CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
Exams English

This exam tests understanding and use of the English language. Candidates must be capable of fluency in any situation.
It is the most difficult of the five Cambridge examinations.
The Cambridge examinations measure the candidate’s general English capacities. The exam is recognized by most international employers. Once completed, this exam provides evidence of C2 language level (Advanced / master) of the European Council.

Minimum level required: Upper Intermediate

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English

Course description

The CAE includes 5 tests:

  • Written comprehension (1hour and 30 minutes)
  • Written expression (2 hours)
  • Mastery of English (1hour and 30 minutes)
  • Oral comprehension (40 minutes)
  • Oral expression (20 minutes)

The oral and written tests do not take place the same day.

  • Available to college students
  • Duration: 2 days (5 hours and 30 minutes on the first day, and 15 minutes on the second day)

  • Length :

    2 days (5 hours and 30 minutes the first day, and 15 minutes the second day)

  • The CPE Certificate in Proficiency English validates an excellent knowledge of the English language,and a solid general knowledge about the Anglophone civilization.