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CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English - C2
Paper Based (PB) Cambridge ESOL Examinations
What is CPE?
The CPE - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English is a Cambridge ESOL exam. It is a very advanced level exam, set at level C2 of the Common European Framework for modern languages.
The certificate is recognised by universities and employers throughout the world. All candidates receive a statement of results, showing how they performed in each of the five papers.
The certificate is recognised by universities and employers throughout the world. All candidates receive a statement of results, showing how they performed in each of the five papers.
Who is CPE for?
CPE is for learners who have achieved a high level of language skills and are able to function effectively in almost any English-Speaking context. Successful candidates at this level are approaching a standard of English similar to that of an educated native speaker. The exam requires an appropriate level of educational and personal maturity.
Why choose CPE?
CPE is an invaluable qualification for anyone who wants to study abroad, or to develop a career which requires language skills, including business, medicine, engineering and many other professions. Employers and higher education in many countries throughout the world recognise CPE.
What does the CPE involve?
CPE has five papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking.
Reading (1 hour 30 min.)
The Reading paper assesses candidates´ ability to read and understand texts taken from a wide range of sources, including fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines. Candidates are expected to understand the meaning of written English at word, phrase, sentence, paragraph and whole text level. It includes understanding of text content, organisation and structure, and the development of ideas, opinions and attitudes.
Writing (2 hours)
The Writing Paper assesses candidates´ ability to write non-specialised text types such as letters, articles, reports and reviews for a given purpose and target reader, covering a wide range of topics. The paper also includes questions on set text. Responses are of 300-350 words in length.
Use of English (1 hour 30 minutes)
In the use of English paper, candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and control of the language system by completing various tasks at word, sentence and text level. These include gap-filling and word formation exercises, comprehension questions and a summary writing task.
Listening (40 minutes approx.)
The Listening paper assesses the ability to listen to and understand texts taken from a variety of text types including interviews, discussions, lectures and conversations. It tests the ability to understand the meaning of spoken English, to extract information from spoken text and to understand speakers´ attitudes and opinions.
Speaking (19 minutes)
The Speaking Test assesses candidates´ ability to interact in conversational English in a range of contexts. The paper contains three parts, which take the form of an interview section, a collaborative task and individual long-turns with follow-up discussions. Candidates are provided with picture and written stimulus. Candidates normally take the Speaking Test in pairs.
The Reading paper assesses candidates´ ability to read and understand texts taken from a wide range of sources, including fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines. Candidates are expected to understand the meaning of written English at word, phrase, sentence, paragraph and whole text level. It includes understanding of text content, organisation and structure, and the development of ideas, opinions and attitudes.
Writing (2 hours)
The Writing Paper assesses candidates´ ability to write non-specialised text types such as letters, articles, reports and reviews for a given purpose and target reader, covering a wide range of topics. The paper also includes questions on set text. Responses are of 300-350 words in length.
Use of English (1 hour 30 minutes)
In the use of English paper, candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and control of the language system by completing various tasks at word, sentence and text level. These include gap-filling and word formation exercises, comprehension questions and a summary writing task.
Listening (40 minutes approx.)
The Listening paper assesses the ability to listen to and understand texts taken from a variety of text types including interviews, discussions, lectures and conversations. It tests the ability to understand the meaning of spoken English, to extract information from spoken text and to understand speakers´ attitudes and opinions.
Speaking (19 minutes)
The Speaking Test assesses candidates´ ability to interact in conversational English in a range of contexts. The paper contains three parts, which take the form of an interview section, a collaborative task and individual long-turns with follow-up discussions. Candidates are provided with picture and written stimulus. Candidates normally take the Speaking Test in pairs.