C2 - Proficiency CPE

A C2 Proficiency qualification shows the world that you have mastered English to an exceptional level. It 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.

C2 Proficiency is made up of four papers developed to test your English skills. You can see exactly what is in each paper below.
Paper Content Purpose
Reading and Use of English
(1 hour 30 minutes) 		7 parts/53 questions Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and manuals.
Writing
(1 hour 30 minutes) 		2 parts Requires you to be able to write a variety of text types, such as essays, reports and reviews.
Listening
(about 40 minutes) 		4 parts/30 questions Requires you to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as lectures, speeches and interviews.
Speaking
(16 minutes per pair of candidates; 24 minutes per group of three) 		3 parts Shows you can take part in a conversation by answering and asking simple questions. Your Speaking test will be conducted usually face to face with one or two other candidates and two examiners. One of the examiners (who could be online, examining remotely) talks to you and the other examiner listens. This makes your test more realistic and more reliable. Examiners may use their mobile phones for entering marks using an app.
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