International exams
C1 Advanced
This exam proves the high level of English necessary for university or professional life
For adults
Level:
C1
Parts:
4
Duration:
240
minutes
Description
The C1 Advanced exam certificate proves that you have all the language skills you need to study, work and live in English-speaking countries.
Why to take?
- the certificate is accepted by more than 9,000 educational institutions, organizations and governments
- opens doors to work, study and international travel
- the certificate is valid for lifetime
What it will give?
✓ you will be able to participate in educational courses
✓ you will be able to communicate effectively at a formal level
✓ you will be able to confidently participate in work meetings or academic seminars
✓ you will be able to express yourself without obstacles
Structure
The C1 Advanced exam consists of 4 English language skills test papers:
Reading
90
minutes
Writing
90
minutes
Listening
40
minutes
Speaking
15
minutes
Results
When are the C1 Advanced exam results released?
The result Statement of Results is sent online, in the case of a paper exam within 6 weeks, and in the case of a computer exam within 5-10 days.
When will you receive your C1 Advanced certificate?
We receive your certificate after another 2 weeks after the publication of the results and inform you immediately.
The grading scale for the C1 Advanced exam
You will receive separate points from each test paper (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking), which will make your results for each part clearer. The average of these 4 marks will determine the final result.
The following scale applies to the C1 Advanced exam:
- 200-210 points | Grade: A | CEFR: C2
- 193-199 points | Grade: B | CEFR: C1
- 180-192 points | Grade: C | CEFR: C1
- 160-179 points | Level: B2 | CEFR: B2