Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Exam details and timetables for 2010
Set texts
Paper 2: Writing (1 hour and 30 minutes)
One or both of the following texts may be read as preparation for the two optional set text tasks:
John Steinbeck: Of Mice and Men
Donna Leon: Through a Glass, Darkly
Timetable
March Session (paper-based exam)
| Saturday 06 March (0152) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| To start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 05 March–28 March |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
March Session (computer-based exams)
| Saturday 13 March |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 06 March–14 March |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
April Session (computer-based exams)
| Friday 23 April |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 17 April–25 April |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
May Session (paper-based exam)
| Sunday 16 May (0152) (NEW) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| To start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 07 May–16 May |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
June Session (paper-based exam)
| Wednesday 16 June (0150) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| To start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 24 May–20 June |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
July Session (computer-based exams)
| Friday 16 July |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 10 July–18 July |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
September Session (computer-based exams)
| Saturday 25 September |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 18 September–26 September |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
October Session (computer-based exams)
| Saturday 23 October |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 16 October–24 October |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
November Session (paper-based exam)
| Saturday 13 November (0152) (NEW) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| To start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 05 November–14 November |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
December Session (paper-based exam)
| Sunday 05 December (0152) (NEW) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| To start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 19 November–12 December |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
December Session (paper-based exam)
| Wednesday 08 December (0150) |
| (morning) |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| (morning) |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| To start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| May start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 19 November–12 December |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
