The Cambridge Certificate of Proficieny in English (CPE) is Cambridge ESOL´s most advanced exam. Most colleges and universities around the world do not require you to have completed such an advanced test to apply for their programs, but is you have been awarded with the CPE it will be as accepted as the less advanced Cambridge tests, eg, FCE and CAE.
This test follows the same model as the FCE and CAE, however the tasks are more complex and the texts more academic and professionally oriented.
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Taking the CPE Exam
The CPE can be taken in June and December, contact your nearest Cambridge ESOL test center for information about registration. There are over 2.000 test centers worldwide to choose from and you can find more specific information on registration, test sites, recognition etc. by visiting www.cambridgeesol.org.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English exam is divided into 5 parts:
- Reading (90 minutes)
Show that you understand the meaning of written English at word, sentence, paragraph and whole text level. - Writing (120 minutes)
Produce a number of different texts (300-350 words) such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report or a composition. - Use of English (90 minutes)
By different tasks you will be tested on how well you can control your grammar and vocabulary and how well you can summarise information in English. - Listening (45 minutes)
You need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including lectures, news programmes and public announcements. - Speaking (19 minutes)
Group excersises will test your ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidates and by yourself.
As with all Cambridge ESOL tests there are a lot of practice materials available for download, eg. past papers to take a look at.
CPE Results
Every one part of the test carries 20% of your final score. If you receive one of the pass grades (eg. A, B or C) you will be awarded the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, if you receive a D or less you have not passed the test and no certificate will be awarded. Your certificate will be valid for life and recognized all over the world.
For more information about registration, test sites, recognition etc. visit www.cambridgeesol.org
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