10 reasons to choose C1 Advanced
1. Stress-free English school-leaving exam
With an internationally recognised C1 certificate (for example, the Cambridge Advanced), you can skip the profile part of the school-leaving exam in most schools. You'll save time, energy and nerves.
2. C1 can help you with your university entrance exams
Some Czech universities give you extra points for your language certificate, which could mean that you get ahead of other applicants.
For example, at the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University in Brno, applicants can earn bonus points for Cambridge CAE/CPE certificates, IELTS (minimum score of 7), or TOEFL iBT (minimum score of 95). With thousands of applicants competing for spots, these points can be the deciding factor in whether an applicant is admitted to the program.
CAVE: Requirements vary by school, so always check the current parametres.
3. C1 can help you gain experience that most students don't have
International projects, summer schools, professional internships, student exchange programs, or volunteer programs abroad. An advanced knowledge of English will allow you to take advantage of opportunities that can significantly influence your future studies and professional life.
4. Study abroad: C1 as a gateway to European universities
Many universities in Europe require proof of advanced English proficiency through Cambridge, IELTS, or TOEFL certificates for students studying in English. A C1 level opens the door to hundreds of degree programs across Europe.
🇬🇧 University of Oxford (United Kingdom)
For most study programs, Oxford requires a very high level of English proficiency. For the Cambridge C1 Advanced certificate, a total score of 191 points is required, with a minimum of 185 points in each section of the exam.
For details, see this page.
🇳🇱 University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Many programs taught in English require proof of advanced English proficiency. For example, the Politics, Psychology, Law, and Economics (PPLE) program requires the Cambridge C1 Advanced certificate with a minimum score of 190 or an equivalent IELTS or TOEFL score.
For more details, see this page.
🇩🇪 Technische Universität Dresden (Germany)
The Technical University of Dresden offers a range of degree programs taught in English. For some of these programs, a C1 language proficiency level, verified by an internationally recognised certificate, is required.
For more details, see this page.
CAVE: Specific language requirements may vary by university and degree program and are subject to change over time. Always check the relevant university's website for the most up-to-date information.
5. C1 is becoming the new standard
Today, English is the language of international communication. It allows you to make new friends, work together or share experiences with people from all over the world.
6. You will gain access to the best information in the world
Most high-quality courses, instructional videos, podcasts, articles, and modern technologies are produced in English. With a C1 level, you can learn directly from the best, without translations or limitations.
7. You will increase your chances of finding an interesting and better-paying job
An advanced knowledge of English broadens career opportunities both in the Czech Republic and abroad. In many fields, it determines who gets the more interesting positions, greater responsibility, and higher pay.
8. C1 gives you the freedom of choice
Studying, working, travelling, Erasmus, volunteer programs, or living abroad. With advanced English skills, you can choose from a much wider range of options and aren't limited by a language barrier.
9. C1 allows you to use AI and modern technologies to their fullest
Most of the best AI tools, expert communities, and technological innovations are developed in English. An advanced knowledge of the language will allow you to fully harness their potential and obtain information directly from the source.
10. You will prove to yourself that you can do it
Reaching the C1 level requires perseverance, discipline, and long-term effort. You won't just earn a certificate—you'll also gain the confidence and experience that come from achieving a challenging goal. That's a skill you'll use for the rest of your life.
Ten Reasons to Choose C1 Advanced and a motivational video were created by the FF Endowment Fund as supporting materials for teachers at partner schools participating in the Lingua Franca Scholarship_Lenky Foltýnové Glacové project. These materials are freely available to them and can be used both in the classroom and when communicating with students—ideally in October, when students are informed about the new LFS_LFG round of applications, and again in early February, when they are informed about the approaching application deadline for that year's round.
Motivational video accompanying the LFS_LFG project: