At English Academy Plovdiv you can prepare for the following exam sessions in 2021:
| Dates for Writing, Listening, Reading and Use of English |
Dates for Speaking within the period: |
Deadline for regisration: |
|
13 March 2021 |
5-14 March |
4 February 2021 |
|
17 April 2021 |
9-18 April |
9 March 2021 |
| 8 May 2021 |
30 April - 9 May |
1 April 2021 |
| 29 May 2021 |
21-30 May |
20 April 2021 |
| 10 July 2021 |
2-11 July |
2 June 2021 |
| 30 July 2021 |
23 July - 1 August |
24 June 2021 |
| 11 September 2021 |
3-12 September |
4 August 2021 |
| 16 October 2021 |
8-17 October |
9 September 2021 |
| 4 December 2021 |
26 November -5 December |
27 October 2021 |
For alternative dates please check the British Council website
English Academy provides CAE preparation courses. Please check CAE preparation course for more information.
You can register for the CAE exam at English Academy. Please bring with you your ID card/passport and a proof of a bank transfer. If you are unable to come you can send a person with your notarised written agreement and with a copy of your ID card/passport to register you.
The fee for the test for 2021 is 407 BGN. Fees must be paid by bank transfer to British Council bank account:
CITIBANK, 2 Maria Luiza Blvd, Sofia.
IBAN Leva account: BG77 CITI 9250 1051 0015 01
CAE is taken by more than 60,000 people each year in more than 60 countries. The examinations are based on realistic tasks, and indicate the ability to use the language in practical situations. Success at this level indicates the ability to use English effectively and perform confidently in social and professional situations, and in higher education.
It is a valuable qualification for anyone who wants to work or study abroad or to develop a career which requires language skills, including business, medicine, engineering and many other professions. It is also useful preparation for anyone who is working towards the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
Successful candidates are able to participate in meetings and discussions, expressing opinions clearly and are able to understand and produce texts of various types, including business letters and reports.They will also be aware of the different styles of English appropriate to different situations.
Almost all universities in the United Kingdom and a growing number in the USA recognise CAE, as do many employers throughout the world. You can search the recognition database for up-to-date lists of organisations which officially accept Cambridge English exams here.
The Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is an advanced exam, set at Level C1 of the Common European Framework. CAE recognises the ability to communicate with confidence in English.
If you are not sure which exam is right for you, you can test your English at English Academy during one of our registration periods. Our test will give you an idea of your English level and tell you which Cambridge ESOL exam might be the most appropriate for you.
The Cambridge exams cover the four language skills - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. They include a range of tasks which assess your ability to use English. The Cambridge exams assess your ability to communicate effectively and accurately in English in a wide range of situations for almost any purpose.
The CAE exam consists of four papers:
|
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 |
2 parts |
20% |
You create two different pieces of writing, such as essays, letters/emails, proposals, reports and reviews. |
|
Listening |
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 |
4 parts |
20% |
Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. You will take the Speaking test with one or two other candidates. |
Cambridge English: Advanced results will be reported on the new Cambridge English Scale. The results given on the Cambridge English Scale will give you a detailed understanding of your performance. You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and use of English. These scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam.
Results are issued approximately two months after the date of the written exams. Certificates are sent to successful candidates approximately one month after results are issued. All candidates who register at English Аcademy will receive their certificates from us. You can access your results through the Cambridge ESOL Results Online website. Results Online access details are provided by exam centres.
Your score is based on your total score in all five papers and is shown as a percentage between 0 and 100.
Your grade depends on the score you achieve:
|
Grade |
Score |
CEFR level |
|
A |
80–100 |
C2* |
|
B |
75–79 |
C1 |
|
C |
60–74 |
C1 |
|
CEFR Level B2 |
45–59 |
B2* |
*EXTENDED CERTIFICATION
From March 2011 Cambridge ESOL has introduced Extended Certification aimed at giving many candidates additional credit for the language skills they have demonstrated in a Cambridge ESOL examination.
For further information about Cambridge Exams visit Cambridge ESOL website.
