Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

CPE is Cambridge ESOL's most advanced exam. It is aimed at people who use English for professional or study purposes.

Cambridge ESOL is a department of the world-famous and historic University of Cambridge. Attaining one of its certificates is an achievement and a reward in itself. However, there are many other benefits to taking CPE:

-a CPE certificate is valid for life, you never need to take the exam again
-CPE is truly international, recognised around the world for business and study purposes
hundreds of employers, universities and government departments officially recognise CPE as proof of proficiency in English
-CPE's 'Can Do' skills give you the confidence to use English in real situations.

CPE is at Level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) — an internationally recognised framework which Cambridge ESOL helped to develop. The framework uses six levels to describe language ability from A1 to C2. 'Can Do' statements have been used to describe these levels in terms of real skills with language.

For example, at C2 level, typical users can be expected to:

-understand with ease virtually everything they hear and read
-make accurate and complete notes during a presentation
-understand colloquial asides
-talk about complex and sensitive issues without awkwardness
-express themselves precisely and fluently.

Your preparation for CPE will give you these kinds of practical language skills.