# C2 Proficiency

Page: https://cambridge.at/en/cambridge-certificates/c2-proficiency

- **Short name:** CPE
- **Level (CEFR):** C2 – C2-End

This certificate is Cambridge's highest-level qualification. With this certificate you can show the world that you have mastered English at an exceptional level and that you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker.

## C2 Proficiency (CPE) - Cambridge English at the highest level in Vienna

As an authorised Cambridge English exam centre in Vienna, The Cambridge Institute offers **regular C2 Proficiency exams** with fast results. This **C2-level language** certificate proves that you can operate confidently at the highest level in demanding academic and professional contexts worldwide. With **easy online registration** and **friendly support** before, during and after your exam, your test day becomes as smooth as possible.

## C2 Proficiency

A **C2 Proficiency (CPE)** certificate is Cambridge's highest-level qualification. With this certificate you can show the world that you have mastered English at an exceptional level and that you can communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a highly competent English speaker.

Preparing for and passing the exam means you have the level of English that is needed to study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.

**The C2 Proficiency certificate shows that you can:**

- study demanding subjects at the highest level, including postgraduate and PhD programmes
- negotiate and persuade effectively at a senior management level in international business settings
- understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing
- talk about complex or sensitive issues, and deal confidently with difficult questions

![Cambridge IELTS Exam Room2](https://cambridge.at/assets/portraits/Cambridge_IELTS_Exam_Room2.jpg)

## Exam Dates and Fees

Click to expand and see all **exam dates** as well as the registration deadlines and prices. Please note that real-time availability will only be checked once you clicked on the button “Registration”.

### C2 Proficiency (CPE)

| Date | Type | Registration deadline | Results | Price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Thu, 12 Nov 2026 | digital | 2 Nov 2026 | Thu, 19 Nov 2026 – Thu, 26 Nov 2026 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 28 Nov 2026 | digital | 18 Nov 2026 | Fri, 4 Dec 2026 – Fri, 11 Dec 2026 | €295.00 |
| Wed, 16 Dec 2026 | digital | 6 Dec 2026 | Wed, 23 Dec 2026 – Wed, 30 Dec 2026 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 16 Jan 2027 | digital | 6 Jan 2027 | Fri, 22 Jan 2027 – Fri, 29 Jan 2027 | €295.00 |
