How many candidates pass the exam?
Generally speaking, about two-thirds to three-quarters of candidates pass the CAE exam.View CAE Pass rates by year
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Once my application is approved, when can I sit for the exam?
You are eligible to sit for the CAE exam within 12 months of your application being approved. For example, a candidate whose application was approved on September 15, 2021, would be eligible to sit for the December 2021 and/or May…
I attended a one-day program that ran from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Does this qualify for 8 CAE credits?
No. CAE credits are based upon clock time of qualifying professional development. Breaks between education sessions, lunches, and expo hours do not qualify for CAE credit.
I have attended several conferences that I would like to use for my professional development. Do I have to list each education session that I attended, or can I list the conference as one event?
You may list the conference as one entry on your application. Enter the total number of education sessions you attended, which will determine the number of CAE credits earned. For example, if you attended five one-hour education sessions each day…
Do I have to obtain professional development in each of the eight domains?
No. However, obtaining professional development in all eight domains may better prepare you for the CAE exam.
How many CAE credits would I receive from a college course I completed?
Courses that receive academic credit, which is generally applied to a degree, would earn CAE credit based on the college credit criteria. Courses that receive a certificate of completion, CEUs, contact hours, etc., for completing the course would not receive…
How many self-study credits may I use toward my exam application?
You may apply a maximum of 50 CAE self-study credits toward the CAE exam application.
Can I receive CAE credit for speaking engagements?
No. All professional development listed on your CAE exam application must come from courses you have attended. Speaking and/or teaching would not be eligible for CAE credit toward the exam application.
I viewed a recording of a webinar. Can I receive CAE credit for this course?
Viewing a recorded webinar would not be eligible for CAE credit unless it includes an assessment component. Self-study courses must include a quiz, post-test, or other learning assessment attached to the course. A certificate of completion must be provided with…
Do I need to provide supporting documentation for live courses?
No. However, college, self-study, and mentoring professional development require supporting documentation with your application.