Cambridge English exams can help you live, work and study in another country

Cambridge English exams are widely accepted as high-quality proof of language ability. They can open doors for you to live, work and study in English-speaking countries and almost anywhere in the world.

You may need to apply for a visa before travelling to study or work in another country. As part of your application, you may have to prove your language ability is at a particular level, or your language skills will be taken into account in other ways when your visa application is considered.

More than 9,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept C1 Advanced as proof of high-level achievement in learning English. 

Preparing for C1 Advanced helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English-speaking countries.

This exam is the logical step in your language learning journey between B2 First and C2 Proficiency.

Australia accepts C1 Advanced

The Australian Department of Home Affairs accepts C1 Advanced, formerly known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), scores for student visa applications and many other visa programmes.

This means that for studying in Australia, you only need one exam to apply for your university place and your visa because most Australian universities and TAFE (Training and Further Education) institutions accept C1 Advanced for admissions purposes.

Department of Home Affairs – English language requirements for visa applications

Before travelling to study or work in Australia, you may need to apply for a visa. As part of your application, you may have to prove you have a particular level of English language ability, or your language skills may be taken into account in other ways when your visa application is considered.

There are different types of visa, depending on your reason for entering the country. C1 Advanced is accepted for Student, Temporary Graduate, Skilled, Former Resident, and Work and Holiday visa programmes. Check visa requirements for immigration to Australia with the Department of Home Affairs.

Please note that for your C1 Advanced score to be accepted, your centre must take a photo of you on the test day.

C1 Advanced score needed to apply for Australian student visas

Australia’s Department of Home Affairs accepts all C1 Advanced scale scores of 147 and higher for exams taken up to two years before a candidate’s application. Exact scores for different visa categories and assessment levels will be published by the Department of Home Affairs.