| Fri, 19 Feb 2027 | digital | 9 Feb 2027 | Fri, 26 Feb 2027 – Fri, 5 Mar 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 6 Mar 2027 | digital | 24 Feb 2027 | Fri, 12 Mar 2027 – Fri, 19 Mar 2027 | €295.00 |
| Thu, 25 Mar 2027 | digital | 15 Mar 2027 | Thu, 1 Apr 2027 – Thu, 8 Apr 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 10 Apr 2027 | digital | 1 Apr 2027 | Fri, 16 Apr 2027 – Fri, 23 Apr 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 17 Apr 2027 | digital | 7 Apr 2027 | Fri, 23 Apr 2027 – Fri, 30 Apr 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 24 Apr 2027 | digital | 14 Apr 2027 | Wed, 28 Apr 2027 – Wed, 5 May 2027 | €295.00 |
| Thu, 13 May 2027 | digital | 3 May 2027 | Thu, 20 May 2027 – Thu, 27 May 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 15 May 2027 | digital | 5 May 2027 | Fri, 21 May 2027 – Fri, 28 May 2027 | €295.00 |
| Fri, 21 May 2027 | digital | 11 May 2027 | Fri, 28 May 2027 – Fri, 4 Jun 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 22 May 2027 | digital | 12 May 2027 | Mon, 31 May 2027 – Fri, 4 Jun 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 29 May 2027 | digital | 19 May 2027 | Tue, 4 May 2027 – Fri, 11 Jun 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 5 Jun 2027 | digital | 26 May 2027 | Fri, 11 Jun 2027 – Fri, 18 Jun 2027 | €295.00 |
| Fri, 11 Jun 2027 | digital | 1 Jun 2027 | Tue, 15 Jun 2027 – Tue, 22 Jun 2027 | €295.00 |
| Tue, 22 Jun 2027 | digital | 12 Jun 2027 | Tue, 29 Jun 2027 – Tue, 6 Jul 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 26 Jun 2027 | digital | 16 Jun 2027 | Mon, 5 Jul 2027 – Mon, 12 Jul 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 3 Jul 2027 | digital | 23 Jun 2027 | Mon, 12 Jul 2027 – Mon, 19 Jul 2027 | €295.00 |
| Fri, 16 Jul 2027 | digital | 6 Jul 2027 | Fri, 23 Jul 2027 – Fri, 30 Jul 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 7 Aug 2027 | digital | 28 Jul 2027 | Mon, 16 Aug 2027 – Mon, 23 Aug 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 18 Sep 2027 | digital | 8 Sep 2027 | Mon, 27 Sep 2027 – Mon, 4 Oct 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 25 Sep 2027 | digital | 15 Sep 2027 | Mon, 4 Oct 2027 – Mon, 11 Oct 2027 | €295.00 |
| Fri, 22 Oct 2027 | digital | 12 Oct 2027 | Fri, 29 Oct 2027 – Fri, 5 Nov 2027 | €295.00 |
| Thu, 11 Nov 2027 | digital | 1 Nov 2027 | Thu, 18 Nov 2027 – Thu, 25 Nov 2027 | €295.00 |
| Sat, 27 Nov 2027 | digital | 17 Nov 2027 | Mon, 6 Dec 2027 – Mon, 13 Dec 2027 | €295.00 |
| Wed, 15 Dec 2027 | digital | 6 Dec 2027 | Wed, 22 Dec 2027 – Wed, 29 Dec 2027 | €295.00 |

