Language or certificationInternational
Cambridge C1 Advanced
A permanent English certificate at C1 level, often required for degrees taught in English and valued by employers.
- Who sits it
- Students and young professionals proving a high level of English.
- When it happens
- Any time; the certificate does not expire.
- Preparation time
- 3 to 9 months of classes at B2/C1 level.
- How often
- Several sittings a year.
- Cost
- Around 200–230 EUR.
What the exam is like
Reading and use of English, writing, listening and a paired speaking test.
Stage by stage
1
Book a session at an authorised centre
2
Sit the written papers
3
Sit the paired speaking test
4
Receive the certificate
How the mark is used
Grades A to C at C1; a very high score certifies C2 instead.
Careers that need it
No careers are linked to this exam yet.