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CAE stand for the Certificate in Advanced English. Many international organisations accept CAE as a trustworthy and consistent indicator of proficiency in using English in challenging academic contexts. Many Indian students are now taking the CAE in place of the IELTS when applying to international universities.

The University of Cambridge's Cambridge ESOL department, which also creates the IELTS exams, administers the exam. Nearly all UK colleges and universities accept the CAE as evidence of strong English proficiency, which is a prerequisite for entrance to many colleges and universities. Institutions in Australia and other nations recognise the exam as well; 99% of the top 100 universities in the globe accept the CAE credential for postsecondary study.

The majority of foreign colleges that take the CAE exam require their overseas candidates to have a grade of B or C. More than 60,000 candidates are selected for CAE tests across 60 nations. 

Anybody! The age to enrol in CAE is unlimited. Although some colleges require a two-year-old CAE score before accepting applications, students who have finished post-secondary school are also eligible to apply for the CAE exam. Preferred applicants for the exam are those who will be taking the 10+1 or 10+2 exams. If you intend to study overseas following your senior year, there are a few tests you need to take beforehand.

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The four language skills covered in Cambridge English: Advanced are speaking, writing, listening, and reading. There are four papers in total. The duration of the reading portion plus the "Use of English" test is one hour and thirty minutes. It tests your vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension in eight sections total. You will be required to provide various written pieces of material for the writing portion. The listening portion requires you to listen in order to comprehend discussions, presentations, interviews, etc. The speaking portion assesses your English communication skills. For this section, you and another candidate will be paired.

Known globally, CAE boasts 2800 registered testing centres throughout 130 countries. Having a CAE certification enhances your confidence and improves the look of your resume. Furthermore, there is no expiration date on the CAE exams. In other words, you can apply at any moment starting on the day you receive your CAE results. However, after two or three years, some universities prefer to accept CAE scores.