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hours of individual “mock exam” training
Take 5 hours of individual training with a Cambridge C1 specialized trainer to do at least one full exam (more if possible) and to plan your exam day in detail: test schedule, useful tips and tricks.
CHF 500 instead of CHF 575
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Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) is an official Cambridge English examination at an advanced level requiring competence in all the language skills, set at level C1 of the Council of Europe's Common Framework of Reference for Languages.
At C1 level typical users can:
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) is a widely taken exam Cambridge English Exam in Switzerland. C1 Advanced (CAE) is used as a school-leaving exam at higher educational levels (Gymnasium, higher education such as Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences, Pädagogische Hochschulen, etc.). C1 Advanced (CAE) is also used in the corporate sector and is an asset to every CV. It improves every application where higher level English language skills are required.
C1 Advanced (CAE) is recognised as entry or school-leaving qualification at various educational levels (e.g. KV M-Profile, Gymnasium, institutions of higher education etc.). Many companies today require C1 Advanced (CAE) as the minimum requirement in regard to English language competence which makes C1 Advanced (CAE) a qualification beyond the general requirements, helping successful candidates to differentiate themselves from other applications in their search for employment. There are many companies and corporations in Switzerland who recognise C1 Advanced (CAE) as a qualification demonstrating very good language competence.
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
(1 hour 30 minutes)
2 parts
20%
You create two different pieces of writing, such as essays, letters/emails, proposals, reports and reviews.
Listening
(about 40 minutes)
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
(15 minutes per pair of candidates)
4 parts
20%
Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face–to–face situations. You will take the Speaking test with another candidate.
| Métro | M1 | M2 | LEB : Arrêt Lausanne-Flon |
| Bus | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 17 : Arrêt Bel-Air |
| Voiture | Parking Chauderon – Parking du Centre – Parking Migros Métropole |
| Public Transport | Geneva train station (train, streetcar, bus). Use the Lausanne-side underpass and exit on the north side. To the right of the Oh Martine!café, take the footbridge to the Montbrillant district. |
| Car | Parking des Arcades – Parking Cornavin – Parking Montbrillant |
