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The Cambridge English: Advanced exam opens up opportunities for non-native English speakers when applying for university and applying for jobs. In this presentation, Lee Knapp of Cambridge English Language Assessment – a department of the University of Cambridge – sets out the advantages to education providers and education agents alike. If you're looking for more industry news, market intelligence, research and commentary for international student recruitment, please visit http://www.icefmonitor.com, subscribe for daily or weekly updates, and follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/icefmonitor.
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Lee KnappDevelopment Manager UK and Ireland
ICEF Berlin, 3 November 2013
Prepared for success
2,700 testcentres in 130
countries
English language
exams since 1913
Makers of IELTS
Accepted byOver 13,000
organisationsglobally
Over 4 million candidates per
year
Over 50,000preparation
centresworldwide
Cambridge English overview
Cambridge English – our products
For Higher
Education
For Teaching
For WorkFor
Schools
Academicand
ProfessionalGeneral
andfor Schools
Business
Young learners
Teaching qualifications
For immigration
International
CAE – its credentials
HIGH-QUALITY, SECURE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAM SUITABLE FOR STUDY AND WORK PURPOSES
What is Cambridge English: Advanced?
Why Cambridge English: Advanced?
Accepted globally
Well supported
Fit forpurposeInternational
and fair
Widelyavailable and
accessibleProvenquality
For a full list of organisations worldwide accepting Cambridge English: Advanced visitwww.cambridgeenglish.org/recognition
Recognised by over 3,000
universities, employers and governments in
80 countries
Accepted globally
Recognition in the UK
Accepted bythe UK Border Agency
for Tier 1, 2, 4 visas covering studying &
workingin the UK
UCASawards Advanced
candidates tariffpoints
accepted by UK
universities
Recognition in the UK
London Metropolitan University
University of Brighton
King's College London
University of Bradford
University of Edinburgh
University of Surrey
Kingston University
University College London
University of Manchester
Plus many, many more!
University of Warwick
University of Leeds
London School of Economics & Political Science
Name: Rosita CordascoAge: 23University: London School ofEconomics
“CAE gave me the opportunity to travel to English speaking countries and also pursue my Master's degree in London, at the London School of Economics”
Recognition in Europe
University of Copenhagen
University of Aarhus
Jönköping University
University of Amsterdam
University of Utrecht
Aalborg University
University of Groningen
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Recognition in North America
University of Toronto
University of British Columbia
University of Virginia
Texas Tech University
McGill University
University of New Mexico
Concordia College
Claremont McKenna College
Tennessee Tech University
University of Lethbridge
Recognition in Australia
Cambridge English: Advanced is approved by theAustralian Government’s Department of
Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for student visas
Cambridge English: Advanced is recognised by Australian Universities and TAFE institutions for
student admissions
Accepted by nearly 50 universities and TAFE institutions in Australia, including…
Recognition in Australia
…PLUS MANY, MANY MORE!
Monash University
Western Australia
University of Tasmania
University of New South Wales
University of QueenslandTAFE Queensland
TAFE NSW
Curtin University of Technology
Murdoch University
James Cook University
Queensland University of Technology
University of Adelaide
Queensland of Southern Queensland
University of Western Sydney
University of Canberra
About the exam
Fit for purpose
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Targeted – at the most appropriate level for academic success (CEFR Level C1 / IELTS band 7.0+)
Opens doors – to studying at university and college abroad
Curriculum based – preparing for the exam helps develop the language skills students need
Comprehensive – a thorough test of all 4 skills PLUS use of grammar and vocabulary
Better preparation – prepares students better for success at university, work and life than other tests
Available and accessible
Paper basedor
computer based format
37 dates
per year
Available in113
countries
Affordablypriced
1,300test centres
globally
Exam overview
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Reading - 1 hour 15 minutes
Writing - 1 hour 30 minutes
Use of English - 1 hour
Listening - 40 minutes
Speaking - 15 minutes
Test dates 2013
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
19 16 22 13 30822
620
1017 21 26 16 7
12 9 616
620
1118, 25
812
13 25
2331
14 1119
930
414
International and fair
Supports all major varieties of English including accents
Supports candidates with special requirements
Fair to all students, regardless of their language, gender or ethnicity
International in every aspect:content, availability and recognition
Paper 3 – Use of English
APPLY
WORLD
INFANT
For questions 28–37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: A ACILPP T I O N S0
Aerial photography
Photography has many forms and (0) …………….. . Of all of them, the practice of
taking pictures of earth forms from the air has had the most value for geographers (28)
………… .
Photography was still in its (29) …………. when, in 1858, French artist Felix
Tournachon took the first aerial photograph from a hot-air balloon.
APPLY
WORLD
INFANT
PART 3
PART 5
Format and assessment
EXAMINERASSESS ON
INTERLOCUTORASSESS ON
Paired format 2:2
Grammar and vocabulary Global achievement
Discourse managementPronunciation
Interactive communication
Lexical resource
Paper 5 – Speaking
Understanding results
Understanding your results
EVERY CANDIDATE WHO SUCCESSFULLY TAKES THE EXAM RECEIVES TWO DOCUMENTS
Statement of results
Certificate
When will I receive my results?
Results for computer based exam – 2 weeks
Results for paper based exam – 4 weeks
How organisations can check your results
EVERY CANDIDATE RECEIVES A CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY
Your results will be available on 26 July 2011 at 10:00 (UK time).To access your results you can register now at http://cambridgeesol-results.org/ with the following information:
ID Number: ABC123456 Secret Number: 1973
You can pass these details on to organisations who wish to verify your results at http://verification.cambridgeesolonline.org
Results information
Verify a result
Results screen
Benchmarking IELTS to Cambridge English: Advanced
Cambridge English: Advanced IELTS
Score (0-100) Band scores
93 9
87 8.5
80 8
74 7.5
67 7
58 6.5
52 6
47 5.5
The Level – relating results to the CEFR
C Proficient user
C2
B Independent user
A Basic user
B2
B1
A2
A1
The Common EuropeanFramework of Reference
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
Level B2
Level of English needed for most academic purposes
C1
Summary
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Improves English language skills – Preparing for the exam helps develop high-level ability
Focused at the right level – In depth assessment of language ability at the key level needed for academic study
Well supported – A wealth of support materials is available for students, teachers, agents and other stakeholders
Internationally recognised – Including in the UK, Australia, Canada and throughout the world
Flexible delivery – Choice of paper and computer based tests, available at over 1,300 centres in 113 countries
Learn more:
www.cambridgeenglish.org/advanced
www.facebook.com/CambridgeCAE
www.youtube.com/CambridgeEnglishTV
THANK YOU!
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