Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
CAE - Course Overviews
ABILITY Education provides a course of intensive tuition for students to undertake the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English exam. This exam is aimed at people who confidently and flexibly use written and spoken English in an effective way for study and social purposes, and who communicate well on complex issues, including writing in a clear, well structured and detailed way.
Overview
Course Names:
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
Hours per week:
23 hours per week
Intake dates:
Set course dates (pls see "Intake Dates" section of this page)
Course length:
12 weeks (except in January 10 weeks only)
Course prerequisite:
Advanced level of English
ABILITY ESP (English for Special Purposes) Exam. If you are not sure of your level, you can book online for our entry test here or if you are not in Sydney we can send you or your agent an entry test.
Our Recommendation:
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is a comprehensive course for students with an advanced level of English. A CAE certificate is very well recognised internationally, especially in Europe, and in many multi-national companies. It is a great asset for working or studying in an English speaking environment.
Pricing:
As we often run promotions please contact info@ability.edu.au – or fill in the ‘enquire now’ section of this web page.
Location:
Central Station Campus - Sydney
CRICOS code:
Sydney CRICOS course code: 064129J
Visa types:
- Holiday work visa – maximum 17 weeks
- Student visa – minimum 12 weeks
- Tourist and other visa holders, except Temporary Resident visa – maximum 12 weeks
CAE - Course Description
ABILITY Education provides intensive tuition for students who are planning to sit the Cambridge CAE exam. This exam proves that an individual can confidently and flexibly use written and spoken English in an effective way for business, study or social purposes and can communicate well on complex issues, including writing in a clear, well structured and detailed way.
The CAE is truly international, being officially recognised worldwide by employers, universities and government departments as a qualification in advanced English.
To enter this course, students need advanced English skills.
Sample CAE timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Lesson 1 9.00 – 10.30 |
CAE Introduction and revision |
Vocabulary Grammar |
English in Use Vocabulary |
Examination techniques | Writing test Feedback |
| Morning break - 15 minutes | |||||
| Lesson 2 10.45 – 12.45 |
Reading | Listening & Speaking | Writing skills | Speaking | Use of English test Feedback |
| Lunch break - 45 minutes | |||||
| Lesson 3 1.30 – 3.00 |
Speaking skills & pronunciation practice |
Grammar Reading Writing |
English in Use – Grammar & Vocabulary |
Listening Test Feedback |
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CAE Intake Dates
| 2010 | ||||
| Start | Finish | Exam Dates | Exam Fee | |
| 2010.1 2010.2 2010.3 |
04 January 22 March 13 September |
12 March 11 June 03 December |
06 March 16 June 08 December |
A$368 |






