latest materials for all modules in paper format as well as on computers from the in-house Online Resource Center. Students have access to all the materials for the four different modules Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. The Self-Access lab helps students become familiar with the variety of question types that appear on the actual test.
• Easy to use
• Digital program sources
• The Resource Centre contains a large number of course books, audio files and videos
• Complete practice exercises for all of the test sections
• Special features to help in Listening and Speaking sections
• Activity-based approach
• Outstanding sound quality
• Individual cubicle for privacy
LIBRARY
ULCI Library offers students materials designed to help improve their language skills in speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The library contains the collection of test preparation sample tests and a wide range of course materials related to all the courses taught at ULCI that meet the study needs of students. Students may borrow books related to their registered courses.
SUNDAY TESTS
Full tests for the Listening, Reading and Writing modules are conducted on alternate Sundays. In these practice tests, students are provided with individual headphones with volume controls. These tests are like the real tests, the results of which are displayed on the ULCI notice board.
ULCI CLASS TIMING & COURSE FEE
Summer 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Winter 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Course Fee- Rs. 12,000/-