Cambridge Proficiency Examination (CPE)

What kind of exam is it?

The Proficiency is the highest of the Cambridge ESOL exams. It tests your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at a very advanced level.

Advanced

This exam is accepted by universities and accepted as an English language teaching qualification in some countries. Tests skills of reading , writing, listening and speaking.

There are 5 papers, taken on three separate days; papers 1-3 are taken on the same day:
Paper 1: Reading comprehension (1 hour 30 min.)
Paper 2: Writing (2 hours)
Paper 3: Use of English (1 hour 30 min.)
Paper 4: Listening comprehension (40 min.)
Paper 5: Interview (19 min. approx)

Frances King offers special Cambridge Examination Courses to prepare students for this exam. You can also use practice tests in the study centre. There is also an exam forum where experienced exam teachers give advice and students can ask questions. This is generally held about 2 weeks before the exam; your teacher will notify you.

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