Cambridge
English Qualifications
C1 ADVANCED

Prepare for the C1 Advanced exam with full mock exams

Practise in digital format with the structure and timing of the C1 Advanced. Results by skill, with clear explanations to refine your performance.

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What is the C1 Advanced exam?

The C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) is a widely recognised qualification that certifies an advanced level of English on the CEFR. It shows that you can communicate fluently and precisely in academic and professional contexts.

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Master's degrees and doctorates
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Senior & international positions
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High-level public sector exams

Fluent and precise communication

You express yourself naturally and precisely, even when explaining complex ideas.

Advanced-level comprehension

You understand demanding texts and audio, identifying both the main ideas and key details.

Clear, well-organised writing

You produce structured texts suited to the task type, such as essays, reports, proposals, emails or reviews.

Structure of the C1 Advanced

4 papers that assess all language skills

Reading & Use of English

1 hour 30 minutes
56 questions
40% of the total

8 tasks that assess reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary.

Writing

1 hour 30 minutes
2 texts
20% of the total

Compulsory essay and a choice of email/letter, report, review or proposal.

Listening

40 minutes
30 questions
20% of the total

4 parts with varied audio, including interviews, discussions and monologues.

Speaking

15 minutes
4 parts
20% of the total

Paired exam divided into 4 parts: interview, photo comparison, collative task and discussion.

To pass, you need to achieve 180 points on the Cambridge English Scale, equivalent to an average of approximately 60%.

How Preptiviti helps you

Exams developed by Cambridge preparation specialists, including accredited examiners with direct assessment experience.

Exam-format practice

Train with the same structure, timing and task types as the C1 Advanced exam.

Clear results by skill

Track your performance across Reading, Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking with precision.

Detailed explanation for every answer

Understand why each answer is correct and how to improve your accuracy.

Structured feedback for Writing and Speaking

Detailed, criteria-based feedback to refine content, organisation and language use.

Readiness indicator

Know when your performance is consistent enough to achieve a strong result.

Simulation Mode, Trainer Mode and targeted practice

Practise under timed conditions, with guidance, or focus on specific skills and task types.

Flexible access

Practise anytime, from any device.

Is Preptiviti C1 right for you?

You are preparing for the C1 Advanced and want to perform confidently in the Cambridge exam format.

You want to fine-tune your performance and achieve a strong, consistent result.

You find it difficult to refine your Writing and Speaking without clear, structured feedback.

You study independently or want to complement your work in class, mastering exam technique and performing consistently under exam conditions.

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