The Certificate of Proficiency in English is accepted by almost all universities and colleges in Britain and many others throughout the world, as proof that the learner has reached a level of English suitable for entry to courses of higher education or post-graduate study. It is also recognised by professional bodies and in commerce and industry as an indication of a very high level of competence in English.
By passing this exam you demonstrate that you are approaching the linguistic competence of an educated native English speaker and that you can cope well in an English-speaking environment. This is personally very satisfying, but also gives you a qualification that is extremely attractive to employers.
CPE is the highest of five levels in the Cambridge Main Suite of English language exams.It corresponds to Council of Europe Level C2 and the Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) Level 5.
There are five parts to the exam. Each component carries approximately 22% of the total marks except for Listening, which carries approximaltely 12%.
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| Paper 1 |
Reading |
1 hour |
| Paper 2 |
Writing |
2 hours |
| Paper 3 |
Use of English |
1 hour |
| Paper 4 |
Listening |
40 minutes |
| Paper 5 |
Speaking |
19 minutes |
For more information about the format and examples of the exam see the offcial Cambridge ESOL Handbook.
All written papers are sent to cambridge to be marked and results are released approximately eight weeks after the exam date. They will first be sent to the British Council and we will then forward them to your home adress.
Results are reported as three passing grades (A, B and C) and two failing grades (D and E). The minimum successful perfomance which a candidate typically in order to achive a Grade C corresponds to about 60% of total marks.
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For more information please contact our Examinations Services by email or telephone +370 5 210 0428.
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