[Registration](https://exams.cambridge.at/)

## C2 Proficiency Preparation Courses

Here you will find our current and upcoming **preparation courses** for the Cambridge English C2 Proficiency Diploma.

### C2 Proficiency

**C2 Proficiency (CPE) – the highest English language qualification!**

Passing this exam proves that you have **mastered the English language at an exceptional level** and that you have the language skills that are needed to **study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment**, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.

With a C2 Proficiency certificate you have a clear competitive advantage - with our preparation courses we support you in developing English skills at the desired level.

Our courses are held

- **in** **small groups of a maximum of 8 people**
- **once a week,** always on the **same day** of the week at the **same time**
- **with the same trainer** and the **same fellow students**.

In class and through weekly homework, all language skills (**reading, listening, writing, speaking as well as grammar**) are covered so that by the end of the course you will be able to negotiate and persuade effectively at senior management level in international business settings, understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing, talk about complex or sensitive issues, deal confidently with difficult questions and study demanding subjects at the highest level.

At the end of the course, you can take the exam at our centre: as an **authorised Cambridge English Exam Centre**, we take care of the registration for you, accompany you through the exam day and are happy to hand out your C2 Proficiency certificate to you if you pass.

- C2 Proficiency - regular course: Mon, 9 Nov 2026 – Mon, 8 Nov 2027, 19:00-21:00
  - Schedule: Mon, 9 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00; Mon, 16 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00; Mon, 23 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00; Mon, 30 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00; Mon, 7 Dec 2026 19:00-21:00; Mon, 14 Dec 2026 19:00-21:00; Mon, 21 Dec 2026 19:00-21:00; Mon, 11 Jan 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 18 Jan 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 25 Jan 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 1 Feb 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 8 Feb 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 15 Feb 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 22 Feb 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 1 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 8 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 15 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 22 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 5 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 12 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 19 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 26 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 3 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 10 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 24 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 31 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 7 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 14 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 21 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 28 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 5 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 12 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 19 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 26 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 2 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 9 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 16 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 23 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 30 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 6 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 13 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 20 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 27 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 4 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 11 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 18 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 25 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00; Mon, 8 Nov 2027 19:00-21:00
  - Exam for this course: [CPE](https://cambridge.at/en/cambridge-certificates/c2-proficiency) · **Date:** Sat, 27 Nov 2027 · **Results release window:** Mon, 6 Dec 2027 – Mon, 13 Dec 2027
- C2 Proficiency - condensed course: Tue, 12 Jan 2027 – Tue, 17 Aug 2027, 18:00-21:00
  - Schedule: Tue, 12 Jan 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 19 Jan 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 26 Jan 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 2 Feb 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 9 Feb 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 16 Feb 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 23 Feb 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 2 Mar 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 9 Mar 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 16 Mar 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 23 Mar 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 30 Mar 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 6 Apr 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 13 Apr 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 20 Apr 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 27 Apr 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 4 May 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 11 May 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 18 May 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 25 May 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 1 Jun 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 8 Jun 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 15 Jun 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 22 Jun 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 29 Jun 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 6 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 13 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 20 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 27 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 3 Aug 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 10 Aug 2027 18:00-21:00; Tue, 17 Aug 2027 18:00-21:00
  - Exam for this course: [CPE](https://cambridge.at/en/cambridge-certificates/c2-proficiency) · **Date:** Fri, 27 Aug 2027
- C2 Proficiency - condensed course: Thu, 10 Jun 2027 – Thu, 3 Feb 2028, 18:00-21:00
  - Schedule: Thu, 10 Jun 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 17 Jun 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 24 Jun 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 1 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 8 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 15 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 22 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 29 Jul 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 5 Aug 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 12 Aug 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 19 Aug 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 26 Aug 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 2 Sep 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 9 Sep 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 16 Sep 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 23 Sep 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 30 Sep 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 7 Oct 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 14 Oct 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 21 Oct 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 28 Oct 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 4 Nov 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 11 Nov 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 18 Nov 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 25 Nov 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 2 Dec 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 9 Dec 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 16 Dec 2027 18:00-21:00; Thu, 13 Jan 2028 18:00-21:00; Thu, 20 Jan 2028 18:00-21:00; Thu, 27 Jan 2028 18:00-21:00; Thu, 3 Feb 2028 18:00-21:00
  - Exam for this course: [CPE](https://cambridge.at/en/cambridge-certificates/c2-proficiency) · **Date:** Fri, 18 Feb 2028

### C2 Proficiency (online)

_All classes of this course take place **online** via Zoom._

**C2 Proficiency (CPE) – the highest English language qualification!**

Passing this exam proves that you have **mastered the English language at an exceptional level** and that you have the language skills that are needed to **study or work in a very senior professional or academic environment**, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme.

With a C2 Proficiency certificate you have a clear competitive advantage - with our preparation courses we support you in developing English skills at the desired level.

Our courses are held

- **in** **small groups of a maximum of 8 people**
- **once a week,** always on the **same day** of the week at the **same time**
- **with the same trainer** and the **same fellow students**.

In class and through weekly homework, all language skills (**reading, listening, writing, speaking as well as grammar**) are covered so that by the end of the course you will be able to negotiate and persuade effectively at senior management level in international business settings, understand the main ideas of complex pieces of writing, talk about complex or sensitive issues, deal confidently with difficult questions and study demanding subjects at the highest level.

At the end of the course, you can take the exam at our centre: as an **authorised Cambridge English Exam Centre**, we take care of the registration for you, accompany you through the exam day and are happy to hand out your C2 Proficiency certificate to you if you pass.

