CPE is the highest qualification of the University of Cambridge in English and corresponds to level C2 (Proficient) in the Common European Framework.
Your certificate is proof of your ability to use English with fluency and sophistication at a level approaching that of a native speaker. It shows that you have mastered English to an exceptional level.
CPE is proof of exceptional English ability and an invaluable qualification for anyone who wants to work or study abroad, or to develop a career which requires language skills, including business, medicine, engineering and many other professions.
CPE certificates are recognised by institutions of higher education in many countries -including almost all universities in the United Kingdom and a rapidly growing number in the USA. Employers throughout the world also recognise CPE. You can search the recognition database for up-to-date lists of organisations which officially accept or use Cambridge English exams here.
The Cambridge exams cover the four language skills - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. They include a range of tasks which assess your ability to use English. The Cambridge exams assess your ability to communicate effectively and accurately in English in a wide range of situations for almost any purpose.
It consists of five papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking.
|
Paper |
Content |
Marks |
Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Reading |
4 parts/40 questions |
20% |
Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and manuals. |
|
Writing |
2 parts |
20% |
Requires you to be able to write a variety of items, such as essays, proposals, reports and reviews. |
|
Use of English |
5 parts/44 questions |
20% |
Tests your ability to use the right words, tenses and idioms in the right situation, at the right time. |
|
Listening |
4 parts/28 questions |
20% |
Requires you to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as lectures, speeches and interviews. |
|
Speaking |
3 parts |
20% |
Tests your ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations. |
Results are issued approximately two months after the date of the written exams. Certificates are sent to successful candidates approximately one month after results are issued. All candidates who register at English Аcademy will receive their certificates from us. You can access your results through the Cambridge ESOL Results Online website. Results Online access details are provided by exam centres.
Your score is based on your total score in all five papers and is shown as a percentage between 0 and 100.
Your grade depends on the score you achieve:
|
Grade |
Score |
CEFR level |
|
A |
80–100% (220-230 points) |
C2 |
|
B |
75–79% (213-219 points) |
C2 |
|
C |
60–74% (200-212 points) |
C2 |
|
CEFR Level B2 |
45–59% (180-199 points) |
C1 |
The Extended Certification aims at giving many candidates additional credit for the language skills they have demonstrated in a Cambridge ESOL examination.
For further information about Cambridge Exams visit Cambridge ESOL website.
