Certificate of Proficiency in English
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If you are able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context and are
approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker, then
CPE is the exam for you. CPE is the highest-level Cambridge ESOL exam, at Level C2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Success at this level represents a significant personal achievement.
| Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) |
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• Develop effective communication skills
The Cambridge ESOL examinations cover all four language skills – listening, speaking,
reading and writing. They include a range of different types of question which test
how well you can use English, so that you develop the full range of skills you need to
communicate effectively in a variety of contexts
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• Quality you can trust
Cambridge ESOL carries out extensive research. This includes ensuring that all our
questions are tested on candidates before they are put into a real examination to
make sure that you get the fairest, most accurate result, and that they are most
relevant to the range of uses for which you need English.
• Worldwide recognition
Universities and employers all over the world recognise Cambridge ESOL exams as a
measure of your achievement in English. Whether you are hoping to study
architecture in Australia or work in IT in Italy, a Cambridge ESOL examination is a
valuable stamp in your passport to success.
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) offers the world’s leading
range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English. Around 1.75 million people
in over 135 countries take Cambridge ESOL exams each year.
What does CPE involve?
CPE has five papers:
Reading 1 hour 30 minutes
You will need to be able to understand the meaning of written English at word, sentence, paragraph and whole text level.
Writing 2 hours
You will have to show you can produce a number of different items such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report or a composition, each of about 300—350 words.
Use of English 1 hour 30 minutes
Your use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary and how well you can summarise information.
Listening: 45 minutes
You need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including lectures, news programmes and public announcements.
Speaking: 19 minutes
You will take the Speaking test with another candidate or in groups of three, and you will be tested on your ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidates and by yourself.
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