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First Certificate in English (FCE) | The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | Back to Introduction

Cambridge ESOL Exam: Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

The Certificate of Proficiency in English is the highest level of all the Cambridge ESOL exams. It is aimed at candidates who excel in the use of English and are nearly at the level of an educated native speaker. Practically based, the exam tests candidates' abilities to perform in almost any English language context. Students will be able to successfully make use of an extensive vocabulary and grammatical know how to function in most educational, commercial and professional situations.

	IELTS
	IELTS Foundation
	General English
	Business English

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Class Times	* 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm, 3pm-6pm (3 hours a day from Monday to Friday) * Some classes may be available on weekends and evenings

Start Dates	March & September

Duration	* 12 weeks

Course structure	The course is structured to prepare students for the five components of the CPE exam: Reading; Writing; Use of English; Listening and Speaking

Assessment	* The CPE exams are comprised of five papers (Reading; Writing; Use of English; Listening and Speaking) * Exams are taken externally at an authorised Cambridge ESOL examination centre. There are two opportunities a year to sit the exams. These fall in May/June and November/December.

Entry requirements	*One of the following:* * Williams College General English (Advanced level) certificate. * Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English pass * IELTS score of 6.0+ If arriving after studying at another institution students may need to take a computerised placement test and oral assessment to confirm that they have the ability to study at CPE level.