- Reading and Use of English
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Writing
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Listening
- 40 minutes
- Speaking
- 16 minutes
C2 Proficiency (CPE)
C2 Proficiency exam confirms the knowledge of English at the highest level of language proficiency (C2).
Who it is for
It shows that you can effortlessly understand practically everything you read or hear and spontaneously express yourself on almost every subject.
The exam is for adults and students.
It allows exemptions from English language classes at renowned Polish universities. It is also recognized by the majority of foreign universities as a confirmation of knowledge of English language at the native-like level and exempts from the entrance exam to these universities. It is honoured by many employers, institutions and organizations in Poland and abroad. It also grants the right to teach English in kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools (after fulfilling certain formal requirements).
Information about C2 Proficiency
- the exam for people with C2 level of language proficiency on the Council of Europe scale
- Cambridge English exam with the highest level of proficiency
- the exam tests the ability to speak English in order to give advice or discuss sensitive, complex topics, the ability to understand subtle details from documentation and correspondence, the ability to write various, complex texts, the exam checks all language skills, in addition, the correctness and diversity of grammatical-lexical structures used is tested
Level
- C2 Proficiency: level C2
The labels from Pre A1 to C2 are levels of the European CEFR scale (Council of Europe).
Exam parts and timing
Results and certificate
Exam results are released online about 4 weeks after a given exam session, on the Cambridge Assessment English website. Certificates can be collected at the Exam Centre after about 7 weeks.
Fee
- C2 Proficiency
- 995 PLN
Next exam dates
Dates are the days of the written part of the exam.
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12 December 2026 Saturday
C2 Proficiency
Speaking part from 4 to 13 December. Register by 29 October 2026.
995 PLN
Register for C2 Proficiency, 12 December 2026 -
6 March 2027 Saturday
C2 Proficiency
Speaking part from 26 February to 7 March. Register by 22 January 2027.
995 PLN
Register for C2 Proficiency, 6 March 2027 -
15 May 2027 Saturday
C2 Proficiency
Speaking part from 7 to 16 May. Register by 2 April 2027.
995 PLN
Register for C2 Proficiency, 15 May 2027 -
5 June 2027 Saturday
C2 Proficiency
Speaking part from 28 May to 6 June. Register by 23 April 2027.
995 PLN
Register for C2 Proficiency, 5 June 2027 -
11 June 2027 Friday
C2 Proficiency
Speaking part from 4 to 13 June. Register by 27 April 2027.
995 PLN
Register for C2 Proficiency, 11 June 2027
How to register
Choose a date from the list and fill in the online registration form. Check the registration deadline. If an exam has no dates on the list, ask about a date: call or write to us.
The registration refers to individual candidates and groups registered by universities, schools, firms and institutions.
Important. The mere fact of making a cash payment or a bank transfer does not mean that you are registered for an exam. The mere fact of providing a registration form without a proof of payment does not mean that you are registered for an exam.
Questions and answers
Does C2 Proficiency exempt you from a language course or an entrance exam?
It allows exemptions from English language classes at renowned Polish universities. It is also recognized by the majority of foreign universities as a confirmation of knowledge of English language at the native-like level and exempts from the entrance exam to these universities.
When will I find out my exam result?
Exam results are released online about 4 weeks after a given exam session, on the Cambridge Assessment English website. The address of the website, results release date and an individual access code to the website are given on a Confirmation of Entry.
When and how do I collect my certificate?
Certificates can be collected at the Exam Centre after about 7 weeks, in person or through a person authorised in writing. The candidates registered for exams by universities, schools, firms and institutions are informed about the date and way of certificate receipt by the person registering them.
Does my certificate expire?
A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency certificates are valid for an indefinite period.
Can I apply for special arrangements during the exam?
Candidates requiring special arrangements (e.g. with visual or hearing difficulties) and candidates with dyslexia, dysgraphia or dysorthography (25% additional time in written exams) should note this in the registration form and submit a special arrangements application form together with the required documents (a medical certificate or a certificate from a psychological counselling centre not older than 2 years) before the registration deadline. Cambridge accepts certificates issued to people aged 13 or older. Special arrangements apply to paper-based exams.
How and by when do I pay for the exam?
In cash or by credit card at the Exam Centre, or by bank transfer. The exam fee must be paid no later than within 5 calendar days of being entered on the list of candidates and, if you register in the last days of registration, no later than the day after the registration deadline.
