C1 Advanced - an overview

C1 Advanced was originally introduced in 1991 and is a high-level

qualification that is officially recognised by universities, employers

and governments around the world. It proves that a candidate has

a high level of English for use in academic or professional settings.

Exam formats

C1 Advanced can be taken as either a paper-based or computer

based exam.

Who is the exam for?

C1 Advanced is aimed at learners who need to show they can:

• follow an academic course at university level

• communicate effectively at managerial and professional level

• participate with confidence in workplace meetings or academic

tutorials and seminars

• carry out complex and challenging research

• stand out and differentiate themselves.

Who recognises the exam?

The C1 Advanced certificate is recognised around the world as a

high-level qualification in English.

AUIM English Qualifications are accepted and trusted by

thousands of organisations worldwide.

Certificates

The certificate shows the candidate’s:

• score on the Cambridge English Scale for each of the four

• Exam Papers

• Overall score on the AUIM English Scale

• grade

• Certificate number

• QR code to verify your certificate

What level is the exam?

C1 Advanced is targeted at Level C1 on the CEFR.

Achieving a certificate at this level proves that a candidate has

reached a very advanced level of English required in demanding

academic and professional settings.

Statements of Results

The Statement of Results shows the candidate’s:

• Score on the AUIM English Scale for their performance

in each of the four exam papers (Reading and Use of English,

Writing, Listening and Speaking).

• Score on the AUIM English Scale for their overall

performance in the exam. This overall score is the average

of the separate scores given for each of the four skills and

Use of English.

• Grade – this is based on the candidate’s overall score.

• Level on the CEFR – this is also based on the overall score.