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40 hours between you and passing Cambridge C1 Advanced
With an experienced teacher, two full mock exams and exactly as much practice as you need. You prepare in the same building where you will sit the exam on 29 January 2027.
What you need to know
before you apply
The course fee includes 40 lessons, the marking of two mock exams and the feedback that goes with them . The Cambridge exam fee is paid separately. The course starts with a minimum of 5 participants, and places are limited.
The course
- HUF 120,000 / 40 lessons (VAT-exempt)
- 20 sessions, 2 × 45 minutes
- Monday and Wednesday, 17:30–19:00
- 2 Nov 2026 – 25 Jan 2027
- Group: min. 5
The exam
- HUF 83,000 exam fee
- Friday, 29 January 2027
- Lajos u. 11–15, 1023 Budapest
- Computer-based exam
- Application deadline: 8 January 2027
What does the course fee include?
✓ 40 lessons over 20 sessions
✓ 2 full mock exams, marked
✓ Individual assessment for every paper
✓ Official Cambridge sample tasks
✓ Exam-day strategy in the final lesson
✗ Does not include the Cambridge exam fee
Why this course?
The course follows the structure of the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam: every session practises a specific paper and task type, and every task type comes back three times — familiarisation, timed practice, targeted improvement.
Learn where you take the exam
Both the lessons and the exam take place at Lajos u. 11–15. On exam day you arrive at a place you already know.
Two full mock exams
You write the first in class under real exam conditions, and the second at home during the winter break. After each one you get feedback on every paper.
Every lesson is part of the exam
In every session you can see which paper and task type we are practising. All 18 task types are covered.
You also try the Speaking test three times
A full Speaking mock in pairs, with feedback. In the final lesson, three days before the exam, we go through your exam-day strategy.
Is this course for you?
The course is for people who already communicate at C1 level and want to prepare specifically for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam. It does not teach the language from scratch: it practises the exam tasks and exam technique.
1 — You already speak at C1 level and have a specific exam goal.
2 — You can commit to 30–45 minutes of practice at home per session.
3 — If you are not sure about your level, the placement test will show you in a few minutes whether the C1 Advanced or the B2 First course is right for you.
The course starts with a minimum of 5 participants, and places are limited. If your level is not yet B2, you can catch up with our 30-hour general courses .
Online placement test
The two mock exams
Regular practice, 2 mock exams
Learn
5 sessions: you get to know all 18 task types of the exam, paper by paper.
Build
5 sessions: timed practice, pace and time management, with peer feedback.
Mock exam 1
3 sessions in class, all four papers under exam conditions, followed by a score profile.
Sharpen
6 sessions: mock exam 2 at home, Speaking in class on 6 Jan, then clinics on your weak points.
Week by week:
what do we practise and when?
20 sessions · 40 lessons · Monday and Wednesday 17:30–19:00
In every session you can see which paper we are practising. Winter break: no lessons between 17 December and 5 January — you write mock exam 2 at home and hand it in on 6 January. The full lesson-by-lesson syllabus is sent after you apply.
Monday sessions
10 sessions · Monday, 17:30–19:00
Strategy: exam structure and assessment, the 180-point threshold
Listening Parts 1–4 overview + R&UoE Parts 3–4
R&UoE Parts 5–8: multiple choice, cross-text, gapped text
Listening Parts 1–4, timed + Speaking Parts 1–2
Speaking Parts 3–4 + R&UoE Parts 7–8, timed
Mock exam 1: Writing
Mock exam 1: Listening and Speaking
Mock exam 2 review: R&UoE and Writing
Writing Part 2 and Listening Parts 2/4 clinic
Exam-day strategy and final Listening
Wednesday sessions
10 sessions · Wednesday, 17:30–19:00
Speaking Parts 1–2 + R&UoE Parts 1–2
Writing Part 1 (essay) + Speaking Parts 3–4
Writing Part 2 + R&UoE Parts 1–4, timed
R&UoE Parts 5–6 + Writing Part 2: report and review
Full Listening + Writing Part 1, timed
Mock exam 1: Reading & Use of English
Mock exam 1 review, Mock 2 handed out
Mock exam 2: Speaking in class, Listening review
R&UoE Parts 5–8 and Speaking Parts 2/4 clinic
Full Speaking simulation + Writing Part 2, timed
Exam structure
Multi-level result — paper-based or computer-based, you choose the format
All four papers take place on one day. The paper-based and digital formats are identical in content and recognition, and the Speaking test is always face to face with an examiner. The pass mark is 180 on the Cambridge English Scale: with an outstanding performance the certificate can also show a C2-level result, and with a weaker performance the B2 level achieved remains an official, usable result.
