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Lee Knapp Development Manager UK and Ireland ICEF Berlin, 3 November 2013 Prepared for success

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The Cambridge English: Advanced exam opens up opportunities for non-native English speakers when applying for university and applying for jobs. In this presentation, Lee Knapp of Cambridge English Language Assessment – a department of the University of Cambridge – sets out the advantages to education providers and education agents alike. If you're looking for more industry news, market intelligence, research and commentary for international student recruitment, please visit http://www.icefmonitor.com, subscribe for daily or weekly updates, and follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/icefmonitor.

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Lee KnappDevelopment Manager UK and Ireland

ICEF Berlin, 3 November 2013

Prepared for success

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2,700 testcentres in 130

countries

English language

exams since 1913

Makers of IELTS

Accepted byOver 13,000

organisationsglobally

Over 4 million candidates per

year

Over 50,000preparation

centresworldwide

Cambridge English overview

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Cambridge English – our products

For Higher

Education

For Teaching

For WorkFor

Schools

Academicand

ProfessionalGeneral

andfor Schools

Business

Young learners

Teaching qualifications

For immigration

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International

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CAE – its credentials

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HIGH-QUALITY, SECURE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXAM SUITABLE FOR STUDY AND WORK PURPOSES

What is Cambridge English: Advanced?

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Why Cambridge English: Advanced?

Accepted globally

Well supported

Fit forpurposeInternational

and fair

Widelyavailable and

accessibleProvenquality

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For a full list of organisations worldwide accepting Cambridge English: Advanced visitwww.cambridgeenglish.org/recognition

Recognised by over 3,000

universities, employers and governments in

80 countries

Accepted globally

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Recognition in the UK

Accepted bythe UK Border Agency

for Tier 1, 2, 4 visas covering studying &

workingin the UK

UCASawards Advanced

candidates tariffpoints

accepted by UK

universities

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Recognition in the UK

London Metropolitan University

University of Brighton

King's College London

University of Bradford

University of Edinburgh

University of Surrey

Kingston University

University College London

University of Manchester

Plus many, many more!

University of Warwick

University of Leeds

London School of Economics & Political Science

Name: Rosita CordascoAge: 23University: London School ofEconomics

“CAE gave me the opportunity to travel to English speaking countries and also pursue my Master's degree in London, at the London School of Economics”

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Recognition in Europe

University of Copenhagen

University of Aarhus

Jönköping University

University of Amsterdam

University of Utrecht

Aalborg University

University of Groningen

University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

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Recognition in North America

University of Toronto

University of British Columbia

University of Virginia

Texas Tech University

McGill University

University of New Mexico

Concordia College

Claremont McKenna College

Tennessee Tech University

University of Lethbridge

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Recognition in Australia

Cambridge English: Advanced is approved by theAustralian Government’s Department of

Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for student visas

Cambridge English: Advanced is recognised by Australian Universities and TAFE institutions for

student admissions

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Accepted by nearly 50 universities and TAFE institutions in Australia, including…

Recognition in Australia

…PLUS MANY, MANY MORE!

Monash University

Western Australia

University of Tasmania

University of New South Wales

University of QueenslandTAFE Queensland

TAFE NSW

Curtin University of Technology

Murdoch University

James Cook University

Queensland University of Technology

University of Adelaide

Queensland of Southern Queensland

University of Western Sydney

University of Canberra

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About the exam

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Fit for purpose

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Targeted – at the most appropriate level for academic success (CEFR Level C1 / IELTS band 7.0+)

Opens doors – to studying at university and college abroad

Curriculum based – preparing for the exam helps develop the language skills students need

Comprehensive – a thorough test of all 4 skills PLUS use of grammar and vocabulary

Better preparation – prepares students better for success at university, work and life than other tests

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Available and accessible

Paper basedor

computer based format

37 dates

per year

Available in113

countries

Affordablypriced

1,300test centres

globally

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Exam overview

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Reading - 1 hour 15 minutes

Writing - 1 hour 30 minutes

Use of English - 1 hour

Listening - 40 minutes

Speaking - 15 minutes

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Test dates 2013

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

19 16 22 13 30822

620

1017 21 26 16 7

12 9 616

620

1118, 25

812

13 25

2331

14 1119

930

414

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International and fair

Supports all major varieties of English including accents

Supports candidates with special requirements

Fair to all students, regardless of their language, gender or ethnicity

International in every aspect:content, availability and recognition

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Paper 3 – Use of English

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APPLY

WORLD

INFANT

For questions 28–37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Example: A ACILPP T I O N S0

Aerial photography

Photography has many forms and (0) …………….. . Of all of them, the practice of

taking pictures of earth forms from the air has had the most value for geographers (28)

………… .

Photography was still in its (29) …………. when, in 1858, French artist Felix

Tournachon took the first aerial photograph from a hot-air balloon.

APPLY

WORLD

INFANT

PART 3

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PART 5

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Format and assessment

EXAMINERASSESS ON

INTERLOCUTORASSESS ON

Paired format 2:2

Grammar and vocabulary Global achievement

Discourse managementPronunciation

Interactive communication

Lexical resource

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Paper 5 – Speaking

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Understanding results

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Understanding your results

EVERY CANDIDATE WHO SUCCESSFULLY TAKES THE EXAM RECEIVES TWO DOCUMENTS

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Statement of results

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Certificate

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When will I receive my results?

Results for computer based exam – 2 weeks

Results for paper based exam – 4 weeks

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How organisations can check your results

EVERY CANDIDATE RECEIVES A CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY

Your results will be available on 26 July 2011 at 10:00 (UK time).To access your results you can register now at http://cambridgeesol-results.org/ with the following information:

ID Number: ABC123456 Secret Number: 1973

You can pass these details on to organisations who wish to verify your results at http://verification.cambridgeesolonline.org

Results information

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Verify a result

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Results screen

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Benchmarking IELTS to Cambridge English: Advanced

Cambridge English: Advanced IELTS

Score (0-100) Band scores

93 9

87 8.5

80 8

74 7.5

67 7

58 6.5

52 6

47 5.5

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The Level – relating results to the CEFR

C Proficient user

C2

B Independent user

A Basic user

B2

B1

A2

A1

The Common EuropeanFramework of Reference

Grade A

Grade B

Grade C

Level B2

Level of English needed for most academic purposes

C1

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Summary

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Improves English language skills – Preparing for the exam helps develop high-level ability

Focused at the right level – In depth assessment of language ability at the key level needed for academic study

Well supported – A wealth of support materials is available for students, teachers, agents and other stakeholders

Internationally recognised – Including in the UK, Australia, Canada and throughout the world

Flexible delivery – Choice of paper and computer based tests, available at over 1,300 centres in 113 countries

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Learn more:

www.cambridgeenglish.org/advanced

www.facebook.com/CambridgeCAE

www.youtube.com/CambridgeEnglishTV

[email protected]

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THANK YOU!

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Questions and answers