C2 Proficiency (CPE)
CPE exam dates at IH Bratislava 2023
PAPER-BASEDExam duration: approx 3 hours, 56 min.
Written part is usually on Saturday.
| Level CEFR |
Exam date/ written part |
Registration closing |
Fee | Exam date/ oral part (to be confirmed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2 Proficiency | 6.5.2023 | 31.3.2023 | 220 EUR | 5.5.2023 |
| C2 Proficiency | 9.6.2023 (Friday) |
4.5.2023 | 220 EUR | 9.6.2023 |
| C2 Proficiency | 30.11.2023 (Thursday) |
27.10.2023 | 220 EUR | 30.11.2023 |
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Exam process
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Exam preparation
add 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.
add Exam contents and format
| Part | Time | Parts / questions |
Contents, word count | Overall score percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and Use of English |
1 hoour 30 minutes |
7 parts/ 53 questions |
Dealing with different text genres such as fiction, newspapers, magazines, user guides. |
40 % |
| Writing | 1 hour 30 minutes |
2 parts | Writing of different pieces of writing such as letters, reports, reviews, and essays. |
20 % |
| Listening | approx. 40 minutes | 4 parts/ 30 questions |
Understanding of different recordings such as interviews, training,and speeches. |
20 % |
| Speaking | 16 min. | 3 parts | This part tests your ability of effective communication face to face. |
20 % |
add Evaluation and a certificate
The minimum score to pass the exam is approximately 60 % of the overall score. To pass successfully, it is not necessary to reach this percentage in every individual part of the exam.
Successful candidates are graded by one of the following grades– "A", "B" or "C".
If a candidate is graded "A", "B" or "C", they have passed the exam successfully and will get a certificate indicating the level C2.
Candidates who don’t manage to reach the level C2, but pass the exam at a C1 level, will also get a certificate indicating this level.
Successful candidates are graded by one of the following grades– "A", "B" or "C".
| Cambridge English Scale Score | Grade | CEFR level |
|---|---|---|
| 220–230 | Grade A | C2 |
| 213–219 | Grade B | C2 |
| 200–212 | Grade C | C2 |
| 180–199 | Level C1 | C1 |
If a candidate is graded "A", "B" or "C", they have passed the exam successfully and will get a certificate indicating the level C2.
Candidates who don’t manage to reach the level C2, but pass the exam at a C1 level, will also get a certificate indicating this level.
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