The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is widely recognised as the standard for University entrance. Professional bodies and the corporate sector acknowledge CPE as the certification of a near native command of English. At this stage, learners are approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker and they are expected to cope in most situations in an English-speaking environment.
Exam papers contents and dates:
Reading: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Writing: 2 hours
Use of English: one hour and 30 minutes
Listening: 40 minutes
Speaking: 19 minutes per pair of candidates
The speaking and writing tests are always on different dates. You will receive a schedule with your speaking appointment approximately 3 weeks before the examination.
Location: British Council Paris or in an exam room nearby
Price: €215
To register download the application form  (Acrobat format) and send it to the British Council, with your cheque, before the deadline.
For up-to-date information on set texts for CPE please go to: www.cambridgeesol.org > Exams > CPE > Exam Format > Writing
Schools
If you have more 25 students or more we can organize the exam in your school. Extra dates are availiable; and we offer a discount. Please contact us by e-mail at exams@britishcouncil.fr at the beginning of the school year or as soon as possible.
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