Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Cambridge Assesment English: C2 Proficiency

Proof of exceptional English ability

C2 Proficiency, formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), is the Cambridge English highest-level qualification – proof that you are a highly competent speaker of English. A C2 Proficiency qualification proves you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker. Preparing for and passing the exam means you have the level of English that’s needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.

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A C2 Proficiency qualification shows that you can:

> study demanding subjects at the highest level, including postgraduate and PhD programmes;

> negotiate and persuade effectively at senior management level in international business settings;

> understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing;

> talk about complex or sensitive issues, and deal confidently with difficult questions.

Reasons to choose C2 Proficiency:

> This is our highest-level exam. Passing it proves that you have mastered English to an exceptional level.

> Helps you to develop the English skills needed to succeed in very high level academic or professional environments.

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What does C2 Proficiency involve?
C2 Proficiency is an in-depth assessment of English for people who want to use English in demanding work and study situations. It consists of four papers: Reading and Use of English, Writing, Listening and Speaking. The Speaking exam uses a face-to-face test with two candidates and two assessors. This creates a more realistic and reliable measure of your ability to use English to communicate.

C2 Proficiency has five papers:

Reading and Use of English: 1 hour 30 minutes
The C2 Proficiency Reading and Use of English paper has 7 parts and 53 questions and has a mix of text types and questions. This paper accounts for 40% of the total mark.

Writing: 1 hour 30 minutes
The C2 Proficiency Writing paper has two parts. Candidates have to show that they can write different types of text in English. In Part 1 there is one compulsory question and in Part 2 candidates answer one question from a choice of three. This paper accounts for 20% of the total mark.

Listening: About 40 minutes
The C2 Proficiency Listening paper has four parts. For each part you have to listen to a recorded text or texts and answer some questions. You hear each recording twice.This paper accounts for 20% of the total mark.

Speaking: 15 minutes per pair of candidates
El C2 Proficiency Speaking Test shows how good your spoken English is as you take part in conversation by asking/answering questions and talking, for example, about your likes and dislikes. The test has four parts and will be conducted face-to-face with one or two other candidates. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable. There are two examiners. One examiner (the interlocutor) talks to you and the other examiner (the assessor) just listens. Both examiners decide your grade but the assessor gives more detailed marks than the interlocutor. Examiners may use their mobile phones for entering marks using an app. The Speaking test accounts for 20% of the total mark.

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Are you a private candidate?
It’s easy to register for Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency
in just three steps:

Step 1 Find an exam date

You can take the Cambridge English exams most months of the year.
Use our online search to find an exam date.

Step 2 Complete the registration form

You can complete the exam registration form online or come to our offices to register for an exam.

Step 3 Make payment

Payment must be made before the registration deadline. If you register or pay after the deadline a late fee will be applied.

Masterclass for Candidates included in the exam fee

This online class lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is included in your exam fee. During the session, a teacher, expert on Cambridge Assessement English exams, will review the different questions in each paper with tips and in-depth advice on how to approach them.
We will also advise you about what to expect on the exam day so that you feel confident and better prepared.

We will send you the information to access the class when you have completed and paid for your exam registration.

You can choose to pay for your exam via the following payment methods:

By credit/debit card

Preparation Centres may also make payments by credit card through the Exams Catalunya Online portal.

By bank transfer to any of the following accounts:

Banco Santander
Account holder: Assessment and Certification Services, S.L.
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IMPORTANT: If you pay for your exam by bank transfer you should clearly state the name and surname/s of the candidate and the level and date of the exam session. All transfers must reach us free of bank charges or interest. Exams Catalunya will not be responsible for these charges. You must send us the payment receipt by email to registrations@exams-catalunya.com so that we may trace your payment with the bank. Your place on the exam will not be confirmed until we receive a payment receipt for the exam fee.

At our offices:
Registration and payment for exams may also be made at our offices. If candidates choose this option payment should be made on registering. Payment may be made in cash, by bank transfer or credit/debit card.

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Tel: 934 111 333
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
The candidate may register directly or send someone to register in his/her name.

IMPORTANT: After we receive the exam registration form a confirmation of receipt will be sent to the candidate. Once the exam fees have been settled the candidate will receive confirmation that he/she is registered to take the exam.
If you do not receive confirmation of your exam registration within 3 working days please phone us on tel.: 934 111 333. You should also check that our email has not been sent to your junk/spam mail folder.