Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
Exam details and timetables for 2011
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
Please contact your centre to find out what dates they offer.
February (computer–based exams)
| Thursday 17 February |
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| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 12 February–20 February |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
March (paper–based exams)
| Friday 11 March (0152) |
| Morning |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Morning |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Start any time after Paper 3 |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking) |
| 25 February–13 March |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
March (computer–based exams)
| Saturday 19 March |
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| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 12 March–20 March |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
April (computer–based exams)
| Friday 15 April |
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| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 09 April–17 April |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
May (paper–based exams)
| Saturday 14 May (0152) |
| Morning |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Morning |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Start any time after Paper 3 |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 06 May–15 May |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
June (paper–based exams)
| Wednesday 15 June (0150)
|
| Morning |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Morning |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Start any time after Paper 3 |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 27 May–19 June |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
July (computer–based exams)
| Friday 15 July |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 09 July–17 July |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
July (paper–based exams)
| Thursday 28 July (UK and Republic of Ireland only) |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 21 July – 29 July |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
August (paper–based exams) (NEW)
| Thursday 25 August (0156) |
| Morning |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Morning |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Start any time after Paper 3 |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 20 August–28 August |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
September (computer–based exams)
| Saturday 24 September |
| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 17 September–25 September |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
October (computer–based exams)
| Saturday 29 October |
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| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 22 October–30 October |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
November (paper–based exams)
| Saturday 12 November (0152)
|
| Morning |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Morning |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Start any time after Paper 3 |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 04 November–13 November |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
December (paper–based exams)
| Saturday 03 December (0152)
|
| Morning |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Morning |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Start any time after Paper 3 |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 18 November–11 December |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
December (paper–based exams)
| Wednesday 07 December (0150) |
| Morning |
Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Morning |
Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Must start before 13.00 hrs |
Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Start any time after Paper 3 |
Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 18 November–11 December |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
December (computer–based exams)
| Saturday 10 December |
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| Paper 1 (Reading) |
| Paper 2 (Writing) |
| Paper 3 (Use of English) |
| Paper 4 (Listening) |
| Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
|
| 03 December–11 December |
| This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details. |