Reading & Use of English — 1 hour 30 minutes · 8 parts, 56 questions
Vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension in one paper: multiple-choice cloze, open cloze, word formation, key word transformation, multiple choice, cross-text multiple matching, gapped text and multiple matching. This gets the most time on the course: 9 lessons.
Writing — 1 hour 30 minutes · 2 parts
The first task is always an essay of 220–260 words; in the second you choose from a letter or email, a proposal, a report and a review. After both mock exams you get individual marking and a model answer.
Listening — approx. 40 minutes · 4 parts, 30 questions
Short extracts, sentence completion, multiple matching and multiple choice. In class we practise in timed rounds and pay special attention to typical distractors.
Speaking — 15 minutes in pairs, 23 minutes in groups of three · 4 parts
Interview, long turn (comparing two photos), collaborative task and discussion — always face to face with an examiner. During the course we run through it three times as a full Speaking test, with peer feedback.
What is the C1 Advanced certificate worth?
A Cambridge English certificate does not expire, and it is one of the most widely recognised proofs of language ability in the world. You take the exam once, and the result can still be used decades later.
State-recognised language exam
The exact conditions of Hungarian accreditation and recognition, and whether it is accepted for your degree and for extra points in university admission.
Studying and working abroad
Accepted proof of your language skills for university admission, scholarship applications and at international companies.
A real measure of ability
It measures four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking — not just grammar tests.
Exam fee refund
An equivalent, recognised language exam. Check the exact conditions for Hungarian accreditation and recognition.
C1 Advanced or B2 First?
Both courses are 40 hours, both have two mock exams, and both prepare you for the 29 January exam day. The difference is the entry level and the difficulty of the exam. If you are unsure, the placement test decides in a few minutes.
C1 Advanced (CAE)
This is your course if you already work at C1 level. Reading & Use of English: 8 parts, 56 questions; a longer exam day.
B2 First (FCE)
Choose this if you still communicate at B2 level. Reading & Use of English: 7 parts, 52 questions; a shorter exam day.
Not sure which one is yours? Take the online placement test, and we will recommend a course based on the result.
How to apply:
3 steps, two separate registrations
Placement test
Free online test, 5–10 minutes. It shows whether C1 Advanced or B2 First is right for you.
Speaking check
A short conversation online or in person, so you are sure to join the right group.
Apply for the course
Form, reply within 1 working day, then payment.
More than four decades of language teaching experience
Official Cambridge English Exam Centre since July 2026
International House Budapest has been part of language teaching in Hungary since 1983, and is in a direct contractual partnership with Cambridge University Press & Assessment. The preparation course and the exam take place in the same building.
Prepare where you take the exam
Both the lessons and the exam take place at Lajos u. 11–15, so on exam day you arrive in a room you already know. As an official exam centre, we also help with registration and organising your exam day.
Who teaches the course?
Our course teachers have completed CELTA and DELTA training, have several years of experience in exam preparation, and are members of the Cambridge Teachers' Club.
Small group, lots of feedback
We start with a minimum of 5 people, so after both mock exams every participant gets a score profile for each paper and personal improvement goals.
Results and reviews
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We have collected the most frequently asked questions here. If you can't find the answer, feel free to get in touch.
You need to communicate in English at least at C1 (advanced) level: the course practises the exam tasks and exam technique, it does not teach the language from scratch. If you are unsure, take the free online placement test: in 5–10 minutes it shows whether the C1 Advanced or the B2 First course is right for you.
The course fee of HUF 110,000 (VAT-exempt) includes the 40 lessons, the two full mock exams with marking and the individual feedback that goes with them. The Cambridge exam fee (HUF 76,000) is paid separately.
There is no classic fail in the C1 Advanced exam: if your performance does not reach C1 level, you receive an official, usable certificate for the B2 level you achieved. The exam can be retaken on the next scheduled date.
You need to register for the exam separately from the course. Register for the exam by 8 January 2027 at the latest.
Book your place
Fill in the form and we will get in touch within 1 working day. The course starts with a minimum of 5 participants, and places are limited.
Lajos utca 11–15, 1023 Budapest