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CPE - CERT. OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH

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The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is widely recognised as the standard for University entrance. Professional bodies and the corporate sector acknowledge CPE as the certification of a near native command of English. It is recognised by the Ministry of Education to teach in primary schools

Description Council of Europe UK QCA
Upper Advanced C2 Level 3

DATES AND FEES FOR 2012

PRICE FOR 2012: EUR 180:00

March
Enrolment dates 03 - 13 January 2012
Written exam Saturday, 10 March 2012
Interviews 24 Fevereiro - 11 March 2012

May
Enrolment dates 06 - 29 February 2012
Written exam Saturday 12 May 2012
Interviews 046 - 13 May 2012

June
Enrolment dates 03 March - 05 April 2012
Written exam Thursday 14 June 2012
Interviews 25 May - 17 June 2012

December
Enrolment dates 10 September - 04 October 2012
Written exam Saturday, 01 December 2012
Interviews 16 November - 09 December 2012

*Due to regulations, it is not possible to change the date once enrolments are made.

HOW TO ENROL
Enrolments can only be accepted if payment is made by the enrolment deadline. You can enrol:

1. By post
   Download the enrolment form (pdf, 162k), follow the simple instructions and return it to your nearest centre, together with a photocopy of your ID card and a cheque made payable to 'British Council' for the examination fee.
2. In person
   At any British Council office (please check opening hours). You will need to complete the examination enrolment form and bring with you your ID card. Payment can be made by Multibanco, cheque or cash.

CONTENTS

Reading (90 minutes)
Writing (120 minutes)
English in Use (90 minutes)
Listening (40-45 minutes)
Speaking (19 minutes)

MORE INFORMATION

Visit the Cambridge ESOL site.

MARKING AND ISSUE OF RESULTS

All completed exam papers are returned to Cambridge for marking. The examiners are English-teaching specialists with relevant experience at the appropriate level. Examiners are trained, their work is continuously monitored and checked by highly experienced senior examiners as they work.

There are five possible grades for CPE: A, B and C are 'pass' grades; D and E are 'fail' grades. The grade is based on your total score in all the papers. Nine weeks after the exam, you will receive a Statement of Results giving the overall grade and including a graphical display of your performance in each component. These are shown against the scale Exceptional - Good - Borderline - Weak.

Certificates are issued to you if successful approximately four months after the exam.

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