Cambridge Exams

of the examinations in English held by the division of

examination recommendation of the same name of the Cambridge university (UCLES).

of the Cambridge university — is created in 1858 for

the purpose of holding examinations at schools. After its function were expanded.
In 1913 the first test — CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) has appeared. In 1939 — Lower Certificate in English nowadays known as FCE. In 1991 the CAE test (Certificate in advanced English) which is "intermediate" between examinations of FCE and CPE has been developed. Changes of contents of tests were periodically carried out.

(General English)
School examinations (Exams for Schools)
Professional English (Professional English)
Academic English

(Academic English)

Test)
FCE (First Certificate in English) — the First Cambridge certificate
CAE

(Certificate in Advanced English) — the Cambridge certificate of advanced level
CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) — the Cambridge certificate on free ownership of English

PreIntermediate level
Consists of three parts: Reading and Writing (1 hour

10 min.), Audition on Hearing (30-38 min.) and Speaking (8-10 min.).

Intermediate level
Consists, as well as KET from three parts: Reading

and Writing (1 hour 30 min.), Audition (30-36 min.) and Speaking in couples (10-12 min.).

level
Examination which checks for professional suitability to work or study.

Consists of five parts: Reading (1 hour), Writing (1 hour 20 min.), Checking exercises (45 min.), Audition (40 min.) and Speaking (14 min.). In each part it is possible to gain up to 20%

purpose of CAE is confirmation of the professional and academic

success which is handing over.
Examination consists of five parts: Reading (1 hour 15 min.), Writing (1 hour 30 min.), Checking exercises (1 hour), Audition (40 min.), Speaking (15 min.) CAE is estimated by the following marks: And (if 80-100% are gained), In (if 75-79% are gained), With (if 60-74% are gained).