What attaining this level means:
 

• Shows that your English is of a standard expected of a professional business person or an undergraduate university student

• Equivalent to C1 / Advanced level according to the Common European Framework

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Who should take it:

• For those who want to prove to employers or universities that you can communicate confidently in English in professional and high-level academic situations

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Scope of the exam:

• Write complex reports and emails, and take notes in meetings or lectures

• Give presentations on complicated ideas in English

• Understand a variety of texts, from fiction to newspaper opinion pieces

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The exam contains:

• Reading and Use of English (1 hr 30 mins | 40% of total score)

• Writing (1 hr 30 mins | 20% of total)

• Listening (40 mins | 20% of total score)

• Speaking (15 mins per pair of candidates | 20% of total score)