C2 Proficiency

C2 Proficiency Cambridge Exam is the highest-level qualification – proof that you are a highly competent speaker of English.

C2 Proficiency Exam dates
We can run the testing by four test takers.

Exam process

General binding conditions for registration (PDF)

Exam preparation

Why choose C2 Proficiency (CPE)?

C2 Proficiency (CPE) exam is an exam of the highest possible level – C2. Successful completion of this exam indicates an exceptional level of your English skills.
It opens new opportunities in travelling, at work and study all over the world as well as in Slovakia, where many employers recognise it
You will get proof of being able to speak about complex and sensitive topics, as well as confidently handling difficult issues.
Successful candidates get an internationally recognised certificate (C2 Proficiency Certificate), which is valid for life.

Exam contents and format

The formats below are the same for both the digital and paper-based exams.

Reading and Use of English
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Questions: 8 parts / 56 questions
Contents, word count: Dealing with different text genres such as fiction, newspapers, and magazines. This part tests your grammar and vocabulary in various tasks.
Overall score percentage: 40 %

Writing
Time: 1 hour 30 min.
Questions: 2 tasks
Contents, word count: Two different pieces of writing such as letters, reports, reviews, proposals and essays.
Overall score percentage: 20 %

Listening
Time: approx. 40 min.
Questions: 4 parts / 30 questions
Contents, word count: Understanding of different recordings such as interviews, radio news, presentations or everyday communication.
Overall score percentage: 20 %

Speaking
Time: 15 min. (pair of candidates)
Questions: 4 parts
Contents, word count: This part tests your ability of effective communication face to face. You will complete this part together with one or two other candidates.
Overall score percentage: 20 %

Evaluation and certificate

Successful candidates are graded by one of the following grades– “A”, “B” or “C”.

Score	Grade	CEFR level
200–210	A	C2
193–199	B	C1
180–192	C	C1
160–179	Level B2	B2

If a candidate is graded “A”, they have shown exceptional skills at a level higher than required for the C1 level, therefore they will be awarded a certificate with a higher level – C2.

If a candidate is graded “B” or “C”, they will get a certificate indicating they have successfully reached the level C1.

Candidates who don’t manage to reach the level C1, but pass the exam at a B2 level, will also get a certificate indicating this level.

Výsledky digitálnych skúšok sú k dispozícii 5 až 10 pracovných dní po skúške. V prípade papierových skúšok sú výsledky bežne dostupné 4-6 týždňov po skúške. Via the FREE online results service you can access the Statement of Results document containing the results from each part of the exam as well as your overall score.

Sample statement of results (pdf)

Understanding the statement of results (pdf)

Sample tests