- C2 Proficiency (online) - regular course: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 – Tue, 5 Oct 2027, 19:00-21:00
  - Schedule: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 3 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 17 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 1 Dec 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 15 Dec 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 22 Dec 2026 19:00-21:00; Tue, 12 Jan 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 19 Jan 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 26 Jan 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 2 Feb 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 9 Feb 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 16 Feb 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 23 Feb 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 2 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 9 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 16 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 23 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 30 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 6 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 13 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 20 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 27 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 4 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 11 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 18 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 25 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 1 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 8 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 15 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 22 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 29 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 6 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 13 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 20 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 27 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 3 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 10 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 17 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 24 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 31 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 7 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 14 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 21 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 28 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Tue, 5 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00
  - Exam for this course: [CPE](https://cambridge.at/en/cambridge-certificates/c2-proficiency) · **Date:** Fri, 22 Oct 2027 · **Results release window:** Fri, 29 Oct 2027 – Fri, 5 Nov 2027
- C2 Proficiency (online) - regular course: Wed, 24 Mar 2027 – Wed, 8 Mar 2028, 19:00-21:00
  - Schedule: Wed, 24 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 31 Mar 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 7 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 14 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 21 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 28 Apr 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 5 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 12 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 19 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 26 May 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 2 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 9 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 16 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 23 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 30 Jun 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 7 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 14 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 21 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 28 Jul 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 4 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 11 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 18 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 25 Aug 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 1 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 8 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 15 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 22 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 29 Sep 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 6 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 13 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 20 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 27 Oct 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 3 Nov 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 10 Nov 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 17 Nov 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 24 Nov 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 1 Dec 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 15 Dec 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 22 Dec 2027 19:00-21:00; Wed, 12 Jan 2028 19:00-21:00; Wed, 19 Jan 2028 19:00-21:00; Wed, 26 Jan 2028 19:00-21:00; Wed, 2 Feb 2028 19:00-21:00; Wed, 9 Feb 2028 19:00-21:00; Wed, 16 Feb 2028 19:00-21:00; Wed, 23 Feb 2028 19:00-21:00; Wed, 1 Mar 2028 19:00-21:00; Wed, 8 Mar 2028 19:00-21:00
  - Exam for this course: [CPE](https://cambridge.at/en/cambridge-certificates/c2-proficiency) · **Date:** Thu, 23 Mar 2028

## Sample Tests

Please note that the purpose of the following SAMPLE TEST is to help you become familiar with the digital exam format. For preparation materials, please visit [cambridgeenglish.org](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/qualifications/proficiency/preparation/). Alternatively, our experienced native-speaker teachers will be happy to support you!

## Exam Format

C2 Proficiency is made up of four papers developed to test your English skills. The formats below are the same for both the paper-based and computer-based exams.

### Reading & Use of English

The **C2 Proficiency Reading and Use of English** paper has different types of text and questions. In one part, you may have to read one long text or three or more shorter, related texts. Shows you can deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and manuals.

- 1 hour 30 minutes
- 53 questions
- About 3,000 words to read in total

**Check your answers (see PDF) as you do the test. Once the test has finished you will not be able to check them anymore!**

- [Sample Test](https://ceq.inspera.com/player/?assessmentRunId=160272357&context=exam#/section/5270568310005/question/160270353/scorableItem/1)
- [Answer Key](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/697503-c2-proficiency-reading-use-of-english-test-sample-1-answer-key.pdf)
- [Differences between sample test and exam](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/697471-differences-between-the-sample-tests-and-the-live-exam.pdf)

### Writing

In the two parts of the **C2 Proficiency Writing** paper, you have to show that you can write different types of text in English. It requires you to be able to write a variety of text types, such as essays, reports and reviews.

- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Part 1: Write an essay (240-280 words)
- Part 2: Write an article, a letter, a report, a review... (280-320 words)

**There is no answer key for the Writing paper, but you should take a look at the Writing checklist.**

- [Sample Test](https://ceq.inspera.com/player/?assessmentRunId=146745736&context=exam#/section/7185437720868/question/143372866/scorableItem/1)
- [Writing Checklist](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/286980-improve-your-english-checklist-c2.pdf)
- [Differences between sample test and exam](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/697471-differences-between-the-sample-tests-and-the-live-exam.pdf)

### Listening

The **C2 Proficiency Listening** paper has four parts. For each part you have to listen to a recorded text or texts and answer some questions. You hear each recording twice. It requires you to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as lectures, speeches and interviews.

- About 40 minutes
- 30 questions
- Listening for gist, detail, feeling, attitude, opinion, specific information, interpreting context, etc.

