Cambridge's highest level. Practise with C2 Proficiency mock exams and automatic feedback across Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
The C2 Proficiency (formerly the Certificate of Proficiency in English or CPE) is Cambridge's highest level. It is equivalent to an educated native speaker and demonstrates full mastery of English.
The most demanding academic and professional contexts
Extremely complex texts and advanced linguistic subtleties
Fluent, precise and sophisticated expression in any situation
4 papers testing full command of the language
To pass you need a minimum score of 200 out of 230 on the Cambridge English Scale (Grade C). A score of 220+ earns Grade A.
Practise as much as you need with no restrictions
Including Writing and Speaking — the hardest parts to mark on your own
No more waiting days to find out how you did
Same structure, timing and question types as the C2 Proficiency
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You are preparing for the C2 Proficiency and need to practise with full mock exams
You want quick feedback without waiting days for your teacher to mark your work
You need the highest level of English for doctoral studies, research or international executive roles
You are studying independently and need to validate that you have mastered English to a native speaker level