Are you planning to use English for professional or study purposes? CPE is Cambridge University’s most advanced exam.
What will CPE offer to you?
- A CPE certificate has lifelong validity
- CPE is an international certificate, worldwide recognised
- Thousands of companies, universities and public sector institutions recognise CPE as a qualification of proficiency in English.
- CPE covers all 4 key language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking- it will increase your confidence to use English in real-life situations.
How will CPE help you?
CPE is set at Level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) . The framework uses six levels to describe language ability from A1 to C2.
At C2 level, typical users are able to:
- understand with ease virtually everything they hear and read
- make accurate and complete notes during a presentation
- understand colloquial expressions
- talk about complex and sensitive issues with confidence
- express themselves fluently and precisely.
What does the exam involve?
The CPE exam has 5 sections:
- Reading
- Writing
- Use of English
- Listening
- Speaking
Time of examination
The CPE exam can be taken in May and December.