**Check your answers (see PDF) as you do the test. Once the test has finished you will not be able to check them anymore!**

- [Sample Test](https://ceq.inspera.com/player/?assessmentRunId=147283879&context=exam#/section/7265334902113/question/143372918/scorableItem/1)
- [Answer Key](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/697504-c2-proficiency-listening-sample-1-answer-key.pdf)
- [Differences between sample test and exam](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/697471-differences-between-the-sample-tests-and-the-live-exam.pdf)

### Speaking

The **C2 Proficiency Speaking** test has three parts and you take it together with another candidate. There are two examiners. One of the examiners (the interlocutor) conducts the test and the other examiner (the assessor) listens to what you say and takes notes. It shows how good your spoken English is as you take part in conversation by asking/answering questions and discussing topics.

- 16 minutes (per pair of candidates)
- One of the examiners talks to you and the other examiner listens
- Two or three candidates, two examiners

**Check out this example video to see what happens during a C2 Proficiency Speaking test.**

- [C2 Proficiency Speaking test examiner comments](https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/Images/168178-speaking-test-video-c2-proficiency.pdf)

## C2 Proficiency Digital tutorial

Please watch the tutorial to **familiarise yourself with the functions of the platform** and to be well prepared for the exam day.

## Preparation needed?

Are you interested in a proper preparation for the exam? Simply give us a ﻿call ﻿or fill out the contact form to make a free appointment for a detailed consultation.

You can do a full course to increase your language level or just a few hours to prepare for the exam. Together we will find out your right level and can start planning your course immediately!﻿

- [Contact us](https://cambridge.at/en/contact)

## Registration

Here you can book your Cambridge English exam in Vienna. Please note that you will need a valid ID document to complete your booking. You will get all payment details to pay the exam fee (via bank transfer) at the end of this booking process.

- [Register here!](https://exams.cambridge.at/)

## C2 Proficiency Scores

You will receive a separate score for each of the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and Use of English, giving you a clear understanding of your performance.

**The weighting of all four skills and Use of English is the same (20%). These five scores are averaged to give you an overall result for the exam.**

Depending on which university, college or organisation you are applying to, you may be asked to achieve a specific score or grade, either overall or for a particular skill. For C2 Proficiency, the following scores will be used to report results:

| ******Cambridge English Scale Score****** | ****Grade**** | ****CEFR level**** |
|---|---|---|
| 220-230 | Grade A | C2 |
| 213-219 | Grade B | C2 |
| 200-212 | Grade C | C2 |
| 180-199 | Grade D (Level C1) | C1 |

Scores between 162 and 179 are also reported for C2 Proficiency. You will not receive a certificate, but your Cambridge English Scale score will be shown on your Statement of Results.

## Results and Certificates

Your results will be available online within 5-10 working days for digital exams and approximately 4-6 weeks after paper-based exams. About 2-3 weeks later, your certificate will be sent from Cambridge/UK to Vienna – you will be automatically informed once your certificate has arrived and is ready to be picked up at the Institute.

In order to access your results, you have to register using the ID Number and Secret Number provided on your Confirmation of Entry. After that you can login and check as well as share your results. [Online Results Service for Candidates](https://candidates.cambridgeenglish.org/Members/Login.aspx?M=None)

![School students throwing Mortar Cambridge Certificate](https://cambridge.at/assets/galleryImages/School-students-throwing-Mortar_Cambridge-Certificate.jpg)

## Standardised Exams

Cambridge exams are designed to ensure standardised test conditions for people of all linguistic backgrounds and nationalities and are supported by a dedicated global research programme.

The exam covers all four language skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) and knowledge of grammar and vocabulary (Use of English).

![Cambridge Exam Centre](https://cambridge.at/assets/galleryImages/Cambridge_Exam_Centre.jpg)

## Worldwide Recognition

Cambridge English certificates are recognised by Universities and leading employers globally. For example: Deloitte. Ernst and Young, Marks and Spencer, HSBC, Juilliard and Freie Universität Berlin.

Being the highest achievable proof of language competence, the C2 Proficiency (CPE) is accepted by thousands of employers, governments, professional bodies, and universities globally.

![Cambridge Exam Centre Certificate](https://cambridge.at/assets/galleryImages/Cambridge_Exam_Centre_Certificate.jpg)
