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.
WHAT THE EXAM INVOLVES
There are five parts to the exam, Each component carries approximately 22% of the total marks except for Listening, which carries approximately 12%.
- 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
Information about the format of the exam and examples of question papers can be downloaded from www.CambridgeEsol.org/CPE
GETTING YOUR RESULTS
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 address.
Results are reported as three passing grades (A, B and C) and two failing grades (D and E). The minimum successful performance which a candidate typically requires in order to achieve a Grade C corresponds to about 60% of the total marks.
TEST SCHEDULE IN 2008
TEST FEES click here
HOW TO REGISTER
Registration hours:
- Ha Noi: Monday to Friday, 8:30-12:00 and 13:30-17:00
- Ho Chi Minh: Monday to Friday, 9:00 -12:00 and 14:00-17:30
For registration:
- One latest passport – size photograph
- Your ID card/ Passport.
You can get the detailed information about the test as well as the Application Form at British Council offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
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